Hey all, I've recently taken up running (like a week ago). I am 5'6 and 125 lbs, but have a fat butt and want to lose it. There are also a lot of health problems in my family, so I'm trying to not die before I'm 30.
I'm just wearing my old Fila's for the moment, until I'm sure I'll stick with it (I'm fickle). So far I am really really enjoying it (and so is Butters!
).
However, 90% of the time when I run, I get a rather severe cramp in my lower left side, right above ovary height. It's severe to the point that I can't run through it, and have to cut my run shorter than I would like. It eases off a tad when I slow to a walk, but takes a good 20 min anyway to go away. It is always excruciating to touch, so trying to massage it out is NOT an option.
Any suggestions of what might be causing this? Improper form, breathing, dehydrated, etc? Anything? I'm open to any and all suggestions!
Thanks!
I'm just wearing my old Fila's for the moment, until I'm sure I'll stick with it (I'm fickle). So far I am really really enjoying it (and so is Butters!
However, 90% of the time when I run, I get a rather severe cramp in my lower left side, right above ovary height. It's severe to the point that I can't run through it, and have to cut my run shorter than I would like. It eases off a tad when I slow to a walk, but takes a good 20 min anyway to go away. It is always excruciating to touch, so trying to massage it out is NOT an option.
Any suggestions of what might be causing this? Improper form, breathing, dehydrated, etc? Anything? I'm open to any and all suggestions!
Thanks!