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Anyone have issues w/side stitch while running?? What helps??

guest — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:48:40 GMT

Hi-

I'm no expert but I can tell you what works for me. I was plagued with side stiches for at least a year when I started running. Tried lots of things, but nothing worked until I read this somewhere:

When you feel the first twinge of it coming (before it's even really there), take a deeeeeeep breath, and then blow it out in forcefully in pants (like a woman in labor). Make sure to get all of the air out of your lungs, and then repeat (when you think you're done, force out one more pant). I do this 5-6 times in a row and the feeling of that stitch coming subsides every time.

May look kinda crazy, but whatever works, right?!?

Good luck!

Re: Running For Hope Reviews

guest — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 00:48:32 GMT

Great event!! Well organized, super cute bags and shirts, easy in and out parking... and very inspirational cause!! Also, love the clocks at each mile marker. This was my group's second year running, and we will be back next year!!

Re: Whats everyones plans after c25k?

guest — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 19:33:19 GMT

Re: Any WITNESSES still around?

guest — Mon, 24 May 2010 20:31:27 GMT

Wow! So good to hear from you! Nobody else ever responded to this post. Congratulations on the new arrival! Hope you are both doing well. Glad to hear you're back at it. I'm running another 5k in 2 weeks. I still enjoy running a lot but I seem to slack off from time to time as life "gets in the way". I try to schedule a race every few months since it keeps me in line knowing I have to train. I'm still slow (last 5k was 39:54), but as long as I don't walk, I'm happy! I've posted on a few other threads on these boards, but never found anything close to what we had with the witnesses group. Maybe your reply will put this to the top and some others will see it again. The program was a success for me, and I know our group had a lot to do with my motivation!

Treadmill Frustrations / Technical Difficulties

guest — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 04:35:06 GMT

I'm a working mother and have to fit my runs in whenever I can. Getting out of the house for an hour is just not an option very often, so I rely on my treadmill. While I hated the "dreadmill" in the beginning, I've grown used to it and now find it easy to mentally escape while running indoors.

The problem is, I seem to be having repeated problems with the belt moving off center. I have tried everything per the owners manual to fix this. I have made sure that the floor is level and I'm following guidelines for electrical power. Adjusting the tension on the rollers seems to work temporarily, but eventually (this time after about 2 months of use), it always seems to slip again. It takes hours (literally) of trial and error to get it adjusted properly, only for this to happen time and time again. I'm beyond frustrated.

I should say also that I've had this happen to two machines now. The first one, I discarded, thinking it was due to the treadmill being very old (I had used it for years as a clothes hanger). I now own a ProForm T10 (which I purchased used in Dec '09). The previous owner told me it is about 5 years old and was bought with the best of intentions, but not used very much.

I don't expect anyone here to solve my specific issue w/o being able to see my machine. I'm just wondering if this is a common problem and if anyone else has any general advice on what (if anything) I might be doing to cause this. Is this problem just a fact of life that I must accept when using a treadmill regularly? Someone suggested that maybe I favor one leg when I run and therefore, I could be causing this?!? Is that even possible?

Re: If you run with your mind and your heart, I promise that your legs will follow.

guest — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 14:01:16 GMT

Wow. Something obviously intended to be inspirational about running with your heart has turned so ugly. To see this post tainted by such negative comments is a shame.

Re: If you run with your mind and your heart, I promise that your legs will follow.

guest — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 14:58:16 GMT

Thank you for one of the best posts I've ever read on this board! One of the biggest lessons I've learned while trying to become a runner is that so much of it is mental.

I am fairly new to running, and am slow compared to most, but I am thrilled with my own progress over the last year and can't wait to do more! That being said, it never fails that about 10 mins into all of my runs I want to stop. Your advice, to ask yourself why you want to stop, is exactly what I do each time. It goes something like this in my head... "Why do you want to stop? Ummm. Are you legs tired? No. Can you breathe? Yes. Then why? Because it would be so much easier to stop, right? Do you want to take the easy way out? No. Then keep running!"... and so I do. I keep running, and afterwards I feel great!

Re: Red in the Face

guest — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 03:51:06 GMT

I've looked this up too, and apparently it is "just one of those things" - nothing to be worried about. I think it runs in famlies... I got it from my Mom, and my sister is the same way!

Re: What was your hardest week of C25k?

guest — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 03:44:55 GMT

The hardest run for me was the very first day. I felt awkward, and I coulnd't believe how out of shape I was. It was kind of depressing, but also proved to me that I had to keep going and commit to the 9 weeks.

And let me say to those of you who haven't done it yet... the dreaded W5D3 run turned out to be my favorite run of all ---- because I couldn't believe I did it!! The 13-14 minute mark was hell, but I pushed through it and before I knew it I was at 20! Amazing!

The program works. If you are completing each run, you are ready to move on. If you absolutely can't push through one, repeat it! Each one should be a challenge, but as you progress along you will be amazed at what you can do!!

Re: Running Music Playlists

guest — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 03:14:49 GMT

LOVING THE IDEAS HERE FOR NEW MUSIC!

This is my current fav running playlist:

Everybody Went Low 3:20 John Hiatt The Tiki Bar is Open

Alive Again 4:07 Chicago Chicago Greatest Hits

Good Morning Aztlan 4:07 Los Lobos Good Morning Aztlan

(If You're Wondering If I Want You To) I Want You To 3:29 Weezer Raditude

Mr. Brightside 3:43 The Killers Hot Fuss

Day By Day 3:27 The Hooters Nervous Night

What's So Funny 'Bo 3:31 Elvis Costello

Waiting For Somebody 3:28 Paul Westerberg Singles Soundtrack

Bruce Springsteen - Seven Nights to Rock (Live 2003) 5:25 Bruce Springsteen live