is it normal to have tummy cramps after running?

[Teener2]

after running i'v started getting abdominal cramps, is this my tummy toning up or something else?

[Nilsam Graduate]

I sometimes feel the need for the toilet...a lot of others (real runners😁) mention this. Not sure whether it is the same. 😎

[Lostintherun]

I've had that too and bloating. Have put weight on too. Only completed run 3 of week 1. Have googled it and apparently its water retention due to muscle trauma. We have to soldier on and it will subside 👍🏃‍♀️

[Hidden]

Could be runners gut, it happens to a lot of runners. It usually stops happening after you have been running regular for a while.

[Teener2]

Thanks guys hopefully it will pass soon!

[Hidden in reply to Teener2]

Are you feeling any better yet?

[Teener2 in reply to Hidden]

Yes thanks haven't suffered since I mentioned it on here🙂

[Hidden in reply to Teener2]

Glad to hear it. 😀👍