Week 2 run 1 stitch

[CrazyHound]

Now running second week

Got a stitch while ruining what causes this ?

what should I do if this happens again

Should I stop ruining stop walking ?

Has any one got some tips

Thanks

[MJP458]

I too suffered with the stitch in the first couple of weeks, make sure you are drinking plenty of water everyday and take deep breathes as you run. That’s the advise I was given and it seems to work for means I’m now onto week 6.

[CrazyHound in reply to MJP458]

Thanks for the great advice

Week 2 run 2 went like a dream no issues or stitches

[Hidden]

It is to do with your breathing and your diaphragm. Try some tummy breathing (tummy fills like a balloon when you breathe in, contracts back in when you breathe out).

Drink lots of water-even on your rest days. And slooooooooooow your running down 👍🏻

[CrazyHound in reply to Hidden]

Thanks for the great advice

Week 2 run 2 went like a dream no issues or stitches

[Buddy34 Graduate]

Usually going to fast can cause this , so slow down . 😊

[5210Runner]

I sometimes get stitch in my side and even in my shoulder! I find slowing down can help. Also deep, slow breathing, in through the nose and out through the mouth and massaging the affected area.

[CrazyHound in reply to 5210Runner]

Thanks for the great advice

Week 2 run 2 went like a dream no issues or stitches

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done

on your progress.

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

In respect of stitch, this may help runnersworld.com/uk/health/...

Enjoy your journey.

[BargainRzl Graduate]

There's some advice in Laura's commentary in week 4, I think it is, about dealing with stitches.