Heartburn from drinking water while running?

[kellina]

Anyone else not able to drink water on a run? I've found I can drink watered down gatorade no problem, but straight water gives me bad heartburn and cramps.

WTF? I just find it odd!

[joenali]

What about what you are eating before the run? Could it be the food you have before causing heartburn?

[kellina]

I usually run before eating anything! Maybe it was just too cold or something? I just thought it was weird!

[lolobeth802]

For YEARS I ran with tums in my pocket for this very reason. I have to have black coffee before I run, on an otherwise empty stomach, so I'm sure this is the culprit. Anyway, my husband finally convinced me to take a Ranitidine (Zantac) once a day (he's an MD) and I've had none, ZERO heartburn. It's OTC and inexpensive.