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Cyberic


     

    I finally noticed the downhill running connection during my last marathon, because everything was pancake flat except for the couple of hills, and I wasn't running very fast, so I finally realized it was just the downhill itself causing the side stitch.  I tried to switch my breathing to the other foot for the downhill part, and either that helped or the hill ended and it got better.

     

    I've been using an asynchronous breathing pattern, to avoid injuries, aver since reading this:

    http://www.runnersworld.com/running-tips/running-on-air-breathing-technique

     

    My pattern of choice is inhale for 3, exhale for 2.