Stitch?

[Becky_doesnt_run]

Hello!!

I compelted day 1 of week 2 this morning. I'm absolutely loving it.

During my first 90 second run I got stitch. It got worse and worse then towards the last 2 runs it went. I was quite proud I had worked through it. Normally I'd give up and go home.

However, I still have it. Its now 13 hours after my run and the area I had stitch still feels like I'm being stabbed. When I breathe in it really hurts, if I touch the area its sore and I can barely lift my toddler.

Is this in anyway, normal??

[katherinejane1 Graduate]

Hi Becky - Michael Johnson gives some advice on this around W3 I think. He recommends breathing deeply into your stomach and having a glass of water before you run as some people say it’s linked to dehydration. BUT I’m not sure about it being so severe and lasting so long. Sounds painful 😕

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on getting started.

This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

This article explains stitch, but your condition sounds like it may be something other than a stitch, simply because of its duration.

Take care and enjoy your journey.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

As IannodaTruffe says..it maybe something other than stitch ..maybe a pulled muscle..aggravated by the run.

Lifting toddler maybe..if it doesn't ease..get checked out