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Anonymous
help me /fit/.
I started running about 2 weeks ago and I really enjoy it. However, Everytime I run I get an xbox hueg stitch or pain in the stomach and have to stop running and walk. shit sucks, sometimes I'm not even out of breath when this happens, and it always cuts my run short. Possible explanation could be that I eat to soon before hand but I always leave 2 hours. is this not enough? Should I just grit my teeth and keep running through it, I dont think so, it feels like I'm getting stabbed if I do... amidoinitwrong?
>> Anonymous
Do you warm up at all or stretch before your run? maybe you should look into it. I suppose it will go away the more you run but I wouldnt advise running through it.
>> Anonymous
>>87742
First you should warm up. Stretching only after the exercise. Never stretch before.
>> Anonymous
I do warm up but the pain kicked in in less than a mile.
>> Anonymous
sportz beanz

(its the new squatz)
>> Anonymous
>>87743

Stretching before is almost as important as stretching after a run. It should be part of your war-up.

Sounds like you need to stretch out your chest and core area. I'd also recommend trying to run through it. Runs can hurt, and you just have to push through it.
>> Anonymous
>>87751
kthx. Sports beanz it is.
>> Anonymous
>>87752
Never stretch before it, tard.
Always after.
Before you should do PASSIVE stretching AKA WARMING UP.

Fucking ignorants.
>> Anonymous
>>87762
>Never stretch before it, tard.
No, you ignorant faggot. Stretch before(light stretching after warmup) and after running.
>> Anonymous
>>87765
Before you should do PASSIVE stretching AKA WARMING UP.

Moron.
>> Anonymous
>>87762

Stretching prevents injury, therefore, it should be done before running.

It's more important to stretch after though, but you shouldn't just skip stretching prior.

You're the ignorant one my friend.
>> Anonymous
stretching prevents jackshit.
It lowers your muscle tone and makes you prone to injury.
There is no benefit to be gained from stretching AT ALL.
>> Anonymous
>>87770
Stretching CAUSES injury when done before exercise.

You should just fucking WARM UP.
Stretch AFTERWARDS.

Get it through your thick skull.
>> Anonymous
i get the same stabbing sensation when im running, but i also head an abdominal operation a few years ago so i guess its just messed up down there. Work your core a lot and dont skip much when you run ( if u kno what i mean).
Also consider doing shorter more intensive runs aka HIIT
Dont ever run through it, it just gets worse, trust me....

Well, thats my 2 cents
>> Anonymous
>>87775
>>87770
Ok someone start posting some sources for your arguement. I looked at Wikipedia and it just talked about it being inconclusive.
I personally stretch before I run, but I want to know if I don't need to be doing that.
>> Anonymous
>>87780
You shouldn't.
>> Anonymous
stretching is unamerican
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>>87800
anything less is uncivilized
>> Somewhat !rK4K86e49M
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Side_stitch
>> Anonymous
OP Hydrate. Drink more water. Warmup/Stretch well too. Also, work sprint sessions into your running schedules. The short distance, high intensity will make your long distance runs easier. The same doesnt apply vice versa though.
>> Anonymous
What the fuck is warming up if you're not stretching?
>> Anonymous
Warmup BEFORE you stretch. Job 100M, walk back. 25 Air squats. 20 Pushups. 25 jumping jacks. 10 burpees. Then Stretch. TA-DA. You've WarmedUp/Stretched Out.
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>>87740
Well, if your new to running your first couple months are going to be the most painful as your body begins to adjust (expect shin splits, blisters, cramps, itching, light injuries, just be prepared for them.) You have a very common problem called a side stitch that can occur for multiple reasons, I got them a lot when I first started.

The most common cause for the stitch is in fact eating/drinking too soon before a run, however with your relative new introduction to running, I'm thinking it is more of a problem with your body adjusting to the oxygen demand which leads me to a quick solution called "belly breathing".

http://run-down.com/tips/index.php

(Skip down to the last paragraph) Start practicing stationary or lying on your back at first as soon as the pain begins, then incorporate it into your running. My coach introduced me to this when I first started getting pain, worked wonders for me and nearly all the new runners.

As for you guys arguing over stretching, there is really no strong evidence that states stretching before a run prevents injury. However, warming up, combined with dynamic stretching has been praised as the injury-free way to go. The worst thing you want to do though is cold stretching (stretching without warming up) which can cause some injury. Basically, you can stretch before hand if you really want to, it won't cause your legs to explode or anything, just please stretch afterwards, as it makes it much less painful when you wake up the next morning and on your next run.