WDYD Side Stitch?

[daisy0721]

I am not a runner by any means but I try. I was running on the treadmill and about 10 minutes in I got a horrible pain under my rib. I had to stop. I was so mad cause its the only thing that stopped me. I did run 1 mile and 1/2 in 15 minutes but wanted to get to 3 miles. How do you prevent this? 

[sunshinejoy]

Had you eaten anything shortly before running? I usually get them if I run too soon after eating.

[gumi]

In cross county, coach had us put our hands in the air... And it did work, although I suspect you don't want run with your hands above your head in the gym but the reason it worked is because it made us stand up straight and get more oxygen.

So now if I get a side cramp when i run, I slow down, adjust my posture, and take slow deep breaths.

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[pixy0stix]

^^ Yup, slow down and breathe deep. In through the nose, out through the mouth.

[juliabug]

Those are the worst. In addition to the other suggestions, I find I am less likely to get them if I am drinking water slowly over the course of my run rather than large amounts at a time.

[spunkypenguin]

I was also going to ask about eating - that usually does it for me. I usually just try to regulate my breathing and push/grab the side stitch (I don't know if that actually helps, but it makes me feel better lol).

[shauni27]

I slow way down and try to change my breathing. Big deep breaths.

[bullygirl979]

Slow down and take deep breaths. Also, I've heard they can happen if you are dehydrated.

[taratru]

I actually have to take shallow breaths to get rid of them. The long slow breathing just makes me feel them more. I also get them more when I'm dehydrated.

[mswax]

I read to exhale when the foot on the opposite side of your body hits the ground. I've been using this trick for 3 months now, and it always works for me. As soon as I feel one starting, I focus on this breathing technique.