A little embarasing but..
When i run after 7 -9 miles I have to go for a number two. It can generally be described as loose. I have tried varying my diet, but irrespective of when i run, speed etc it always happens. Its ok in training as i do a circular route, but in my races it has caused some difficulties
Any sensible suggestions. I have thought of over the counter drugs, but can someone advice on the dosages required and the effect on times.
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Nappy?
Sorry, yeah, it seems a common problem, seems to crop up here a fair bit, I would say have a search, but I think the search is broken......
Maybe immodium?
Paul,
Does this happen even if you don't eat for 3 hour before a run?
If not...then that's your solution. IF it does happen when eating 3hours before, try the Immodium.
Loperamide is the generic name - it can be got cheaply from supermarkets & chemists.
Don't worry too much, it's a common problem at all levels. Some people find that what and when you eat - if you get it right - can knock the problem on the head. If I want to be sure (e.g. before a race) I'll not only be careful about meal timing and content but also have a coffee and then after it has "done its work" I'll have a couple of loperamide.
Or alternatively Asa is spamming... Cos that is a bit drastic...
Immodium gets my vote... I've not had the problem before, trained for two half marathons last year without any urgent need for the loo but this year I'm finding that most of my long runs now result in some serious botty clenching and rushing to the loo as soon as I get home...
Interesting first posts on the forum Asa!lol.
This isn't yet another Jokerman/Window Cleaner/Zinzanger (!) hyrbid is it?
A few months back I won a trail race and had to run straight through the finish line and straight into a pub! The organisers wondered what the hell I was doing. Only last week at a club session I had to dive off the track and into the woods twice! Lol
It does seem the harder I push myself, it increases the chance of me having to 'go'. The common denominator for me though is cereal.
I find that avoiding dairy helps me. I used to have cereal a couple of hours before a long run and after about 9 miles would get severe cramps. I now stick to simple carbs - typically 2 slices of white toast with some jam, washed down with good old water.
Thanks Chippie, I have just ordered my first Fleet Enemas in prep for a 10k in a couple of weeks.. I do struggle when I run anything from 3-6 miles stopping 3/4 times; always carrying loo roll with me, I also run with a friend who fortunately for me is very understanding! Will let you know how I get on!!
mmmm, Carbo load? Go Paleo, Ketogenic or Fat adapted. The solution is a solid one
(once fat adapted, you only need a coffee and 2 spoons of nut butter in the morning for all your energy needs)
Interesting discussion - one that crops ups a lot, and it's good to know that it's a common problem amoung runners.
For me, it has definitely got worse over the past year or so, and many times I've struggled and suffered through a run, barely making it in the front door and not having time to even kick off my shoes before rushing to the loo.
At the moment, for various reasons, the vast majority of my running I do at the gym, and right now I can't get up the nerve to venture outside again. At least at the gym a loo is within easy reach.
I would love to get out and run the streets again, but despite trying just about everything to eleviate this problem, it doesn't seem to improving any.
Some advice from nutritionist Ruth McKean here: http://www.runnersworld.co.uk/forum/spring-marathon/asics-nutrition-webchat-with-ruth-mckean/272302-2.html
Useful accessory:
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These might help:
I avoid fibre/roughage, and dairy the day before as well as on race day and it has helped a lot. Not easy, but plain rice and chicken, scrambled eggs, toast/bread etc are eaten the day before and porridge with almond milk on the morning plus 2 Imodium and no coffee seem to do the trick.