Emma: We can see lots of different types of stitches on our clothing. Mia: Yes, and they all do different jobs and have different names: running stitch, blanket stitch, backstitch, overstitch.

This article was medically reviewed by Audrey Bowman, RRCA certified running coach ... While the exact cause of side stitches is unknown, the type of exercise a person does can affect their ...

It may be due to the type of food or drink that you're consuming ... there are various effective strategies that can help to prevent a stitch while running. Here are a few things that you can ...