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Cramps in sides during runs

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‎06-01-2017 11:28

‎06-01-2017 11:28

Does anyone feel cramps in their sides when running. If I drink water within a half hour before or during my run (especially when extra strenuous), I always get a cramp on the side of my torso...always!! Even with a small sip of water. Does anyone know how cramps can be prevented WHILE still being able to drink water during runs? 

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‎06-01-2017 19:30 - edited ‎06-01-2017 19:33

‎06-01-2017 19:30 - edited ‎06-01-2017 19:33

It sounds like stitches to me. When you have something like this, slow down and take a deep breathe.  Check this article.

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‎06-01-2017 15:11

‎06-01-2017 15:11

What you're describing sounds more like a side stitch than a cramp and if you google 'side stitches' there are a lot of runners websites articles describing how to try to avoid them.

 

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‎06-01-2017 19:30 - edited ‎06-01-2017 19:33

‎06-01-2017 19:30 - edited ‎06-01-2017 19:33

It sounds like stitches to me. When you have something like this, slow down and take a deep breathe.  Check this article.

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‎06-01-2017 21:02

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‎06-01-2017 21:02

Wow...i had no idea this existed!!! I stopped drinking water to avoid these pains.. I'm going to read up more on this thank you

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