Newbie!

[Pezzie81]

Hello everyone, I did my W1R2 today, with the podcast, and just found this amazing online community! Going well so far, but I was wondering if you have tips to avoid stitches? Thanks in advance!

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on getting started.

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

The advice for stitches given on the podcasts is to slow down and take several deep breaths. It worked for me on the one occasion I have had a stitch.

Poor hydration can also contribute to stitch. As a runner you need to drink 2.5 -3 litres of fluid each and every day, running or not, as mentioned in the guide.

Enjoy your journey.

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Well done on starting. It's an incredible plan and this forum is full of positivity. I think plenty of water during the day but only a small amount if any before a run. Make sure you go out not too soon after eating and start slowly. Keep a slow, steady and comfortable pace.

Keep going, you've so many achievements to realise!

[Pezzie81]

Thank you IannodaTruffe and GTFC for your replies and advice! 😊

[Fionamags Graduate]

Good luck!

[Pezzie81 in reply to Fionamags]

Thank you 😊

[Pezzie81]

Hi! Hope everyone’s doing well. A quick message to say that I went for my 3rd run yesterday and I didn’t get a stitch! 🙌 thanks again!