Running and cramps.

intothepavement
intothepavement Posts: 40 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
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???

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  • intothepavement
    intothepavement Posts: 40 Member
    bumping my own post!
  • zeala
    zeala Posts: 119 Member
    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
    intothepavement Posts: 40 Member
    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
    pdworkman Posts: 1,342 Member
    Like a stomach cramp or a muscle cramp? I'm not quite following.
  • brandyk77
    brandyk77 Posts: 605 Member
    have you had your gait analyzed? It sounds like you are doing something wonky
  • intothepavement
    intothepavement Posts: 40 Member
    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
    intothepavement Posts: 40 Member
    have you had your gait analyzed? It sounds like you are doing something wonky

    I'm not sure what gait is?
  • Nastasha915
    Nastasha915 Posts: 124 Member
    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
    intothepavement Posts: 40 Member
    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!

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