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26 Replies Last post: Aug 27, 2007 8:46 AM by funrun99 Go to original post 1 2 Previous Next

funrun99

11 posts since
Aug 9, 2004

15. Aug 16, 2007 11:03 PM

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Re: Embarrassing problem on long runs

Wow! Thanks so much everyone for sharing your remidies! I certainly have a lot of options to try here.

To answer a few of the questions posted in return to my question....

The recent long runs have been 13 - 16 miles and i'm not sure that hydration is my problem. (I drink at least 64 oz. of water a day + 16 oz or so of powerade/gatorade the day before a long run). Out on the runs I usually just take 3 bottles in my fuel belt - two of water, 1 of powerade. And yes, I have been taking t.p. with me too!!

I'm sure I don't get enough fiber (don't even know what to eat that has fiber in it...)during the week so I'll find a supplement and do some research and include it in my diet. I like the idea of eating earlier in the day on Fridays for my Sat long run too, seems like an easy enough & logical solution.

I'm open to more ideas too! Thanks again everyone, I appreciate it --- and I'm sure the folks along my running route do too!

Girl In Motion

253 posts since
Feb 4, 2007

16. Aug 16, 2007 11:11 PM

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Re: Embarrassing problem on long runs

Fiber - besides fruits and veggies, Fiber One Honey Clusters cereal is really tasty and doesn't taste like it's good for you. It has 13g fiber per serving.

Gregolowe

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Jul 6, 2006

17. Aug 17, 2007 7:05 AM

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Re: Embarrassing problem on long runs

the only time I've ever had this problem is when I eat TOO MUCH fiber. Fiber moves things through the digestive track more quickly. My most regular and easy eliminations have been when I've reduced my fiber intake, usually by cutting back on the sprouted grain bread. Maybe we're each individuals, but this is why low carb diets can lead to constipation. If you want to reduce the bulk and frequency of your bm's, reducing fiber is the way to go. Do what you want though. eAt earlier nd increase your fiber. See if that helps. IF it doesn't, try the opposite approach. By doing the above I found relief.

danadear

376 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

18. Aug 17, 2007 8:28 AM

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Re: Embarrassing problem on long runs

quote:<HR>Originally posted by flobaby:
Fiber - besides fruits and veggies, Fiber One Honey Clusters cereal is really tasty and doesn't taste like it's good for you. It has 13g fiber per serving.<HR>

Yep..Fiber one Honey Clusters are great. I eat it almost every morning. helps with weight loss too. I also buy double fiber wheat bread now. I hate fiber supplements.

brown82799

308 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

19. Aug 17, 2007 4:40 PM

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Re: Embarrassing problem on long runs

Running just makes you get arthritis in your knees....then you can't squat to go on the side of the road in an emergency while running 40 miles on a sunday morning when you should be in church anyway.....

just a little joke - but i did hear that **** (sorry) about my knees twice last weekend.....this is a thoroughly disgusting topic, by the way....

Bugs34

616 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

20. Aug 18, 2007 2:02 PM

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Re: Embarrassing problem on long runs

You are not alone. I have been caught with my pants down, so embarrassing, and have had to pick my leaf carefully. (Often I think if the a non-runner knew the trouble I have to go through, they'd REALLY think us runners are nuts.)

I try to not eat any of the following two days before LR:
dairy
junk food, especially chocolate
high fiber foods.

Fruit the day before LR works well for me. In morning, two days before LR I take a fiber supplement.

During a few LRs and day of marathon, right before running I take an immodium A.D. Ran two marathons, no pit stops.

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kidRiot

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21. Aug 21, 2007 1:12 AM

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Oh man, i feel ya. It sometimes happens when i do my 5 miler. But, it had two bathrooms along the route in parks, so if i feel like i have to go earlier, or later, i can choose = P

But on my 3 milers, oh man, it ruins my entire run. Usually gets to the point where it's burning. Then i have to stop and walk it off, then start, then stop etc...

nj joe

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22. Aug 21, 2007 2:51 PM

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Re: Embarrassing problem on long runs

what a crappy problem

92heelgrad

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23. Aug 22, 2007 8:52 PM

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I get up an hour to 90 minutes before the LR, and drink some coffee. Nothing gets things going like some strong Starbucks.

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24. Aug 24, 2007 4:10 PM

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I usually get up an hour before a run, chug a lot (usually two glasses) of water, and go sit on the toilet until I'm ready to go.

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biketm

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25. Aug 24, 2007 6:51 PM

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I use to have the same horrible problem....like every freakin run. As one poster stated, I have conditioned myself to "go" at certain times...6:00am and 12:00 noon after lunch. I don't know how this exacty works, but it did for me. Yeah, sometimes just hold it longer, and your body adjusts.

Good luck...this can be a real annoying problem.

Tim

funrun99

11 posts since
Aug 9, 2004

26. Aug 27, 2007 8:46 AM

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Re: Embarrassing problem on long runs

Thanks everybody for the sharing your remedies with me! I'm happy to report a successful 14 mile run over the weekend with NO stops along the way!

I took a combination of all of your suggestions - no dairy on Saturday, early morning coffee, early dinner on Saturday and 2 Imodium before I headed out. Not sure which one did it, but you can bet I'll be following the same routine next weekend.

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