How to prevent/get rid of stomach running cramps.?

Question

I have to run 3 miles tomarrow in P.E. and I can' t without getting stomach cramps. I get them when I start running and they end up making me not able to finish. Any suggestions on how to get rid of/prevent running stomach cramps.

Answer 1

Eat a banana about thirty minutes before running. When you get a cramp, breath out, then push on your muscle and breathe in deeply. This helps get oxygen to the affected muscle.

Answer 2

Are you talking about stitch? If it's just stitch you are talking about... this is how you prevent it: put hand on stomach- then exhale through the mouth twice... automatically after you close your mouth- the air will flow through your nose without you even putting effort into it- your stomach raises... try it (that's how it's supposed to be- most people inhale deeply first with lots of effort- which doesn't really do any good).... by exhaling twice first- you allow the diaphragm to become involved- and automatically you are breathing thoroughly without disturbing the natural way we should be breathing- effortless!.Then continue: exhale-exhale (through mouth) - then inhale (through nose)...1-2- threee ... 1-2- threee you inhale deeper this way and work your diaphragm from the very beginning- instead of only when you are grasping for air at that point of your run when you actually start inhaling deeper- that sudden involvement of the diaphragm (muscle) is what causes a stitch. (which feels like a cramp)

Answer 3

I know that when the body is low on calcium it causes cramps and potassium also. Running causes a lot of people cramps. Try taking a vitamin suppliment with minerals and eat a bananna if you can a little while before running. If it's that bad I'd let the P>E> teacher know how it feels. They really can't push you legally can they? What if your parent wrote a note to let you stop at the point that your cramps kick in? Good luck to you.

Answer 4

Make sure you have enough body fluids, and you got to practice in advance, running a little distance....then when comfy with that, a longer distance etc... might be stomach muscle cramps you get. Oh, before I forget, you gotta do your stretching before the race, strectch your legs, do a few sit-ups to warm up your abs. That should get you through. sigh.... and dont force your breathing, too much or not enough oxygen aint good. Get a running/breathing rythm, and stick with it. A lot of people will pass you at first, then you'll pass em back later while they are exhausted from their sprint. Good luck with the race, hope you win....

Answer 5

Someone once told me when the cramps start, breath in with your nose and expand your stomach, then exhale with your mouth and contract your stomach.

Answer 6

drink lots of water, start drinking water now before the run, and water with you will you run, being able to control your breathing pattern also helps, I find if i loose control of my breathing (like feeling like im going to die cause i cant breath) i get bad stomach cramps, but if you relax, enjoy the run an get yourself into a good breathing rythem, controling your breathing can take lots of practise but it sure helped me with my stomach cramps.

Answer 7

you usually get them from not breathing deep enough when you run, while running make sure you keep a pace and take deep breaths once in a while. what i do is take 3 gulps of water or gatorade and take 10 full breaths. this ought to do it good luck

Answer 8

Stretch properly

Answer 9

drink ginger ale before..and keep an orange wedge in your mouth as well.....good luck..
also try a zantac or similar antacid..BEFORE...