Side-splits prevention, tricks and tips
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vanjames posted 1 year ago.
Sounds to me like the sloshing is coming from what you have taken in before the swim, the amount you mentioned you are drinking after the swim seems too little to cause the sloshing that soon. How much are you taking in before?
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Star posted 1 year ago.
Good point...before I leave my house, I drink 8-16 oz of water and my SE, then I also take a few sips of water during my swim. Maybe that's what's stuck in my belly...?
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vanjames posted 1 year ago.
I usually aim to take my 1st fluids in about 20-30mins beofre beginning the session. I don't drink during the swim set unless the distance is over IM length or an intervals set. If I transition to running I have my fuel belt there and usually take a few sips after but don't guzzle a bottle before heading out.
On a different note, I used to use Hammer as well but found that it was not emptying from my stomach and left me bloated and sloshing, particularly on long rides with multiple bottles. It severely affected my run performance at IMC 05. I have since switched and never had the sloshing problem again but have also tuned into how many cals I need roughly as well.
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sgeddes posted 1 year ago.
try breathing forcefully out through an almost closed mouth as you strike with the foot on the opposite side of the cramp.
Personally, I haven't been able to run well using SE. I find it works fine for me when I ride, and I'm able to run after using it on the bike, but if I try to use it for fuel during a run, I end up feeling bloated and cramped. try using hammer gel when you run instead.
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Triguy98 posted 1 year ago.
Sorry I missed ya all week! I was at the pool at 9:30ish. I WILL be running earlier on Mondays- it's getting way too hot!
As for the stitches- everyone has their own methods. I actually find I get side stitched more when I am not hydrated enough. But to get rid of em- control you breathing- get several deep breaths. Try not to slow down too much- it doesnt help!
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craigery posted 1 year ago.
I was dealing with some really bad side stitches a couple of months ago up until about a week ago. For me and from what I've heard from my friend who is a track coach, a lot of side stitch cases have to deal with weak obliques or unstretches obliques. Try a regimen of crunches and other core exercises. Also, try stretching the core muscles better before running. Good luck.
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RV posted 1 year ago.
I also have used the hard exhale when the foot opposite the side where the stitch is comes in contact with the ground. That did seem to lessen it - then really deep breaths helped them go away.
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Lately I've noticed that only on my Friday swim-run workout, I get side splits on the run. I figured out the cause: I'm drinking the Hammer liquid nutrition (a gel-flask full of water + 1/2 scoop of SE) right before my run. I think I need to start running, then fuel after I get into the groove to avoid the sloshing (which I could literally hear today!).
Ok, prevention is great...but what if I have a brain-fart during a race, and drink too much? How do you get rid of the painful side-split :confused:
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