Headache after running?

[holliecool]

I drink lots and have eaten but keep having a headache after running. Anyone got any ideas why?

[BettyJane Graduate]

I was getting severe migraine headaches after running, but they were only happening on Saturdays after Parkrun. I've looked at what I've been eating and drinking, and have come to the conclusion that I was eating too much breakfast too soon before the run.

I had been eating 2 weetabix and a banana at about 7.30 before setting off for the Parkrun (9am start). This week I only had a banana, cup of tea and a glass of water, and this week didn't get a migraine.

Strangely I never suffer when I run later in the day, but mostly it's at least 3 hours after a meal, but I will often have a banana half an hour before running.

[holliecool in reply to BettyJane]

That could definitely be it. I always worry I won't have eaten enough and feel faint so probably have eaten too much. Think I will cut down on the food before, thanks x

[lozziebish]

Possibly dehydration????? You may need to drink truck loads more than you are already to recover?!?!

[Olivia78]

I too get migraines, sometimes after running, so I'll try eating less beforehand too - thanks.

Generally, I don't run if I feel a bit headachy or delicate (I mean, I have days when I know I have to be careful or I could easily trigger a migraine). Or if I do I take it easy.