Having to poop on my run is ruining my training

I have this problem, too. Tried immodium, lowering my sugar intake, cutting out dairy, went vegan, nothing worked. I always go right before I run, but it seems to have no effect. There's somehow always still more. If I am able to find a restroom on a run, I use it and am fine for a couple miles before I have to go again. I've tried not eating for 12 hours before a run, and going right before I leave, and still had it happen. The only thing left I can think of is that I'm celiac or gluten-intolerant, so I'm probably going to try going gluten-free this summer...not looking forward to it, I want my beer/pizza.

1) not eating grains helps a lot;

2) drink water at night instead of eating;

3) drink a quart to half gallon of water 30 to 60 minutes before running;

4) have a pit stop arranged about a mile from the start.

Hello there,I just found your very old thread! I am having the same problems. It is horrible and I wonder how it's going for you? Did you find a solution or a way to live with the problem? I am thinking of trying yet another elimination diet. I would truly appreciate knowing what has happened in the years that have passed. Thanks!

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I have this problem, too. Tried immodium, lowering my sugar intake, cutting out dairy, went vegan, nothing worked. I always go right before I run, but it seems to have no effect. There's somehow always still more. If I am able to find a restroom on a run, I use it and am fine for a couple miles before I have to go again. I've tried not eating for 12 hours before a run, and going right before I leave, and still had it happen. The only thing left I can think of is that I'm celiac or gluten-intolerant, so I'm probably going to try going gluten-free this summer...not looking forward to it, I want my beer/pizza.

Eliminate all alcohol and all caffeine from your diet as a start.

Maybe cut down depends adult diapers into dolphin shorts?

No seriously I'm sorry that is a shitty problem.

Guys in my high school pooped while running all the time. It was no big deal.

I can only say what works for me, having had the same problem to a severe degree throughout my entire running life. The cure is simple: to always consume caffeine to stimulate a bowel movement shortly before running. This completely prevents the urge from striking during the run. If I don't do so, it's almost a given that having to stop and poop repeatedly will completely ruin my session. IMO it makes no difference how you time your eating, nor what you eat; its simply a matter of your bowels being prone to stimulation.

True story bro?

Butt seriously, green smoothies the day before and go to town in the morning.

Wear a diaper

Rule of runners poops: if you are out running and feel even the slightest urge or random thought about the bathroom, IMMEDIATELY head for the closest one. If you try to hang on you're going to find out what you pace is while clenching your butt cheeks.

Solution: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hcA8wFKhYY

I have this problem as well and it does not matter what I eat or drink the night before.

I wake up, immediately have one cup of coffee and a massive dump out. Within 30-60 minutes of waking, I head out the door for my run. Almost without fail 3-4 miles into my run I have to poop. Pooping in the woods or behind bushes or dumpsters has become way too natural for me. Always carry some tp on your pocket. I know where all the port-a-johns are too.

various suggestions wrote:

1) not eating grains helps a lot;

2) drink water at night instead of eating;

3) drink a quart to half gallon of water 30 to 60 minutes before running;

4) have a pit stop arranged about a mile from the start.

Starving yourself then drinking a HALF GALLON(!) of water before your run is going to lead to as many problems as having to poop! You might not have to poop but you'll be stopping at every tree to take a leak.

As others have suggested, use something to stimulate your bowels and give yourself more time to spend on the can. A cup of strong black coffee followed by 30-45 minutes on the toilet should take care of everything. If you just sit there you'll usually get hit a second time by the gingerbread man (any marathon talk listeners?). Bring your iPad or a book so you have something to do.

If all else fails, add nicotine to the equation. Coffee and a cigarette or a lip of dip is like pouring Draino into your system.

there's no problem. consider that your warmup. you might also walk around for a few minutes before your run and take care of biz before your run.

I learned every hiding place in Central Park, new which leaves were good to use, which ones were useless and which ones really hurt.

I dealt with it by

- Fiber supplements

- Probiotics

- Using an elimination diet to establish that chicken set off diarrhea

Don't let people tell you something doesn't work until you've tried it.

Randy Oldman wrote:

I learned every hiding place in Central Park, new which leaves were good to use, which ones were useless and which ones really hurt.

You're disgusting. It's a pity nobody kicked the sh|t out of you.

ejk wrote:

I never used to have this problem, but now it happens on virtually every run.

I usually run later in the day so usually I have already went once.

I get the urge about 3-4 miles in and I often have to stop. I eat well and do not have any other GI issues.

Any advice on how to get it to stop? Diet? Supplements?

used to happen to me every run too. Why is it a big deal? Simply make sure your route has a restroom - or if you run in the woods, have tp - take a 5 min break & then resume your run. Stop bitching about minor crap...literally

Fruity wrote:

Running roulette:- Prunes, dates and figs - 100g minimum washed down with two cups of cofee. See how far down the street you get before you shit yourself.

LOL

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