Why do I keep getting cramps when I run?

I cramp up after a mile on a 3 mile run. I am more than capable to run this without getting cramps. I can't think of any reason I get cramps now.

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Side stitches normally mean you either aren't hydrated or you have a lack of sodium. I would start with drinking lots of water before I up my sodium intake. We get enough sodium in processed foods, but if you run 50+ miles a week, you could be sweating it out faster than you consume it.If you are getting muscle cramps, stretching might help, or it could be a lack of potassium in your diet. Bananas are high in potassium.

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• A thing you should take into consideration is how much water you drink before the runs and after, you should also drink water at least 30 mins before running that way the water has to settle in. Secondly stretch ! And that should be pretty much it , so drink more water
• Do you eat before you run? Could be the reason. I figured out that if I don't eat before running I'm faster and I don't get cramps.If you start getting side stitches or cramps, what I do is I start walking and put my hands on top of my head. It seems to work for me.Could be the way you're breathing, also. If you breathe too quickly, very little oxygen gets into your lungs. You have to have a complete breath, so pay attention to the way you're breathing.
• You may not be drinking enough liquid, or the wrong liquid. Gatorade gives me cramps if I drink it before/during a run. You may be eating to close to a run. Try allowing yourself about 1 1/2 hours between a run and eating. Or your clothes may be to tight. If you're a girl, (sorry, didn't look at your username before answering), your sportsbra may be too tight.
• Try raising your hands over your head and breathing deeply while running when this occurs.Are you getting nutrition in after your runs? You might still be drained from your previous run. I'd also suggest starting your runs VERY slow and gradually speeding up until this goes away.
• You should make sure you aren't drinking or eating too much before you run! This should be really helpful and just make sure you're fighting through the pain!!! good luck!