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Side stitches while running

Tenorninja1
Tenorninja1 Posts: 10
edited January 18 in Fitness and Exercise
Are you supposed to run through side stitches or walk them off?

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  • alitap
    alitap Posts: 38 Member
    Your supposed to slow down your pace generally. But i suggest if you really cannot take the pain, then brisk walk.

    Tip: Stitches often occur because one doesn't warm up properly. Hence, you might want to stretch before your workout.
  • youareorange
    youareorange Posts: 74 Member
    Along with the above advice, it might also help to get your breathing in rhythm. Breathe deeply and exhale through your mouth.
  • Mokey41
    Mokey41 Posts: 5,769 Member
    Stand up straight, breath deep, sometimes putting your hands over your head helps. I usually just run through it and try to really concentrate on taking really deep breaths until it goes.
  • SonicDeathMonkey80
    SonicDeathMonkey80 Posts: 4,489 Member
    It's all about breathing rhythm. Find a pattern that works for you and breathe deep from your gut, not your chest.
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