Running and cramps.

intothepavement

This is getting really frustrating for me. I can't run for more than 2 minutes without getting this cramp right inside of my left hip bone. I've tried running with no food in my stomach (although I have a cup of coffee about an hour prior to running), but nothing changes. Any advice???

intothepavement

bumping my own post!

zeala

this may be helpful.
http://running-advice.com/blog/?p=455

I would definitely practice the breathing if you're not already doing belly breathing.

intothepavement

Hmm, interesting. I feel like what I have is different from a 'side stitch' as it doesn't occur in the same spot that a side stitch does. It's right inside of my left hip...

pdworkman

Like a stomach cramp or a muscle cramp? I'm not quite following.

brandyk77

have you had your gait analyzed? It sounds like you are doing something wonky

intothepavement

I don't know if it's a muscle cramp or stomach cramp, because it is located where my stomach is, about an inch in from my left hip bone.

intothepavement

have you had your gait analyzed? It sounds like you are doing something wonky

I'm not sure what gait is?

Nastasha915

I used to get the same thing. I did two things. I made sure I was breathing deeper while I was running. I noticed I was taking short choppy breathes and that helped. I also started drinking more water. Hope that helps. And your gait is the way you run.

intothepavement

I used to get the same thing. I did two things. I made sure I was breathing deeper while I was running. I noticed I was taking short choppy breathes and that helped. I also started drinking more water. Hope that helps. And your gait is the way you run.

Did you start drinking more water before, during, or after running? Will try breathing deeper as well thank you!