Defacation before, after or during runs

Recently, I been having gastrointenstinal problems (i.e. diarihha and stomach cramping)either before or during runs. I'm not sure if this is because I tend to get nervous before running, which upsets my stomach or because of a change in my diet--I am currently on spring break from college and the only reasonably priced dining facilities in close proximity to where i am staying are a Taco Bell and a Denny's.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Dude, Shut the hell up and go talk to your doctor

Good on you for bringing this up. Agreed it is something you should probably chat to your doctor about, but no one should ever be told to shut up about a health problem. Especially given the enormous resource of running experience that Letsrun represents.

My friend experienced a similar period, with the addition of abdominal distension due to excessive gas. Do you have this? I guess all runners cope with this kind of thing from time to time. I would definitely say that fatty, greasy, fried processed foods (which I assume are the only things on the menu at those outlets you listed) will be a major contributing factor. Go to the supermarket, buy some vegetables and make yourself a proper runners' meal - tuna pasta and vegetables in tomato sauce. This should help you out a bit.

In the mean time, try a bit of fibre (bran, dried apricots, grain cereals) to thicken up your excrement and hopefully make it more predictable. If the pain goes on much after you finish running you should probably go to the doctor.

Good luck

This sounds very serious. In order to help you, I must ask you a question.

Do you like the nachos bell grande?

Out.

This sounds very serious. In order to help you, I must ask you a question.

Do you like the nachos bell grande?

Out.[/quote]

lmfao...nah hes more of a chalupa kind of guy

Listen, if you think that explosive diarehha is an issue to mock and insult, i feel pity. You all do not considering that according to a study done by Harvard Medical School approximatly 87% of males undergo bouts of chronic diariaha for period of 3+ months. I'm sure that knowing this, in addition to the fact that cornell scientologists revealed that excess stomach fluid decreases running eficiency by percentages up to 7%, will in the future prevent you from deriding such posts.

Ignoring Diarihhea is ignoring you're slef. I know we've all had it...so just admit to it and stop playing tough.

P.S. One of my frineds knows Josh Cox and he claims that he will be appearing on the New Year's 2006 episode of the O.C.--in case you were wondering

Bring a poop bag with you. Just put some tp in a zip lock bag and when you have the runs on a run look for a bush to hide and shit or piss out your ass.

one thing that works for me if I forget the poop bag and there aren't any restrooms nearby is look for houses for sale. They usually have flyers infront of them that say take one. I have taken more than one on many occasions and, well, they work in emergency situations.

iflyboats wrote:

..., I finally discovered the ultimate solution to runner's craps: STIMULANT DRUGS. Taking a stimulant drug such as those prescribed for ADHD (adderrall, dexedrine, ritalin, etc.) will usually induce a bowel movement when it kicks in. Pop a pill about an hour before running, defecate thoroughly, and you'll be fine on your run.

Sorry to be so blunt, but this is really stupid advice. Popping stimulant drugs for no reason (at least not related problem) is a sure way to become a drug addict. If you have to take a stimulant in order to induce a bowel movement, drink a cup of strong coffee an hour to hour and half before your run. However, if you are not used to it, it might cause you even more stomach cramping.

I would advice- stay away from dairy and gas producing foods (ie. beans, broccoli, onions, all kinds of lentils...) at least until after your run. Observe, whether you get bloated from dairy products- you might be lactose intolerant.