how to avoid a stitch when running?

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  • gaeljo
    gaeljo Posts: 223 Member
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    If you get a stitch, try taking in some super deep breaths, this often corrects it quickly. Gael
  • lovetms
    lovetms Posts: 14 Member
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    When I get a stitch while running, I slow my breathing down and taking deeper breaths (some of those lovely stomach expanding kind of breaths). I focus on breathing in through my nose and out through my mouth. After a short time of doing this the stitch goes away. The more you run the less you experience the dreaded stitch.
  • Ge0rgiana
    Ge0rgiana Posts: 1,649 Member
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    I'm going to try all of this! THANK ALL OF YOU. :flowerforyou:
  • rae_lyon
    rae_lyon Posts: 4 Member
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    Great advice - taking note.
  • davemunger
    davemunger Posts: 1,139 Member
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    One more tip, from a professional runner friend of mine. If all else fails, try taking an anti-gas tablet (like Gas-X) about 20 minutes before the run.

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