Hydrate

Do you avoid drinking fluids while running out of concern that they would result in sloshing and cramping? It's time to change your thinking. In fact, dehydration makes gastrointestinal problems worse.

When you engage in intense exercise, your body diverts blood away from the stomach to provide your muscles with much-needed oxygenated blood. Digestion may be harmed as a result. It is a recipe for digestive disaster when you combine this reduced blood flow with dehydration. Blood volume decreases, which means even less blood flows through the digestive system to help process fuel. Vomiting, diarrhea, and cramping may result from this. When you reach this stage, it is quite challenging to make a change. Instead, make it a point to remain hydrated throughout. In the days before your workout or race, drink plenty of fluids, and keep drinking while you're running.