is that why u r supposed to stretch before u go jogging to prevent this slight pain around the ribs from happening? lol..if it is, im a pretty dumb person..
2006-09-02 12:17:32 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Dehydration is a major source. Also not breathing deeply enough. Dehydration is the biggie though. It's got nothing to do with stretching. Make sure you drink a glass of water before you run.
2006-09-02 12:19:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know how long or how often you run. Here's what I do and how it runs smooth for me so it may help you. Do some warm-ups for atleast 20 minutes and get some water into before heading out for the jog. Take some water with you and if you jog for 30 mins, break after 15 to take in some water. If you plan on jogging for 60 minutes, break and take in some water every 20 mins. Everyone is different but this works for me. Water and warm-ups are a must to prevent those nagging pains. It will become easier as well if you do this more than once a week. Good luck :)
2006-09-02 12:34:43 · answer #2 · answered by ~Mother Of Angels~ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I often get pain around the ribs for doing nothing at all. I would think, however, that stretching before and after you jog is a good idea.
Good for you though, I can't be bothered to jog anytime, anywhere!
2006-09-02 12:29:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dehydration is a major factor, whilst out running. Warm-up exercises always help before the start. Fluid intake is always a must because of loss of fluids when in motion. Which will delimit the buildup of 'Lactic Acid', which is a cause of the tightness that you feel during and after each run i.e.. muscle cramps in the upper body & legs.
2006-09-04 22:33:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You probably just got a muscle cramp from not drinking enough water or not having enough potassium in your system. Try stretching before you run and drinking 1-2 cups of water 30 minutes before you run.
I run cross country and we always eat a banana about 45 minutes before every race so we don't cramp up.
2006-09-02 12:29:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We had a rule of thumb that we stopped for water every 20 minutes when running. But start stretching before and after runnning if you don't already.
2006-09-02 12:24:24 · answer #6 · answered by snvffy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're not dumb, just dehydrated. Runners need LOTS of water in our bodies. When we run, we lose water by sweating heavily and breathing. That water needs to be replenished before, during and after our runs.
2006-09-02 12:21:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might be a stitch, in which case, nobody knows what causes it. Yes, you should stretch before running, and keep drinking lots :)
2006-09-02 23:02:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like a stitch, isn't that the build up of lactic acid on the muscles causing them to ache bcoz they have not been through the 'warm up' to get them working properly...
2006-09-02 12:26:32 · answer #9 · answered by Im_Liverpool_Til_I_Die!! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's your diaphragm in spasm
Lift your arms above your head to open your rib cage and breath deeply in through your nose and out through your mouth
2006-09-06 02:38:14 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋