Any tips?

[Jesshfox]

Any tips for carrying on running when you really want to stop - when it gets so painful as in side stitches etc.

[Sadie-runs Graduate10]

Pain usually means you should stop! (Depending on where the pain is).

As for side stitches....eeeks, I hate those. Are you perhaps running a touch too fast? Eating too much before the run? I run through stitches now - but sooo slowly, and with my arms in the air (yes, I look like an idiot, but it is a tip I read somewhere). Slowing right down sorts out most woes. 👍

[Jesshfox in reply to Sadie-runs]

I make sure to leave it at least 2 hours after I've eaten to run and I don't think I run too fast I rather jog. So you put your arms above your head?

[Sadie-runs Graduate10 in reply to Jesshfox]

Yes, just for 30 seconds, whilst slowing down and breathing deeply and slowly. Worth a try! x

[tony_a Graduate10]

I tense my stomach muscles and focus on really deep and slow breaths. Usually helps.

[Crawlhome Graduate10]

Advice I've read is stiches are caused by dehydration, are you drinking enough? I always have a glass of water before my run and fingers crossed, never had a stitch.

Hope that helps 😁🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[Jesshfox in reply to Crawlhome]

Well I take a bottle with me but I don't drink as much before, the irony being I thought it'd give me stitch! I'll try that.

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

I was going to say exactly the same as Crawlhome . I always thought stitches were from dehydration too, so I make sure I drink plenty the day before a run and an hour or so before I go out. I also have a little sip of water ‘for luck’ just as I’m about to start! No stitches for me either (touch wood!) 😀🏃‍♀️