I used to always get side stitch when walking fast or jogging. What
works for me is to make sure I alternate which leg is going forward when I
exhale and I exaggerate (huff) out the breath strongly. Generally, you don’t
need to worry about taking in a big breath, you will do that automatically. I
don’t think I’ve had side stitch for about 8 years now since I
started this technique. It might work for riding as well, especially if you
post, you can exhale on the rise, next time on a fall.
Kathy
Any advice on preventing a sideache
in my abdomen when I start my ride sometimes?Or how to get it to go away? I had one at the start of
the Amer. River 70 and was riding hunched over the saddle horn like a gutshot cowboy. Not fun. I'm eating a banana a
day until Tevis, I heard potasium helps.
Runners have told me to breathe deeply to relax the muscle. But it's hard
to relax it when I use my abs to ride properly, especially at the faster pace
at the start of a ride. Advice?
