running stitch

Group: General Diet & Nutrition

Created: 2011/12/31, Members: 399, Messages: 16719

With such a topic so broad we truly try to cover the basics from all angles in this group. Nothing too big or too small. Nutrition is as significant if not more as exercise is to reaching your goals so learn all you can.

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Pritchard Posts: 1,212 Joined: 2004/03/02	2004/12/12, 11:40 AM ive started assisting cross country lessons for 11-13 year olds as a way of introducing cardio into my routine, and when im running along shouting at people to keep running, they get stitchs (the cramp pain in your stomach). i was wondering, first what they are and the cause, and second, how to get rid of them. i just tell them to run it off, which is quite funny to see them try. :) -------------- IM BACK, and IM BALDING A.D.F.

t-babe Posts: 441 Joined: 2003/02/20	2004/12/13, 07:50 AM Not quite sure the reason stitches come on, whether it's a lack of water or something else, but anytime I've had one I've just ran it off. Maybe tell them to ease off a little but they'll be able to run through it.
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2004/12/13, 09:42 AM Stitches are a cramp coming mostly from your organs, but mostly from your liver. If your not breathing right, when you place your right foot on the ground if your lungs are on the exhale your organs take a jolt. You have to synchronize this. If it gets real bad have the person lay down on the floor with legs elevated and arms flat out. It should get releif. Check out this article: http://www.brianmac.demon.co.uk/articles/scni10a1.htm -------------- "A will finds a way, failure is not an option" Ivan carivan@freetrainers.com Montreal Canada
rusc0042 Posts: 6 Joined: 2004/12/09	2004/12/14, 09:32 AM To avoid stiches I usually make sure to drink pleanty of water before the run, not too much as I'm walking out the door so I'm not water-logged. I also try the breathing that carivan mentioned. Try inhaling when you step with the foot on the side that hurts. Good luck.
Pritchard Posts: 1,212 Joined: 2004/03/02	2004/12/14, 09:45 AM never heard of the syncronized runnign and breathing thing before, i'll try it tommorow, thanks. -------------- IM BACK, and IM BALDING A.D.F.
Pritchard Posts: 1,212 Joined: 2004/03/02	2004/12/15, 10:50 AM would you believe it! nobody had a stitch for me to try it out on. next week maybe. -------------- IM BACK, and IM BALDING A.D.F.
howdiekat Posts: 1,345 Joined: 2003/05/22	2004/12/15, 12:25 PM that was a fantastic article, ivan. i think you just helped me fix my running problems! and pritchard, i don't think i've told you yet how fabulous it is to have you back. your antics have been sorely missed :big_smile: -------------- i wish you ill, ice-t. margarine is a liar who announces, "i am butter!"
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2004/12/15, 06:00 PM Glad to be of help. -------------- If you can dream it, if you can imagine it, then you can be it, you can do it. If it is meaningful enough, and you commit the energy of your passion, you will. Ivan carivan@freetrainers.com Montreal Canada
Pritchard Posts: 1,212 Joined: 2004/03/02	2004/12/21, 03:34 PM i only just read this again, thanks kat. -------------- IM BACK, and IM BALDING A.D.F.
	2004/12/22, 06:50 AM great article...thanks a lot...I used to get killer ones back in HS when I was on cross country team...if only I knew this...perhaps I could have broke 30 min...rofl