Stitch- any hints

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Chrissyteacup
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Stitch- any hints

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I'm on w4 just completed r3 but don't see how I can run for longer than 5 mins since after about 4 mins I get stitch I've managed to run through to finish the 5 but it hurts any tips for getting rid of it?
starknut
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Post by starknut »

Steady, even breaths help tremendously. Slow down your pace so you can breathe easier throughout the run, not just when you start getting stitches. Depending on how much you hydrate before a run, you may want to cut back and see if that helps: save the majority of your hydration for after the run.

I suffered horribly with stitches, nearly passed out from them on several occasions, and these are the two things that really made a difference for me.
hammeredk
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Post by hammeredk »

I second what starknut said! These things have worked for me thus far.
Chrissyteacup
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Re: Stitch- any hints

Post by Chrissyteacup »

Thanks guys I'll give it a bash! I'll let you know how I get on :)
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