Need advice on how to prevent side aches

Taneil27
Posts: 253
I am a beginner runner. No matter what I do, I can't seem to prevent it! I try eating different things before my workouts (I wait at least an hour to workout after my meals), I try drinking more water/less water before and during my workout, I concentrate on my breathing, etc. I just don't know what else to try. It's very frustrating because I feel like I can run longer, but the side ache is so bad I have to stop. I feel like I can't make any progress. Any suggestions? Thanks!
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Sounds like a cramp commonly referred to as 'stitches'. My advice is to run through it if you can, stretch and run again if you can't. It will go away in time.0
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Runner's Stitch is very common when just starting to run - has to do with bloodflow to the diaphram and your breathing... try to coordinate breathing with your foot strikes - and also slowing pace may help.0
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Thank you0
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Bump... I could have typed this same thing:)0
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Running through it with your arms up in the air will help. You'll look crazy, but I swear it helps.0
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Running through it with your arms up in the air will help. You'll look crazy, but I swear it helps.
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Try breathing in your nose and out your mouth. That's helped with my stitches!0
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Runner's Stitch is very common when just starting to run - has to do with bloodflow to the diaphram and your breathing... try to coordinate breathing with your foot strikes - and also slowing pace may help.0
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