Side ache whenever I run! HELPP!

Okay, everytime I start running on the tredmill about one minute into the jogging my stomach starts hurting (it feels like a side ache but in the front of my stomach if that makes sense…?) anyways so I thought maybe it was because I was drinking water before… so I cut out the water before my run and it STILL happened… I also tried adding more water and that didnt help!

whats going on? how can I prevent this from happening?!?!

thanks in advance :D

Answer #1

Ahhh I hate those! Its a side cramp as said by bluecrocs.

Theres plenty of reasons why it may be happening:

  • You ate a lot before hand.
  • You didn’t stretch properly (lactic acid build up).
  • “Cramps sometimes happen when you are an inexperienced runner. so as you get fitter, you may stop having them.”

Things to help it:

  • Stretching the muscle before running.
  • Don’t eat a lot withing an hour before running, snacks are ok.
  • If a cramp comes while running breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth, try taking deep breaths as hard as it may be.
  • Apply pressure to where the cramp is.
Answer #2

you are getting cramps. it helps if you try to strech the muscle before you excersize. also, if you feel a cramp comming on put your hands on top of your head, I was told to do this when I had the same problem when I played soccer. don’t eat a lot before running. cramps sometimes happen when you are an inexperienced runner. so as you get fitter, you may stop having them.

Answer #3

^^^awesome! thx. I’ll try that tonighttt! :DDD

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