crosskore 0 Report post Posted June 10, 2004 I put this in this board because it could be tied to skating, but this question came to me when I was running. I started running a trail I know I can run, but it was so hard today because about 2 minuets in I got the worst stitch, or cramp. You know what I am talking about, the ones that are right under your heart or around there. Anyways, I was wandering why this happens and what I can do to prevent them. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eazy_b97 1 Report post Posted June 10, 2004 sometimes you get them from eating right before you run, others are because of the increase in heart rate. Some people will run with their arms up to open their lungs a bit. If you run through the pain it will go away. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thejackal 46 Report post Posted June 10, 2004 I usually get them in the rib area, and only when running, not during hockey. Maybe all the vibration when running causes it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kovalchuk71 212 Report post Posted June 10, 2004 sometimes you get them from eating right before you run, others are because of the increase in heart rate. Some people will run with their arms up to open their lungs a bit. If you run through the pain it will go away. make sure u wait one hour before doing physical activity after eating. also drinking a lot of water causes cramps. Drink alot the day before and a little per hour until u run again. u can still have water when you run, just dont have a tonWOO HOO 300 posts :lol: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icedog03 0 Report post Posted June 10, 2004 I heard eating bananas helps from cramping up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buckshott 0 Report post Posted June 10, 2004 I heard something about pinching the area where the cramp is, and it's supposed to go away. Im not sure if it actually works though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HDragons73 0 Report post Posted June 10, 2004 I always get them right under my ribs and usually when I have a totally empty stomach I won't get them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
biff44 0 Report post Posted June 10, 2004 I will probably be lambasted for this old-school advice, but I would try taking a salt tablet before running. Some people just need a lot of salt (I am one of them), and running low causes all sorts of problems. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lester8 11 Report post Posted June 10, 2004 I'm not clear on what the pain is, but I've found the best way to relieve it is to raise your arm (on the painful side) and try to reach as far up as you can. Stretch it out and take deep breaths. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PiKappaPhi 0 Report post Posted June 10, 2004 The problem is that you are not breathing deep enough. You are keeping the muscels in your abdomen flexed so they get tired and cramp up. You need to breathe deeper while running and that will fix your problems. Also it will be really easy if you get a deep continuous rythym so that will stop you from gettin cramps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alex 0 Report post Posted June 10, 2004 from my stuides (i'm a 'Murse' btw) and training i've learned a little bit about cramping up due to exercise...the main thing you can do is drink lots of water...if your cramping occurs often, then drink a couple cups before you run and avoid eating before a run (maybe a bannanna or something small (like an energy bar)would be ok if you are really hungry)...i'm not sure if that salt pill works, but i'm judging by u sweating out salt, this might not be a bad ideaoxygen absorption and co2 expiration are also important.next time u run and start cramping, try out this excersice...put ur hands on your head (this opens up your lungs) and blow out through your mouth like you're blowing out candles. this creates a backwards pressure into your lungs forcing more air into your bloodstream and opening up the air channels in your lungs that may have closed due to mucus buildup. do this about 5-10 times and then keep running and see what happens...this exercise works great for me as soon as i get on the bench off the ice...it helps me catch my breath faster...=)any questions, feel free to reply Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crosskore 0 Report post Posted June 10, 2004 Ok, I'll try all of this, Thanks for the help everyone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gongshow11 1 Report post Posted June 12, 2004 sometimes you get them from eating right before you run, others are because of the increase in heart rate. Some people will run with their arms up to open their lungs a bit. If you run through the pain it will go away. make sure u wait one hour before doing physical activity after eating. also drinking a lot of water causes cramps. Drink alot the day before and a little per hour until u run again. u can still have water when you run, just dont have a tonWOO HOO 300 posts :lol: wrong and wrongyou eat max 2.5-3 hrs before,a nd if you are hydrated, you won't get cramps. You need to drink before you go, like 2.5 hrs a lot of water so you don't dehydrate so you don't get cramps. Drinking a lot the day before won't help because you body will use it and you will flush out a lot by urinating. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alex 0 Report post Posted June 12, 2004 yah...the main reason you cram is dehydration at that particular moment.this may be caused by not enough water, too much food, not enough electrolytes, etc...drink water!!!i'm not saying drink a ton of water, lots of water is good...just don't overdo it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chez 0 Report post Posted June 30, 2004 If you take deep breaths or eat banana before you run it should be no problem Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
