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Side hurting while running

Bailey532
Bailey532 Posts: 65 Member
edited January 24 in Fitness and Exercise
Why does my side (mainly the right side) hurt when I run lately? It's never done that before and now all of the sudden it's hurting. I wait a few hours after eating, I drink tons of water and I'm not over doing it. Any ideas?

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  • MrsBach
    MrsBach Posts: 34 Member
    I have the same issue, same side. I've had it happen when I run too fast. I watch my heart rate to keep it from going too high (for me too high is 158+) and slow my pace if it gets close to that. After I slow down I try to mentally block the pain and run through it. The pain subsides without my noticing it or having to stop running or take a walk break.
  • Bailey532
    Bailey532 Posts: 65 Member
    Ok, thanks! I have actually been trying to run faster (I am a VERY slow runner) so maybe I'll go back down to my normal pace. Thanks again! I'll try to watch my heart rate more than calories burned on my HRM now :happy:
  • craigmandu
    craigmandu Posts: 976 Member
    http://www.runnersworld.com/beginners/how-do-i-get-rid-side-stitches

    Check that out. Gives a pretty decent explanation of side stitches.
  • Bailey532
    Bailey532 Posts: 65 Member
    Thanks that really helped!
    http://www.runnersworld.com/beginners/how-do-i-get-rid-side-stitches

    Check that out. Gives a pretty decent explanation of side stitches.
  • BlairLove
    BlairLove Posts: 14 Member
    I've found that I can make my side stiches go away during my run by watching my breathing. Make sure to breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth - very slowly and controlled. If i do this when I notice a stich coming on, I'm almost always able to get it to stop.
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