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stevebradley - 2011-05-03 9:47 PM DAVID - I think stitches are separate from stoamch cramps, meaning that they are a breathing phenomenon as oposed to one that mught reflect eating habits. As I remember it, they are really spasms of the diaphragm, and reflect only breathing concerns. I also remember reading once that they are about the only "injury" that can safely be run through; that is, if you can handle the discomfort, or at least manage it some, at least you will NOT do further damage. I guess there are no clinical cases of people rending and tearing their diaphragm due to a side stitch. Thank god for small mercies, yes?

Best way to get rid of them is belly breathing.  From Cool Running: 

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.

You built some great race karma!  I never did very many brick workouts but have discovered the joy of transition runs.  I do at least one per week and sometimes two.  Transition runs are short 15-20 minute runs after a bike workout.  Seems to have helped my running off the bike.

Great race Alex, something to build on.

So sorry to hear about your pooch!  Always a tough decision.  You will meet again at the Rainbow Bridge!

Very nice tri results with great improvements on the bike and run!  Yay you!

Hey! I squeezed out my first 2000 meters swimming this morning. This included one 1300 set plus a series of 100's and 50's.

My shoulders are a bit sore and I am sort of tired overall but it was cool to do. It wasn't planned but it seemed ashamed to stop at 1600 when 2k was only 400 meters away.

I am convinced my old pool was not the advertised 25 yards. I know that is shorter than 25 meters but it is probably closer to a 20 yard pool or some one off size.

Taking Sunday off from running or swimming seems to have interfered with my run, very tight and feeling slow both Monday and Tuesday-hopefully I'll shake it off off this week. I have another sprint this weekend

Congrats on the 2,000 milestone, that's a good accomplishment.

I usually just enter the total time.  you were resting for 4 min and thats about 13% of the time in your pool.  I would not worry about it.  but as long as your consistent with your records thats all that matters.

Hola Mojoers, So I'm back. For good this time. My last final was today and now I'm free until Memorial Day with absolutely nothing to do. I'm sure it'll get boring eventually but after my first afternoon off, I'm feeling pretty awesome. And after Memorial Day, things should be much easier since I won't have practice on top of everything else that I've been doing.

STEVE, to answer your question posed about a month ago, I'm going back to school for premed requirements to eventually go to medical school. And by eventually, I mean I'm applying next summer, which seems so far away but is approaching much quicker than I'm comfortable with. And I'm also working part-time so my life has been pretty crazy lately.

Anywhos, today was pretty glorious. I went for an hour and a half ride and finally decided I NEEDED to clean my chain, since the grinding I hear with every pedal stroke is probably not good for Matilda.

But, after degreasing and brushing and degreasing some more (about 30 minutes worth), my rag is still coming out all black, as if I haven't made any progress. The chain does look a lot better in that it's no longer black, but mostly silver. So I guess that's good, but apparently not good enough.

I tried searching the other posts pertaining to chain cleaning and I followed all the instructions but it's not looking like it's actually any cleaner. Is there any more I can do?

And from what I've briefly read, good luck to ALEX and GEORGE with your injuries! It can be pretty frustrating, but hang in there. It's also been really nice reading the race reports while taking a break from hitting the books. Looks like your seasons are in full swing.

Kasia

Good Morning everyone, can someone help me put this into English for me.  I found this on the USAT website but not really sure what its telling me to do. For the warm up DPS? and I guess between each 25y you rest 15sec.  Then on the swim part Build, I thought they were talking about speed but they also have a speed workout, and I guess you are to rest 15sec between each 75yd. Then you have 400pull????? and last there is 100free, I guess its saying to swim 100yds freestyle and since its a cooldown you swim slow???  Please help.  Thanks 

400 yard warm up
12 x 25y DPS (distance per stroke), 15-second rest interval

Beginners (repeat this set twice, 1:00 rest between rounds):
10 x 75y (1-5 build; 6, 8, 10 fast; 7, 9 easy) , 15-second rest interval
400 pull

100 free/back cooldown

Total distance:
Beginners: 2700 yards

DANIEL,

 how is the paleo diet going?  I have been considering giving it a try.  Some of the crossfit folks I was working out with at the beginning of the year are very much into it.

Alex

Alex,

The diet is going well I think.  I have not been strict about it, mostly because I am not in the situation to waste the food that I have already purchased.  I am still eating oatmeal and eating trisket crackers and granola bars and that kind of stuff.  I will be strict when I finish off these foods; also I have been trying to eat at least 3 paleo meals a day and they are actually tasty.

Answers above in blue.  Hopefully this helps!

Daniel & Alex,

What is the "Paleo Diet"?

Gene

The Paleo Diet in a nutshell: The only food you can eat is it must have been around in the Paleolithic (Caveman) era.  There are obvious exceptions to this rule such as pre and post workout meals.

I honestly don't follow it exactly but for at least 3 of my 5 meals during the day follow the guidelines.  I fell a bit better than I used to.  I think you should pick up the book: The Paleo Diet for Athletes.  It explains it really well as well as the science and methodology behind the diet.

What kind of food does that include? I assume mostly vegetarian?

Kasia