2006-07-27 11:46:57 · 12 answers · asked by footballeater11 1 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Other - Outdoor Recreation
I have. Its because you're not in shape. Suck it up!
2006-07-27 11:48:45 · answer #1 · answered by kimmyisahotbabe 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Runner's World has a good article on determining if it is a side stitch, a stomach ache or something else. See http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,5033,s6-78-79-0-7178,00.html for the article.
If you are a relatively new runner, or have recently increased your mileage, it is most likely it is a side stitch. You can get rid of these by changing the way you breathe while you run. Make sure you are breathing from the diaphragm instead of breathing shallowly.
If it hurts on the left side, exhale when your right foot hits the ground. Of course, if it hurts on the right side, exhale when your left foot hits the ground.
The good news is that if you are a new runner, it will go away as your fitness improves.
Hope that helps and keep running!
2006-07-27 11:57:06 · answer #2 · answered by marath0ner 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on if you're just doing this for the first time or haven't done it in a while. You're body is asymetrical, thats what facillitates motion so when you introduce a healthy type of trauma, if I can say that, the morphology is kind of working against itself in a way, toward a good end.
2006-07-27 11:51:19 · answer #3 · answered by vanamont7 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its probably an issue with breathing. It has to do with taking breaths, say, every two steps. When you exhale and step at the same time its a lot of impact on your body. If you switch to a 3(in) - 2(out) breathing pattern you should notice a difference right away!
2006-07-27 11:50:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
its called cramps, need to drink more water, and if your trying to get back in shape try doing short runs at first then gradually increase your distance
2006-07-27 14:49:45 · answer #5 · answered by paluzzi81 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes it's because you've drank too much water too quickly, or eaten something right before running. Don't do that silly goose!!!!
2006-07-27 11:51:04 · answer #6 · answered by Scoot 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Think it has to do with Lactic Acid acumulation, just like in muscle cramps, give it a try and search for it.
2006-07-29 13:32:32 · answer #7 · answered by Dr. Moses 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmmm. When I was in Cross Country many many years ago. My coach said it was from drinking too much water. I think she said it had something to do with the pancreas or diaphragm...??? i remember her saying to move your arm around like a propeller on the side you felt the strain or cramp. i think she also said it was from running too fast and brathing too fast. does it feel like trapped air in your side? that's what it felt like with me. i think when i drank water too much or too quickly, i inhaled alot of air....possibly.
2006-07-27 11:58:41 · answer #8 · answered by Edgar R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you don't drink enough water before you run. your inside is very stiff from dehydration. water will soften the inside of your body so you do not get cramps.
2006-07-27 11:52:08 · answer #9 · answered by catsclaw 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, I get cramps. It's normal I guess. Try managing your breathing.
2006-07-27 11:50:09 · answer #10 · answered by Sean 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you probably need to drink more water
2006-07-27 11:48:34 · answer #11 · answered by CS 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋