Could it be he is not hydrated enough before he is running? Has anyone had similar problems? Advice would be appreciated.
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Stomach problems after runs
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, Feb 22 2002 06:55 AM
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Posted 22 February 2002 - 06:55 AM
One of my friends is having stomach aches and diarrhoea after some runs. The first time he thought it may have been food poisoning, but it has happened again. The last run that it happened after was about 18ks at 4.55 pace (he's training for a marathon). He hasn't had problems on his weekly long (30-35km) runs, although he does run with a bottle and has a gel thingy for those long runs.
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Posted 22 February 2002 - 01:30 PM
I often have that problem. Especially on long runs. I think it partially just the motion of your stomach moving up and down so many times. Tell your friend to drink sports or electrolyte drinks every 20 minutes or so during his long run. I also find that a serving of plain rice afterwards helps me stop getting the runs. I also find that if I don't eat any fat for three hours before a long run, I am usually OK. Even saying that, sometimes I still get an upset stomach and just accept it as a part of the long run.
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Posted 02 March 2002 - 06:12 PM
I used to suffer this problem on runs longer than about 1.5h. I find that if I keep my fibre intake as low as possible in the 12hours leading up to a long run than I do not suffer this problem anymore. (I usually run at night and the main trigger for me seems to be having weetbix or another high fibre meal for breakfast)
:) hope this is of help
:) hope this is of help
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Posted 04 March 2002 - 04:39 AM
I also have a problem with upset stomach during midweek training run usually the harder I run the more chance there is of it happening.I will get cramps to the point where all I can manage to do is shuffle.If anyone has any advice it would be appreciated.P.S all my runs are in the evening.
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Posted 06 March 2002 - 11:30 PM
I get it too. Very unpleasant. I have adjusted my diet to eliminate anything too fatty or sweet before running, and it seems to help. I try to eat sushi rolls, or pasta salad and a few banana's for lunch if i know i'm doing a longer run in the evening. So far so good.
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Posted 10 March 2002 - 09:02 PM
Hi there,
this problem usually occurs when eating foods that contain a lot of bulk before running I also believe chocolate can have this effect too. However I once had this problem and it didn't matter what I ate so I find that not eating anything before my morning run and nothing for 2 hours before my evening run has completly prevented this from occuring.
this problem usually occurs when eating foods that contain a lot of bulk before running I also believe chocolate can have this effect too. However I once had this problem and it didn't matter what I ate so I find that not eating anything before my morning run and nothing for 2 hours before my evening run has completly prevented this from occuring.
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Posted 13 March 2002 - 06:35 PM
Some runners find that sports drinks with fructose in them give them the trots.
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Posted 15 March 2002 - 02:39 PM
I have found that spicy food even from the night before can be enough to upset the gut and also too much coffee, especially on hard runs. I recommend you take note of all the food/drinks you have taken in prior to any run that makes you feel ill. I have found hydrating very important both before, during and after any exercise. I used get crook a lot but very rarely these adys being more careful with my diet and hydrating. Be diligent and you can avoid this problem.
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Posted 17 March 2002 - 08:15 PM
Lots of response to your problem. I will add another. Avoid dairy products the day before a long run, sometimes that affects runners. All the best.
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Posted 31 March 2002 - 09:46 AM
What happens is that the body shuts down the blood supply to the gut and digestion vitually ceases when you exercise for a long time. So the body reacts by wanting to eliminate ANY material from large intestine. You will have to find out what suits YOU.
NOTE- avoid sports drinks as they contain mainly simple sugars and salts which don't get absorbed anyway.
NOTE- avoid sports drinks as they contain mainly simple sugars and salts which don't get absorbed anyway.
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Posted 17 February 2005 - 11:44 PM
I almost always have intestinal cramps and severe diarrhea after an Olympic distance triathlon and 1/2 ironmans. Looking forward to my first Ironman (Brazil) but not the "trots". Help!! I understand the body shuts off the blood supply to the stomach so the intestines get rid of everything. I like my energy drinks and gels as I feel they work for me but are they working against me? Suggestions?
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Posted 17 February 2005 - 12:25 PM
Several years ago when I first started running, I had severe intestinal cramps and diarrhoea after every single run. I even went to the extent of getting a colonoscopy done (not nice!) to determine if there were any problems relating to my digestive system, etc.
I haven't experienced bad cramping for more than 12 months now and I conclude the following changes
- My fitness has improved markedly over the years that I have been running, therefore my body is more efficient for running.
- I have eliminated all processed foods from my diet. My diet is comprised of wheat free cereal , rice milk, fish, rice, vegies, salad and fruit and the occassional red meat. I avoid pastas, breads and dairy because I find these foods upset my stomach.
- I also find that maintaining a routine with my eating helps with my training. If I eat something at an abnormal time, this aggravates my stomach and will often cause me problems when I run.
My advice is similar to the many other suggestions above, take note of the foods you are eating throughout the day and also record the times that you experience stomach problems after a run. Hopefully, over time you will observe a pattern and some small changes to diet will be all that is necessary.
I haven't experienced bad cramping for more than 12 months now and I conclude the following changes
- My fitness has improved markedly over the years that I have been running, therefore my body is more efficient for running.
- I have eliminated all processed foods from my diet. My diet is comprised of wheat free cereal , rice milk, fish, rice, vegies, salad and fruit and the occassional red meat. I avoid pastas, breads and dairy because I find these foods upset my stomach.
- I also find that maintaining a routine with my eating helps with my training. If I eat something at an abnormal time, this aggravates my stomach and will often cause me problems when I run.
My advice is similar to the many other suggestions above, take note of the foods you are eating throughout the day and also record the times that you experience stomach problems after a run. Hopefully, over time you will observe a pattern and some small changes to diet will be all that is necessary.
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Posted 12 September 2005 - 03:03 PM
Yesterday after the Blackmore's half I finished feeling pretty good and maybe a little dehydrated. I ran the race with my own gatorade and grabbed some more afterwards with a Bacon & Egg roll.
Not long after that a started to feel poorly and had to sit down on the Opera House steps for 20 mins or so . Then the stomach cramps started. From then I had diarrhea on and off for about 3 hours after the race.
Don't know what caused it as my diet beforehand was nothing different from any other race. Pasta for two days before. Plenty of water. Fruit & yoghurt on the morning before the race.
By the time I had got home and showered, I has feeling OK.
Very short illness. Very odd. Any ideas ? :unsure:
Not long after that a started to feel poorly and had to sit down on the Opera House steps for 20 mins or so . Then the stomach cramps started. From then I had diarrhea on and off for about 3 hours after the race.
Don't know what caused it as my diet beforehand was nothing different from any other race. Pasta for two days before. Plenty of water. Fruit & yoghurt on the morning before the race.
By the time I had got home and showered, I has feeling OK.
Very short illness. Very odd. Any ideas ? :unsure:
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Posted 12 September 2005 - 04:04 PM
Gronk,
Sounds like dehydration, maybe? Or the egg and bacon roll may have been a bit greasy first thing after a hard run. Some suggest that the first meal after a run should be like the last meal before. But it's very hard to pin-point exactly what causes it, whether it's timing of your breakfast before the run, what you eat the night before, and how well your body "eliminates" what it doesn't need the morning before the race. I know that if I am feeling even slightly bloated before a run, it is sure to catch up with me either during or after a run.
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Sounds like dehydration, maybe? Or the egg and bacon roll may have been a bit greasy first thing after a hard run. Some suggest that the first meal after a run should be like the last meal before. But it's very hard to pin-point exactly what causes it, whether it's timing of your breakfast before the run, what you eat the night before, and how well your body "eliminates" what it doesn't need the morning before the race. I know that if I am feeling even slightly bloated before a run, it is sure to catch up with me either during or after a run.
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