Have any running tricks to share?

[Fullmetal Chocobo]

21NOV05 UPDATE:
Well, I did the PRT today. I had to do the late PRT due to a slight knee injury from working out at my fathers. Did fine on the sit ups and push ups. Sit & reach was a joke. Went to do the run, and funny thing about treadmills, when you are running, and your foot touches the part that doesn't move, you go down pretty quick. And that kinda hurt. But on account of the accident, they didn't count it as a failure, and I'm going to try again on Wednesday.

But damn I was running out of energy quick on that run. I'm getting worried about this stuff now...


22OCT05:
Just wondering if anyone has any tips / tricks...

I've got to run to keep my job, pretty much, and I suck at running, so I'm trying anything I can, and seeing what advice I can get.

And 'not running' is not an option.

 

[chowmein]

breathe, dont swing arms violently

 

[Brutuskend]

Don't RUN!

Works for me!

 

[vi edit]

It has a lot to do with breathing properly:

http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_5/227.shtml

The Stitch

Description:
We've all had this one, a sudden sharp pain in the side of the upper abdomen at the base of the ribs. The side stitch typically strikes when you're really pushing yourself and fades quickly when you slow down or stop. The stitch is particularly common for new runners still adjusting to the rigors of running.

Likely causes:
The pain is caused by a spasm of the diaphragm, the muscle that controls your breathing. There are a number of possible reasons for this. If your breathing isn't controlled and disciplined, the diaphragm may be complaining. If you are running too soon after eating, your heavy stomach may literally be tugging at the ligaments connected to the diaphragm. Or you may simply be running too fast for your body's breathing machinery to keep up.

Remedy:
A stitch will usually go away quickly after just slowing down or stopping. If you're in a race or you just don't want to stop, however, you can often make it go away by bringing your breathing into careful control. Concentrate on belly breathing, pushing your belly out when you breathe in and relaxing it as you breathe out. Take deep breaths on the intake, and exhale suddenly, even noisily. To get the diaphragm to contract in rhythm with your steps, try to inhale and exhale as you land on your left foot. Strange but true, this can help prevent spasms by encouraging the diaphragm to bounce along in sync with your stride.

If the pain is just too much and you have to stop, try bending over and raising your knee on the stitch side while pressing your fingers deep into the painful area and tightening your stomach muscles. Or just walk while belly breathing.

 

[Amdiggidy]

Don't drink from your beer hat while you're running.

 

[Xyclone]

Don't drink too much water before running, it will give you cramps (what you are experiencing), and drink much more after running than you did before. Also, inhale with your nose, and exhale with your mouth. This will help you breathe much easier while running, and will lessen the cramps. If you are still experiencing pains, PM me. Glad to help.

 

[lizardth]

 

[lizardth]

hey i just learned something!

 

[Conky]

Originally posted by: Brutuskend
Don't RUN!

Works for me!

Dang, you beat me to it! :laugh:

:beer:

 

[bdude]

man up.

 

[bjc112]

Breathe through your nose instead of your mouth..

At least inhale through your nose.

 

[Shawn]

Originally posted by: Brutuskend
Don't RUN!

Works for me!

 

[effee]

stretch your sides...

 

[Fullmetal Chocobo]

Originally posted by: Shawn

Originally posted by: Brutuskend
Don't RUN!

Works for me!

Don't have that choice. I suck at running, but I have to do it to keep my job. And I'd rather not have to start over after 7 years. That would just suck. So I'm trying everything I can, including any advice I can get.

 

[Brutuskend]

Originally posted by: tasburrfoot78362

Originally posted by: Shawn

Originally posted by: Brutuskend
Don't RUN!

Works for me!

Don't have that choice. I suck at running, but I have to do it to keep my job. And I'd rather not have to start over after 7 years. That would just suck. So I'm trying everything I can, including any advice I can get.

In that case I will give a a tip I got in the Marines. Eat a packet of Honey before you run.

 

[Zim Hosein]

Originally posted by: Amdiggidy
Don't drink from your beer hat while you're running.

Where's the fun in that?

 

[Fullmetal Chocobo]

Originally posted by: Brutuskend

Originally posted by: tasburrfoot78362

Originally posted by: Shawn

Originally posted by: Brutuskend
Don't RUN!

Works for me!

Don't have that choice. I suck at running, but I have to do it to keep my job. And I'd rather not have to start over after 7 years. That would just suck. So I'm trying everything I can, including any advice I can get.

In that case I will give a a tip I got in the Marines. Eat a packet of Honey before you run.

Aye aye. How much time before you run? (Like 30 minutes, or 5, etc).

 

[Brutuskend]

Originally posted by: tasburrfoot78362

Originally posted by: Brutuskend

Originally posted by: tasburrfoot78362

Originally posted by: Shawn

Originally posted by: Brutuskend
Don't RUN!

Works for me!

Don't have that choice. I suck at running, but I have to do it to keep my job. And I'd rather not have to start over after 7 years. That would just suck. So I'm trying everything I can, including any advice I can get.

In that case I will give a a tip I got in the Marines. Eat a packet of Honey before you run.

Aye aye. How much time before you run? (Like 30 minutes, or 5, etc).

5-10 minutes

 

[Fullmetal Chocobo]

Originally posted by: Brutuskend

Originally posted by: tasburrfoot78362

Originally posted by: Brutuskend

Originally posted by: tasburrfoot78362

Originally posted by: Shawn

Originally posted by: Brutuskend
Don't RUN!

Works for me!

Don't have that choice. I suck at running, but I have to do it to keep my job. And I'd rather not have to start over after 7 years. That would just suck. So I'm trying everything I can, including any advice I can get.

In that case I will give a a tip I got in the Marines. Eat a packet of Honey before you run.

Aye aye. How much time before you run? (Like 30 minutes, or 5, etc).

5-10 minutes

Awesome. I'll try that out at PT on Monday.

 

[Brutuskend]

Originally posted by: tasburrfoot78362

Originally posted by: Brutuskend

Originally posted by: tasburrfoot78362

Originally posted by: Brutuskend

Originally posted by: tasburrfoot78362

Originally posted by: Shawn

Originally posted by: Brutuskend
Don't RUN!

Works for me!

Don't have that choice. I suck at running, but I have to do it to keep my job. And I'd rather not have to start over after 7 years. That would just suck. So I'm trying everything I can, including any advice I can get.

In that case I will give a a tip I got in the Marines. Eat a packet of Honey before you run.

Aye aye. How much time before you run? (Like 30 minutes, or 5, etc).

5-10 minutes

Awesome. I'll try that out at PT on Monday.

Good luck.

Hope it helps!

 

[Philippine Mango]

Drink water, enough to hydrate you but not TOO MUCH! Oh and warming up like walking for a bit (1/4 mile is good) will help tremendously. But let me emphasize that you need to drink some water, a Pint Maybe?

 

[StevenYoo]

Originally posted by: Brutuskend

Originally posted by: tasburrfoot78362

Originally posted by: Brutuskend

Originally posted by: tasburrfoot78362

Originally posted by: Shawn

Originally posted by: Brutuskend
Don't RUN!

Works for me!

Don't have that choice. I suck at running, but I have to do it to keep my job. And I'd rather not have to start over after 7 years. That would just suck. So I'm trying everything I can, including any advice I can get.

In that case I will give a a tip I got in the Marines. Eat a packet of Honey before you run.

Aye aye. How much time before you run? (Like 30 minutes, or 5, etc).

5-10 minutes

did u find it to really make a difference in ur running?

 

[koolhand]

I heard a few yrs ago on a radio medical talk show that the stitch is caused by the force of impact of running pulling down on the ?falciform ligament of the liver, that's why it's mostly on the right side.

Tip: when you get the stitch, reach under your ribs on the right side and "push" your liver back up. Also it has to do with timing. Need to time your stride so that when your right foot strikes (more downward force on liver) that you're not inhaling (ie, added force of right foot impact + inhaling w/ diaphragm going down stretches the ligament more). So tip is to time your stride/breathing so that you exhale when your right foot strikes. This way the exahaling w/ diaphragm going up helps counter act downward force of right foot impact to prevent stretching of the ligament and thus prevent the stitch.


Brilliant theory, eh?

I think that's right, correct me if I'm wrong, but if you think about the mechanics, makes sense.

Edit: There's a scientific explanation for it all, ignore all this crap w/ eating certain food, etc...

 

[Brutuskend]

Originally posted by: StevenYoo

Originally posted by: Brutuskend

Originally posted by: tasburrfoot78362

Originally posted by: Brutuskend

Originally posted by: tasburrfoot78362

Originally posted by: Shawn

Originally posted by: Brutuskend
Don't RUN!

Works for me!

Don't have that choice. I suck at running, but I have to do it to keep my job. And I'd rather not have to start over after 7 years. That would just suck. So I'm trying everything I can, including any advice I can get.

In that case I will give a a tip I got in the Marines. Eat a packet of Honey before you run.

Aye aye. How much time before you run? (Like 30 minutes, or 5, etc).

5-10 minutes

did u find it to really make a difference in ur running?

Yeah, but I think it was more the instant energy it gave than anything else.

 

[WildHorse]