The following stitches are all variations of the running stitch. They are simple to sew. The different variations build upon ...

This article was medically reviewed by Audrey Bowman, RRCA certified running coach, BS in Exercise Science, and fitness instructor at Relentless Runners in Knoxville, TN. Side stitches are sharp ...

Research suggests that up to 70% of runners report side stitches in a year, while one in five runners suffer the condition in a single running event. One reason it's so common in runners is that ...

“But what it does have in common with running is that there is twisting or rotational movement, especially if you’re doing backstroke or freestyle. “Stitches seem to be a little bit less ...

Essentially, it can be as much about you and your running form as it is one of those weird things that the body sometimes does. While we might not fully understand why stitches happen, there do ...