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

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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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