Guess what helps get rid of a stitch while you're running.....singing. A friend of mine who spent some time in the Marines explained the reason they chant during their runs is that it helps regulate breathing, therefore getting rid of the stitch. I started trying it, much to my embarrassment, but hey it works. I even sometimes chant Sound Off 123 when I feel a really sharp stitch starting to set in.
I'm sharing this awful photo of right before I left for my 5K because the one they took of me actually running is so so so much worse. I almost cried when I saw it because not only do I look 20 lbs heavier but for for some reason I also look like a man. I'm doing my best to forget I ever saw the photo.
Do you have any running musings or tips?
Ha! I just posted about running a few minutes ago and you are right, singing helps you breath correctly if you get a side stitch. I did a lot of singing yesterday! Also, most people gain weight when they start training for a race, I gained 5lbs training for my first marathon cause I was constantly hungry and thought I could eat everything....false, so false.
ReplyDeleteLove the tip about singing while running to regulate breathing and alleviate a stitch! I'll have to brush up on my Lady Gaga...tee hee!
ReplyDeleteAw pshaw...you don't look like a man. You look like a beautiful and fit young woman! Too, too hard on yourself.