stomach cramps?

Question

everyday in gym class for school i have to run the mile....about 2 minutes in to it i always get really bad cramps across my whole stomach
does anyone have a solution to this...i am in shape and play sports...

thanks

Answer 1

they taught us in the military breathe in thru nose, out of mouth. The longer you run the less severe the cramp will get. it is a lactic acid build up, you need to blow hard out when exhaling, get that co2 out.

Answer 2

I used to have cramps, too. My gym teacher said the best way to ease the pain is to take deep breaths. This helps the muscles to relax. Don't worry about finishing that mile too much so that you overlook your physical well-being. After a hard day at the track, I was heading back to class and I almost collapsed on the floor. I had to stay at the nurse's and pretty much missed a class or two. But yeah, take deep breaths. Oh, and my gym teacher also used to say that the better way to breathe is to push your diaphragm in while you're breathing out, and to let it out when you're breathing in. Hope this helps.

Answer 3

These stitches are normal aftereffects of running when you're not used to it. You may be in shape physically, and still not be in shape for running, because running requires the use of ALL your muscles in your torso, legs and arms. It is best if you learn to just run through the cramps. It will hurt like heck at first, but if you persevere, in no time at all you won't have these stitches any more.

Answer 4

Exactly what people mean when they say "stomach cramps" is not entirely clear. The most correct interpretation is the stomach muscle spasms, with associated pain, but many people use the term loosely to mean any kind of stomach discomfort, stomach ache, abdominal discomfort or abdominal pain. People may say "stomach cramps" when they are really cramps of the intestines. Thus, to determine the cause of stomach cramps, it may be necessary to examine other areas such as the causes of symptoms such as abdominal pain, abdominal cramping, stomach ache, abdominal bloating, menstrual cramps or other types of abdominal discomfort.

Perhaps you should see your physician he can provide the best answers

Answer 5

Are you having to run right after lunch? If so it could be that you stomach just needs a rest before running. If not then I would ask a doctor. It could be several reasons and you should just go and make sure you are ok to run that mile.

Senebty

Answer 6

I used to get something like that as well. It may be the way you are breathing in your air. Make sure you breath in through your mouth but don't gulp the air. You can also try and move your arms around a little. This used to help me a lot.

Hope this helps.

Answer 7

That happens to me. I hate sports. But usually its in my hip, not my stomach.