ridecamp@endurance.net: Re: [endurance] Side Pains

Re: [endurance] Side Pains

Gwen Dluehosh (dluehosh@vt.edu)
Thu, 4 Apr 1996 13:15:17 -0500

This is going to sound funny, but it worked for me. I like sugar, and on a
ride a while back, I took some tootsie rolls along with me to much on as I
trotted on daown the trail. Well, I got this stitch in my side soon after
starrting and thought, hmm. I wonder... Anyway, I munched down a tootsie
roll, and tthe pain went away immediately- I wonder if it has to do with
blood sugar levels? If it does, then your theory would be correct, that
lactic acid is building up- anaerobic metabolism is occurring due to lack
of sugar for energy!
It works for me, so now I bring along a munchie with a bit of sugar in it,
and haven't had a reoccurrence... BTW, same situation as you.
Gwen

>Does anyone know what causes side pains in the rider (a "stitch" in your
>side) and what can be done to elimiate it? I assume as I get in better
>condition it will improve, but some days I don't get any pains and others a
>2 minute trot will set one off. I've heard it has to do with not breathing
>well and getting enough air to the muscles, thereby causing lactose buildup
>and thusly pain.
>
>Anyone?
>
>- Carrie and Graham
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