How to prevent a sore throat during a run?

Question

I started running last week and on both days (mon+tues) I didnt get very far. I found my throat to be quite sore only after about 5-10 mins. On Weds I had a very dry throat and for the rest of the week I had various mild illnesses from a cold to a tickly cough which eventually cleared on Sunday. During that time I did about 3 hours walking.

Feeling better I decided to go for a run on Mon, and same again I get a sore throat about 5-10 mins into it and then again today (Tues).

Is there anything I can do to prevent this annoying sore throat?

Is there anything I shouldnt or should be eating etc...

Or is it something that will eventually pass as my body gets used to it?

Thanks!

Answer 1

Breathing in through your mouth will cause your mouth to become dry much more quickly and will commonly make people feel as if they have a sore throat. You should be breathing in through your nose and out your mouth and the problem should go away

Answer 2

I get this when I run too and I want to know how to prevent it too

Answer 3

Perhaps you're breathing through your mouth instead of your nose. Try breathing through your nose. Also, make sure you're taking in plenty of fluids.

Answer 4

run at night wen it cools down.. maybe