Complete! Finished my 1st 10k (with PIP)

[mandiespharm]

Congrats!

I can relate to the side stitch thing - for me it has a lot to do with my breathing during the run and hydration the day before. I have to keep my breathing steady in in out and if a stitch happens then breathe all the way in thru my nose - expanding my belly and then exhale mouth open.

[G22]

Congrats!

[jene]

Great job!

[gt7301b]

Great job!!

[ebeth]

Congrats! I hit that 'why the hell am I doing this to myself' last weekend during my 10k last weekend too.

1. I do get coughy after a strong effort. Usually only when the weather cools. You may have some mild exercise induced asthma. If it continues and bothers you it might be a good idea to see an md.

2. On the app. Don't remember what this question was.

3. This is a hydration issue. Either not enough water or not enough sodium

[ebeth]

Ok now that I've read #2 again I think maybe you were a little low on electrolytes. Were you pounding a lot of water yesterday and this am? Both of those things happen to me when I don't get enough water or too much water w/o electrolytes.

[Wines Not Whines]

Congratulations!

Side stitches for me usually mean not enough electrolytes. Drinking Gatorade or eating margarita shot bloks helps.

My fingers get swollen when I run in the heat/humidity. I always assumed it was related to electrolyte loss.

[libbygrl109]

Good job!

I have asthma, and I often had that cough when I first started running and went out too fast.

The side stitches often come when I'm dehydrated and haven't had enough fuel beforehand.

My hands swell a little bit from exercise. Usually running them under cold water helps. Take in a little more salt than normal, and see if that helps, too.

[Deleted]

Congrats! 

Oct 5, 2013 14:46:03 GMT -5 @bluesky said:

Oct 5, 2013 14:28:37 GMT -5 ebeth said:

Ok now that I've read #2 again I think maybe you were a little low on electrolytes. Were you pounding a lot of water yesterday and this am? Both of those things happen to me when I don't get enough water or too much water w/o electrolytes.

I drank 8 glasses of water yesterday.  I had only a couple sips this morning.  I've never made a point to try drinks with electrolytes.  Will try that next time, thanks

Oh, you need more water pre-race!  8-10 hrs (however long you went without any) is too long!  Yes, sometimes I do have to pee during the race, but better that than dehydrating. 

[Wines Not Whines]

Oct 5, 2013 14:47:24 GMT -5 @bluesky said:

Oct 5, 2013 14:34:06 GMT -5 Wines Not Whines said:

Congratulations!

Side stitches for me usually mean not enough electrolytes. Drinking Gatorade or eating margarita shit bloks helps.

My fingers get swollen when I run in the heat/humidity. I always assumed it was related to electrolyte loss.

So do you drink Gatorade before a run?  Won't you have to stop and pee?  I often don't wake up early enough to hydrate.

If it's hot or humid, I'll drink Gatorade pre-race. I stop drinking 30 minutes before the start and try to hit the portojohns twice if I have time.

[sassystace]

Great job!!

1. I agree this sounds like exercise induced asthma. Totally not normal, bring it up at your next dr appt.
2. Dehydration or electrolyte imbalance
3. I would guess your electrolytes are off--salt is your friend!

[kams]

Congrats!!