Stitches

Why do I always get side stitches from running when I am a good runner?

I always get side stitches - very rarely do i run without getting one. thing is i am pretty good runner - i won the school cross country and that was 10km(despite getting a stich on the way) and i am ok in short distance running although not as good. but i always get side stitches which hurt a lot and it takes 2 minutes or so to run them off. i always thought that unfit people got stitches but i get a fair amount of exercise.

Public Comments

1. how much water do you drink? some times this happens when you arent well hydrated. also heres and article that may help... http://makeithappen.com/wis/readings/sidest.html hope this helps :) *runnergirl*
2. it could be from sugary products generally if u drink a coke gatorade koolaid instead of water u will stitch everyone does pros do to thats like saying no one sweats