I make it a rule not to swim within 2 hours of having a meal so that I don't have to worry about stomach cramps.
But yesterday, I went swimming five hours after having a meal and still had stomach pain after doing twenty laps.
Are there known causes for stomach cramp(pain) even when the stomach is empty?
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I eat before my races (even my mile+ OW races), but have never had a cramp. I've been told its more what you eat not when.
I go with a PB&J without issues. I would recommend staying away from acid and gas causing foods: citrus, apples, pears, beans, spices, etc...
Hope this helps some.
I eat before my races (even my mile+ OW races), but have never had a cramp. I've been told its more what you eat not when.
I go with a PB&J without issues. I would recommend staying away from acid and gas causing foods: citrus, apples, pears, beans, spices, etc...
Hope this helps some.
