running in the right position? Options

[unicocira]

I've been training in track for about 2~3 months now and I'm not sure if it's the position I run or somethign but the muscles on the side of my stomache are really sore and tender...do any of you guys know why?

[jnukes]

depends on what you're running

if you're doing long distance, then your head should be up and back semi-straight .. i think ..

if you're doing something like tha 100m run, you should be leaned, but not like 90 degrees leaned .. and then just go all out

[*suddenly she*]

there's a certain position? i just run. it's natural, i guess.

hm. keeping your elbows tucked in is always good for speed, now that i think about it.

[Spirited Away]

I suggest you talk to a coach at school or maybe someone in a fitness center. They may have a better eye to spot check your form.

[soulless727]

eat lots of bannanas, the potasium or whatever will help your cramps. i eat 2 a day :)

[laur3nw]

I think it's natural to be sore. You probably just really pushed yourself when you were runnning, as in workout fast. I've gotten that before. I think you use your abs when you run too...don't ask me why because I don't know. I just remember my coach saying that.

[KissMe2408]

Don't worry about it, that's normal. When you run, you use your abs too, your lower and obliques. So if you are running track for 2-3 months then you should be feeling kinda sore. Before you run in meets and stuff stretch your stomach muscles as well as your leg muscles. Tis important. and drink lots o water :)

[sk8ter4life750]

Id ask the coach or go see the trainer..