sideaches

nursehathor

I'm sure i put this in the wrong place but..........I need help with prevention of the bloody sideache. I have ran for over 30 years and have never had so many as i have this year. Almost with every run. I have exhausted any answers. From breathing techniques, cadence, nutrition/water (or lack thereof).....And yes, typically if i am running faster, but even in zone 2 I will get em. Not typical for me until this year. What gives? What am i missing? Doing wrong? Help!!!!

Coach Rich

Any help for Vicki on this?

Al Truscott

Vicki ... Dont want to be an alarmist, but if this is new and you are over 45, I suggest you see an MD, and see if they recommend an ultrasound. Just to rule out something inside.

I'm an ob-gyn, and that's what I'd do if you walked into my office. Probably it would be normal, and then you can go back to fiddling with running related causes.

cgres123

Vicki, As Al said get yourself checked out.

I'd offer a 3 -2 breathing technique. As in left foot, right foot, left foot inhale then right foot left foot exhale that keeps plenty O2 in your system and does a good job of slowing your HR too as well as avoiding side stitches.

nursehathor

I'm sorry. Thought i didn't have any responses..huh. ok...well being in the medical field myself, i wouldn't have thought medical-related. Great. Hey Al...can i blame this on my damn fibroids?! Ha! I have noticed that if i take longer strides, they tend to not happen or i can rid of them quicker. And this year i have quickened my cadence. Hmmm, has to be the breathing/step thing. My diaphragm is rebelling against this training now that i am in my uppppper 40's or one can hope....

Al Truscott

Vivki ... I sent you a PM.(The little envelope @ the top of the page.)

robin sarner

Yes see doc. Get chest xray. Etc.