Since having my first child 1 year ago I do not seem to be able to run for more than 40 mins without needing to dive into a near by bush and relieve myself. I have tried imodium instant relief tablets but they do not seem to do the trick and I am running the GNR next month and would really like to complete it without having to stop a couple of times. Any ideas?
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Only managed 20 mins before I had to sprint home
Flippin annoying!!
Im going to ask one of my gastro colleagues about this
I sometimes have this problem (had it today, but luckily had just about finished my run..just in time to rush into the toilet!!!!. But for most of this evening I have had stomach pains (like I'm going to have the diarrohea). For me, I don't think it's related to what I've eaten before running, as it can happen if I've not eaten anything at all!! I only get it if I'm doing a long run (long run for me is 6 miles..) - if I stick to shorter runs, I'm fine... dunno why!!!
Michelle x
Ed
Anyway - the loperamide did it - no trots on Saturday - hallelujah!! I took 2 Boots Diareze with magic effect. Plus I dared to go into the shop again as there was a different assistant on. This time I put the Powerade on the counter, paid my 89p (I later discovered it's 69p in Safeway) - only to be asked, 'do you need a bag for that?' Is it me?
Think you may have answered your problem as I was going to recommend Boots Diareze to you. For some reason they work better than other stuff. I've used them mainly for long distance and they work better than a cork!
Still it's always worth having a few sheets of loo roll folded up in a bit of cling film so you can stuff it in your running shorts key pocket. I've been caught short before!!