i have been training to run a marathon and have been gradually increasing my distance, but the last few days i cant go more than a mile and a half with out getting a pain in my side so bad i have to stop. usually when this happens i try to slow breath through my nose and out my mouth and this helps, but not the last few days. What causes the pain and what can i do to help it not to happen at all??
2006-06-30 03:52:30 · 9 answers · asked by liz zyie 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
i believe thats called a side stitch. go to this website to help you more on how to stop that. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Side_stitch
2006-06-30 03:56:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Muscle cramps can be caused by dehydration. You need to be sure that you are drinking lots of water before you run, during your run and after your run. You could also try taking a few extra minutes to stretch your abs a little more than normal before you run too. If all else fails, I'd see a doctor or a personal trainer who has experience in marathon running.
2006-06-30 11:31:09 · answer #2 · answered by rocknrobin21 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the same thing happens to me, and i can't figure out the cause. what i have been doing that helps is that you slow down your pace, and breathe deep and totally expand your diaphragm almost like pushing out your belly, then fully contract it to let all the air out. if i keep doing that for a while it stops the diaphragm from spasming. then i can speed up and i'm okay.
2006-06-30 13:54:24 · answer #3 · answered by Tina K 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I get that too. I think you need to drink water before and after you are running that helps for me a little but they guy above me has a good resource so yeah look at that.
2006-06-30 11:49:41 · answer #4 · answered by Me... 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
seee ur increasin the distance nd sooo this hapens the muscles on the side of ur stomach get 2 worked up bt this will gradually gooo
2006-06-30 10:58:52 · answer #5 · answered by varsha_2414 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was going to say that is was just muscle pain but now I think it sounds like more. Have it checked out.
2006-06-30 10:56:13 · answer #6 · answered by helpme1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cramps have a combination of causes
if you ate a lot beforehand and there isn't a lot of blood in the muscles, you may cramp up
if there isn't sufficient oxygen flow to your muscles, you may cramp up
if you didn't adequately stretch and warmup, you may cramp up (yes, even in your midsection)
maybe you are pushing yourself too hard too fast--cardio endurance needs to be built over time
hope that helps
2006-06-30 12:02:13 · answer #7 · answered by nebula13_82 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its usually caused by not breathing properly, or by eating or drinking too much before you run.
try the slow breathing techniques, or try singing to yourself as you run to control your breathing.
2006-06-30 10:58:34 · answer #8 · answered by Kutekymmee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
did you eat alot..cause that can do it..
do you not eat anything yet..or what about did you have to much water..I use to have the same thing when i was in school..it's all about your body getting to much of one thing to fast..
If you are drinking water in between..maye don't drink alot at one time..or eat very little and see if any of these help..if not then see your doctor
2006-06-30 10:57:50 · answer #9 · answered by Spice M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋