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Re: Event Reviews

guest — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 14:00:49 GMT

Well, this would be the third year in a row I have run the 1/2. It's one of my training runs on my way to the Columbus. I have to say that I've seen the amenities go away with each passing year. No buses this year? No sponges? I think I even heard smaller aircraft were used to buzz the start line? Hmmm, let's see...if every one of the 12,000 entrants paid $60 (meaning no one paid late registration~~what are the chances?) then that would amount to $720,000. I'm glad I don't pay for this one-I would have felt ripped off! C'mon guys, you could certainly afford the buses~~-and if not, then find more staff to direct the parking--- which truly is a nightmare.

Still, the course is much nicer than it used to be, and the support is excellent---It's a keeper unless they continue to cut amenities.

Re: colon issues (sorry)

guest — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:44:00 GMT

Re: colon issues (sorry)Originally posted by happybarb:
[B]Shelly.....my doc idea of solving the problem is not to run any more!!!

This type of crap (excuse the pun) so irritates me. Barb-go to a doctor that runs.....they aren't so anxious to tell you not to run to solve the problem. For anyone else interested.... <a href="http://runningtimes.com/rt/articles/?id=12326" target="_blank">http://runningtimes.com/rt/articles/?id=12326[/URL" target="_blank"> Excellent article about "runner's trots." I see that one of the contributors to this lovely issue is heat-and I have noticed that I really haven't had the problem this fall since we have had cooler temps. Yippee!!!!

I hope the article can sheds some light for those who suffer with this dreadful pitfall in running!!

Off and running...
Jen

Re: colon issues (sorry)

guest — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 22:48:00 GMT

quote:
Originally posted by wherestheportojohn:
g'morn

too tenacious,
congrats on your 1/2 PR and lack of pitstops.

woo

I'm lucky to (thankfully) never have had any bleeding issues.

I have had specialists who ARE athletes, yet they are confounded by my situation.
<snort>

Had a nice 6 miler this morn in perfect fall pre-dawn conditions. Yes, I am still relegated to the dark or the TM.
(had 2 pitstops in case anyone is counting)

Have a great weekend, and GO BADGERS

Well, that figures......confuse the running docs.....I'm so sorry to hear that. But I'm excited for you on your 6 miler with only 2 pitstops!!! Whoohoo. Keep going....well, keep running is what I mean!LOL
Since the weather has gotten cold I have had no issues! Nothing, nada, zip! Nice to be back to normal running. I plan on my first full marathon in 25 weeks. Wish me luck all....

Run strong!

Re: colon issues (sorry)

guest — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 14:02:00 GMT

quote:
Originally posted by GranolaGal:

My problems are not related to running in my mind - since I haven't run in years and when I did, it wasn't more than a mile or two, probably. I mostly walk (not much running) 3 to 4 miles a day almost daily. I can understand your dr's concern if you have a family history of colon cancer. Bleeding could be one of the symptoms...I believe you're supposed to get a colonoscopy ten years before the relative with it was first diagnosed with it or by age 50, whichever comes first, but check to make sure since it's always possible for rules to change...

You know folks.....if your GI doc is not a runner, he's probably going to say don't run anymore. That's the easiest fix right? Docs that don't run are not sympathetic to runner issues. If you want to continue to run with this problem, seek advice from a doc who understands running and the runner's addiction so many of us have.

On a brighter note,..... finished my Columbus 1/2 with a new PR, no potty breaks (took 2 Immodiums) and minor bleeding from what I now believe is an internal rhoid. Has been a very relaxing recovery week and I'm already excited about my long run this weekend. Perhaps a 7 miler to see if my issues are getting better.

I hope everyone's butt is doing well!

Run Strong!

Re: colon issues (sorry)

guest — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 16:29:00 GMT

Waving back.....LOL

Oh my.....I can't imagine a 10 mile run on a Dreadmill.....and then to have to start and stop.....wherestheportajohn, you have my total admiration for your tenacity!!!

I went out for a 10 miler this weekend and by 6 miles I had that, I have to poop feeling (forgot to take the Immodium)......well, that screws the cooler weather theory! I ignored it until the 8 mile mark where I turned back toward home ---and then I remember reading that picking up the pace would cause the blood to divert to my GI tract and would help to calm it down. That did work for me and actually I was kinda sad I cut the run to 10 miles...could have gone further. So now that's my new theory...unfortunately I won't have time to test it fully before the 1/2 marathon. But I'll post my findings if I find anything and this isn't another silly theory in my search to figure out how to fix this problem!!LOL

Happy running all..

striding off now

Re: colon issues (sorry)

guest — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 16:41:00 GMT

Just checking in......today was the first cool morning I have experienced since the beginning of summer. From 76 degree runs to 48 degrees, and not a problem at all with the tummy. I had read that heat really irritates IBS and wondered if the cooler weather would provide any relief. So now I'm wondering if anyone else sees an increase in symptoms with the heat? Also I have not seen anything (I could have missed it) on anyone taking probiotics for their GI problems. I started taking them about a month ago and did notice a big difference, but again, I think the heat was the main culprit of my horrifying runs. So guess I learned something from my summer training and will need to have a different strategy for next year---not that I will ever train for a fall marathon during the summer again!

Striding off now.....

Columbus 1/2 Marathon
10/21/07

Re: colon issues (sorry)

guest — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 17:49:00 GMT

I am so so so glad to have found this site. I wasn't sure what was happening with me. I've never had a problem with the "gotta go" thing until this summer. I reasoned that it was too hot, I have IBS, I'm eating too much fiber before a run, anything, you name it......I've blamed it. Now I know I probably have all of the above issues. BUT I'm not alone. Thank you, thank you, thank you for sharing your stories and suggestions. I can't believe there are 26 pages, but I plan on reading them all! I'm 2 weeks out from my 3rd 1/2 marathon~~this one being the only one I'm worried that I might experience problems~~--I hope to use the suggestions in this post to at the very least get through this marathon without having to duck into a bathroom to rinse my shorts out in a toilet!!! Keep the stories and solutions coming!