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You're running full speed ahead and suddenly you get an excruciating pain in your side: the dreaded side stitch. Nothing kills a good workout like getting cramps and luckily there are a few things you can do to keep them at bay. Here are five easy to follow tips: Try to avoid eating one to two hours before a workout. If you must eat then avoid fatty foods and proteins and stick to Read more
One of the most uncomfortable occurrences when running is getting that awful pain in your side often referred to as a 'side stitch'. Since they have yet to figure out the exact cause of side stitches, there are several theories as to how to get rid of them. According to the American Council on Exercise, the pain could be a result of the jarring and pulling on the ligaments that attach the stomach Read more
Sometimes, you start your run with the best intentions, only to be thwarted by recurring cramps and a headache that zaps all your energy. If you've experienced these nagging annoyances when you run, here are some tips for preventing pain and coping with it when it happens during your workout. Headache: Often, a pounding headache that comes on during a run is due to inadequate water intake. Your Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart Wise Bread story here on Savvy! Have you heard of the expression “penny wise, pound foolish”? It’s something I heard a lot growing up, from my parents, and it can have multiple meanings: You are very careful with small amounts of money, but throw caution to the wind with large amounts. This is akin to someone who eats from the dollar menu every day Read more
Some days I slip on my sports bra and sneaks and I feel so light and strong — like I could keep going and going. Other days it seems like my legs are trudging through mud. What gives? We can't prevent bad running days entirely, but here are a few things you can do in order to have more good days than bad. Get enough sleep the night before. Hit the hay early enough so you get seven to nine Read more
You got all geared up for a run, and five minutes into it, you get a twanging pain in your abdomen — a side stitch. They're quite common, and chances are high you have been affected by the dreaded side stitch at least once in your life. But do you know what causes them and, more important, how to prevent them? Take this quick quiz and see. Take the Quiz Read more
Whether you're signed up for your town's Turkey Trot 5K or a much longer distance (like this weekend's NYC Marathon!), you don't want to do anything on the big day that might cause discomfort while running — or worse, an injury. To ensure your best race, here are mistakes to avoid on race day. Wearing Something New Train in your race-day outfit during the weeks leading up to the race. I'm Read more
If the previous geeky iPhone cross-stitch case we featured got your juices flowing, and you want to try something new, check out the Leese Design iPhone 4 Cross-Stitch Case ($24) that comes with the grid case, three colors of thread, a needle, and a booklet of patterns for you to choose from. There's nothing like creating something on your own, so this case is sure to simultaneously satisfy your Read more
As host of the Late Late Show, Craig Ferguson has been keeping us in stitches since taking over late-night hosting duties in 2005. Craig is a nerd-lover's dream; his love of science fiction and geekery come through on every episode and his Twitter account. Here's why we love the funny Scotsman. Devoted Whovian — He dedicated an entire episode of his talk show to his love of Doctor Who. Read more
Cramps throughout the body can, at their least painful, distract you from your workout and at their worst can keep you from finishing a workout. While they are normally associated with vigorous exercise, they are common in every type of exercise because you may be twisting your body or otherwise overexerting yourself. I recently learned that the hard way, after spending a lot more time than I Read more
