New Runner suffering from stitches

Dit84

Good afternoon all
I'm a new runner and have been doing the Runtastic pro training for beginners however my stitches keep stopping me from doing my best.
I have tried everything I couldn't find on the Internet and have stopped running in a field and gone to the pavement but nothing is helping.
If there's any advise from someone else in my shoe (excuse the pun)
Any advise is appreciated
Many Thanks

lporter229

I am assuming you are referring to side stitches? Usually this is a case of running too fast. Information on how long you are running for, how fast and when they occur might be helpful.

alisonmarie85

Could also be dehydrated.

lishie_rebooted

Slow down.
Breathe

WickedPineapple

Side stitches? I'll get those if I'm running too fast and/or not breathing properly. When I get them I slow down and focus on breathing more deeply and usually they'll go away.

Edit - I also get them much less often than I used too when I first started. I've read that they can also be caused by a weak core.

beemerphile1

Side stitches are diaphragm spasms. The solution is slow rhythmic breathing. Breathe in on every second right foot strike or whatever works for you to get your breathing under control.

actinica

If you just started, chances are you haven't fully learned how to breathe in a controlled way.

Side stitches can happen when you're chest breathing vs belly breathing while running. As @beemerphile1 said, your diaphragm is spasming.

Look up belly breathing and how to strengthen your diaphragm.

Here's a decent article from a google search: http://www.runnersworld.com/running-tips/lung-power

yesimpson

I make sure to concentrate on breathing out properly.

csk0018

Agree with the above. Focus on how you're breathing during your runs.

RuNaRoUnDaFiEld

My husband suffered terrible with this when he first started running. Some-one on the runners world forum told him to breathe out on his left foot.
We thought the advice was stupid but it worked! He has never had it again. Apparently it is due to the liver hitting the diaphragm.

thebuz

Slow down. We all try to run too fast when starting a new running program but I promise you the speed comes later. I try to sing a song that I'm listening too while I'm running and while it sounds odd it sorts my breathing out because they say you should never run too fast to not be able to hold a brief convo with your running partner. Since I run alone the singing is the equivalent for me.

jyogit

i get it if i run too close to eating .. i have to leave around 2-3hrs after food.. could be that

Ian_Davies

thebuz wrote: »

Slow down. We all try to run too fast when starting a new running program but I promise you the speed comes later. I try to sing a song that I'm listening too while I'm running and while it sounds odd it sorts my breathing out because they say you should never run too fast to not be able to hold a brief convo with your running partner. Since I run alone the singing is the equivalent for me.

Bloody brilliant, thank you.

mecaseyrn

The best cure I have found for these stitches during running is to sing. It encourages diaphragm relaxation and focus breathing. Only takes a few minutes to relax the diaphragm and your off