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Subject: Stitch after T2
I always get a stitch shortly after T2, ie in the first few minutes of the run. I don't suffer from stitches when I train running, it's only after the bike.

Has anybody got an idea why this is happening and how I can prevent it?


2016-02-27 5:19 AM
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Subject: RE: Stitch after T2
It has happened to me after T2 in a couple of races. I've never had one during run training or when doing bricks. When I am able to complete the run without a stitch my run times seem to be about what they're supposed to be - e.g. 45 min for 10km run-only; 47 min for 10km, Olympic Tri. So I guess I'm trying to make the point that I feel like I'm pretty well prepared and I don't usually cook myself on the bike.

I try to pay attention to tension in my body during the bike portion and I make an effort during the last couple of km to relax and move around to relieve tension on the bike.
And maybe slow down a bit on the bike?
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2016-02-27 8:31 AM
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Subject: RE: Stitch after T2
breathe in and out on the strike of the foot opposite your stitch occurs.
2016-02-27 8:57 AM
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Subject: RE: Stitch after T2

Originally posted by runtim23 breathe in and out on the strike of the foot opposite your stitch occurs.

^^ this has worked for me.  Also try deep exhale - every time you breath out force your diaphragm to give an extra push of air.

I never get stitches in training but they tend to happen early in the race season.  The deep exhale seems to work best for me and they go away within a few minutes.  

2016-02-27 12:26 PM
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Subject: RE: Stitch after T2
Based on personal experience, I really find that the stitch is very much tied to intensity. This is not to say you have over biked, but rather the combination of swim/bike has had an impact. If I stitch it will usually happen on the bike, but doesn't really impact me - once off the bike I'm forced to a slow run/walk for up to 2km before it works itself out.

The only thing I've found to help avoid the stitch is a combination of decent swim fitness + intensity training rides that help the body adapt to similar race day stresses. Stitches usually only impact me at Sprint/Oly distance rather than HIM - and I attribute that again to the intensity level.
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