I haven't been running for long, but this issue popped up for me once I crossed the 3 mile mark.  I'm still trying to figure out how to prevent/lessen my symptoms (which usually start about 30-45 min AFTER my run).  It appear as though (for me) it's a combination of things...

I need to be sure to 'go' BEFORE my run

I can't eat too close to my run...I'll usually just have a powerbar about an hour before I head out (I won't eat for at least two hours after a run)

I hydrate like crazy all morning, but then stop all liquids 1-1.5 hours before my run and I only take TINY sips (infrequently at that) during 4.5+ mile run (I also can't guzzle water afterwards either)

But the most surprising discovery that I made was related to my form?! I very much enjoy lifting weights and spinning. Both of those exercises require a VERY tight core...to prevent lower back injury in lifting and to stay balanced during spin.

I realized that I was subconsciously clenching my core for my entire run. Once I paid more attention to keeping my core 'supportive', but not CLENCHED...I noticed major/positive changes in my post-run condition. It's known that when running, the body restricts blood-flow to the 'gut' and redirects it to your legs. I'm guessing that perhaps that natural reaction in addition to the clenching (which would restrict blood-flow even further) could be enough to have an impact.

Sorry...rambling.  Hope this helps!

Interesting explanation on the clenching of the stomach.  Maybe that is a problem for those of you that haven't been diagnosed with anything.

nothing new to add here; just reading and waving howdy

I am somewhat comforted by seeing others with 'issues'
We'll find an answer, I'm sure!

No changes for me, unfortunately.
Every single run has at least one poopstop, and often MULTIPLE stops.

Timing?
Mine never make any sense.
Today it didn't occur until the last half mile of a 5 miler....but on tuesday, I had 5-6 poopstops from miles 1-10 on my long one. Thankfully I was at home on the TM!!

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On Wisconsin

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

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Originally posted by runninggirl33:

I have a colonoscopy next week. Thanks

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I drank a lot of broth and other salt-based products with my second colonoscopy because this helped me retain water (With my first one, I got dizzy because I wasn't retaining enough water, I assumed). Everytime I felt hungry, I drank lots of fluid or ate jello which I found helpful to do. Also, I liked the pedialyte better than the gatorade because it contains less sugar - or at least, tasted like it (you should check your sources to make sure). Powerade has vitamin B12 in it. Gatorade, powerade and probably pedialyte, too, are more hydrating than water (probably because of electrolytes), I've heard. There might be supplements you can take during your purge the day before if you feel that you need them - ask your dr. The reason I'm telling you all of this is because I didn't know a lot of this with my first colonoscopy. With my second one, the dr. (different one) actually gave me a menu of my three "meals" (if you want to call them meals-all liquid) for the day. He also provided a list of supplements/nutritious type things that I could take during the purge. I thought that the written info. (menu and other info.) he gave me helped considerably. Anyway, check with your dr. on all of this. I find it helpful to know what questions to ask, so I think above should be helpful to you to ask your dr. before the colonoscopy. The purge was the worst part for me. The colonoscopy was nothing since I was asleep. Also, you might ask your dr. if he can use propofol instead of versed (used to induce amnesia) and demerol. Propofol is non-narcotic and you wake up almost immediately after the procedure.

Good luck!

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Originally posted by runninggirl33:

He told me absolutley no more marathons. He told me I could do damage if I continued....There is a family history of colon cancer.
How come everyone keeps running with symptoms? He said I could run halfs as long as there is no bleeding or other symptoms. I should keep my mileage under whatever causes problems. He told me there was a chance I could do perminent damage if I continued. Has anyone else gotten this advice?
Thanks

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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...