Relieving stitch!

This has been a common problem for me.. less so recently since I've stopped running. But useful tips to remember next time it comes back!

http://www.handbag.com/life/news/a449715/is-stitch-holding-you-back-from-your-exercise-goals-get-rid-of-it-now.html

Here are a few other stitch relieving tricks to get you back to your best...

+ Reach both your arms into the air and stretch out your body to release the diaphragm. If you can, do this while you're still running and maintain the stretch for 30 seconds.

+ When you've started exercising, avoid taking huge gulps of water and stick to small regular sips instead.

+Release tension by checking your posture. Are you running with your fists clenched and your shoulders hunched? Shake out and relax your body as much as possible.

+ Press the painful area with your hand and massage the pain as you move. Applying force to the stitch should loosen up the tense area and relieve the worst of the stabbing pains.