Cant run far because I get a dry mouth!

[pushme]

Does anyone know what I could do to prevent getting a extremely dry mouth!?

TIA!

[mike27]

really?

umm keep the fluid intake up

how much water are you drinking?

taking any pre-wo suppliments or energy drinks?

[Shutupandsquat]

DRINK MOREEEEEE!

And if that doesn't work, bite your tongue off so the blood keeps it nice and wet

[muscle99]

That is the most ridicules excuse ever, your obviously dehydrated before you start your run, water (h2o) is known to hydrate us humans.

[Dontrunwithknives]

[liquid_101]

slow chew lollies whilst running. jelly beans are easy to carry - helps give a boost of energy on a half marathon - usually drop 'em halfway.. .

[severe]

Avoid anything loaded with sugar for a few hours before you run.

If you are unfit, then you will huff and puff more, but you need to get over it or you will stay that way.

try breathing in your nose and out your mouth (or through both when in) to avoid dry air entering the mouth.

Stay on the couch.

Can't think of anything else.

[liquid_101]

try breathing in your nose and out your mouth (or through both when in) to avoid dry air entering the mouth

this. the perfect technique to control breathing when getting close to the wall

[pushme]

Hi guys! thanks for the info!

Yes I do drink lots and lots of water! Sometimes it comes to the stage of when the water just tastes weird! lol

Its funny tho, i'm sitting here atm and man my mouth is dry! very very weird!

[rovr4on]

http://www.medicinenet.com/dry_mouth/article.htm

[severe]

Have you had tests for diabetes? Not trying to be a doom and gloom guy, but I got suspect when I was waking up thirsty in the night and urinating heaps.

Wasn't diabetes, but caused by my lower back issues (apparently).

If you are drinking to excess and still thirsty, maybe peace of mind is called for?

another idea fo rrunning, is to create a tempo with your breathing, and not huff n puff. I breathe in on 3 strides and out on 3 strides. Creates a nice pattern, with full lungs yet less hyperventilation. Takes a few minutes before this cuts in properly with O2 demands.

[whiterhyno]

Are u taking any medication?

No need to answer here, but 99% of medication ie prescription meds the major side effect is Dry Mouth

Anything from Cialis, anti depressants, sleeping pills

Just a thought

[Dinahlady]

Why dont you run on a field then you can run a certain distance, place your drink bottle somewhere. then when your mouth gets dry have a drink??

Or have I missed the point here?

Jus sayin.

[saleson]

Visit a doctor, explain your situation and see what they say. Having completed 6 years at medical school, I'm sure they would have covered your problem. :nod: :nod:

[2fast]

chewing gum!

[ohjoshua]

Does anyone know what I could do to prevent getting a extremely dry mouth!?

TIA!

lol i think you guys got trolled

[tomsammce]

Run with some hydration to stop it getting dry... Wow the obvious is obviously unobvious.

Carry a drink bottle or buy a camelpak with mouth piece.

[Diab0lic]

Drink more water in general and chew gum while you run

/excuse