race stitches

[bartman]

I know that this is a cycling website and forum, but

I really need to know if while doing triathlons, continuously

getting stitches on the run can be from the bike being to small

for you. I battle with this every single race.

 

If a do a training ride and run afterwards, I'm fine, but i am never

pushing as hard as I would on a race.

 

Thanks for the input

[Agteros]

For me it was breathing related. Basically my diaphragm cramping. Breathe in using your stomach, not your chest, i.a.w to breathe in, your stomach must push out. I used to get burning sensation high up next to the shoulder as well. Deep breaths and diaphragmatic breathing solved it.

 

http://www.makeithappen.com/wis/readings/sidest.html

[Louis for real]

I used to get burning sensation high up next to the shoulder as well. Deep breaths and diaphragmatic breathing solved it.

 

http://www.makeithappen.com/wis/readings/sidest.html

yup have to agree works a treat

[Li Mu Bai]

yup, my experience is that stitches are mostly breathing related. a small bike might influence you back in climbs etc, not sure if it would cause chest cramps.