struck by a stitch!! w4 5km run

[a_in_gsr]

After feeling so happy from the long run of this week (my first 8k!!), I thought the relatively shorter, 5km would be a breeze this morning - it was not!!

First off, my earphones decided to not work, and considering I usually run with music maybe did make things harder. I continued but somehow time passed by so slowly! At km 2, I was hit by such a bad stitch - which I haven't gotten since w1 / 2 of C25K!! It's funny, because my pace wasn't faster than usual. The stitch stayed with my for a solid km!! And i had to walk a little too. Despite the difficulties, I continued and by km 4 / 5 I was feeling a lot better, but time still passed pretty slow all around.

Nonetheless, it's today's run completed!! On a good note I realise when I came back I'm not out of breath, no panting, and despite feeling tired and beluga all the way, I still managed to run5k in under 30 minutes!

Not all are easy, and I've found the tricky runs strike at the oddest times. Lets hope the short / speedy run of this week will go better

[Katnap Graduate10]

There are arguments as to what causes a stitch. Some say it comes from eating a short time before running, and some say it's down to hydration.

So try to avoid eating around 2 hours before your run and make sure you drink plenty of water the day before your run.

🐱 Katnap 🐱

[a_in_gsr Graduate10 in reply to Katnap]

Ahhh maybe I ate too close to going out running!

thank you for the insights!!

[Hidden]

Real credit here! Well done, battling through shows us what we are really capable of. To go under 30 with a walk in the run is insane!

[a_in_gsr Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

thank you so much!! At least mentally now I know I can do it even when its not so comfy

[Hidden in reply to a_in_gsr]

Absolutely! And these runs make you even more bullet proof.

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

I started by feeling sad for you then read 5k under 30min. I'd call that a great run. Ok you may have struggled a bit, nobody says every run will be super easy and really enjoyable. You did great, well done. Happy running 🤗

[a_in_gsr Graduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs]

hahah no this was supposed to be a positive post!! but yes I was pleased I could overcome the (more mental) aspects which running sometimes throws up

but thanks!!

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

I’ve only had the stitch a few times and find that doing long deep breaths help to ease it. Well done on sub 30 5k though.

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Wow under 30 minutes that is impressive and without music with stitch too