Cramp in the ribs?

Question

What is wrong when you get a very high cramp, in your ribs, on the left side while running? What can I do?

Answer 1

What I would suggest is ask a sports trainer.There is one at this site who can help,who ran CC in college.

Answer 2

Without getting technical, it means you have overdone the exercise.  Stop and rest and slow down.  Google "anatomy and physiology, mariab.

Answer 3

Just slow down a little.  It's just lactic acid building up.  A stretch that I do is that I stand with my legs crossed and my arm over my head.  I lean to the opposite side of where it hurts.  It works.

Answer 4

If it's right under your ribs, then just push your thumb into the painful spot and in seconds it will be gone. This is for as your running in the race.