I am fine with a 5km run but when I do a longer run such as a 10k, I have a problem that is pretty embarrassing! Ā At around 6k, I am desperate to go to the toilet, it is a good job I am in the woods. Ā It is terrible to try and run when I am desperate to do a poo (so sorry to lower the tone)! Ā I am concerned about doing my 10k event in June, will there be toilets around the route? Ā Or do you have any tips to make sure I can go at home? Ā
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That used to happen to me but after a while it stopped. I think your body gets used to running the longer distances. Don't worry about your race. I have found pre race nerves usually do a great job of making sure this isn't a problem!
Some people here swear by drinking a very strong cup of coffee before they leave the house to get everything moving. I've not tried this but it might be worth a go (sorry!).
Thank you! Ā I have been running 10k for about 2 months now, so u r right, it is something new to me. Ā My event isn't until June, I have allowed plenty of time to get more experience. Ā Hadn't thought of that, nerves will mean I am not likely to be constipated before I set off LOL! Ā I don't drink coffee so will wait and see!
You could always try an enema the day before for a clearout! Ā Or eat loads of white rice the evening before which help "bind" you up!
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I cannot - will not - leave the house for a run, even a short one, unless 'regular daily health' has occurred, as my old hygiene teacher used to put it Ā All that bouncing around shakes everything around!Ā Can you check with the race organisers, just in case?
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In the books and such they advise less fiber on the day of an event to help. Ā I'm the opposite always go twice before I leave the house with nerves/anticipation. Ā on normal run days it doesn't bother me. Ā Most events have toilets so you could check where yours are Incase, it might help to settle your nerves. Ā
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Hi Joolie, I always take an Immodium before a 10k just in case .
I've only ever noticed toilets en route at the Great Manchester Run last year , I didn't notice any on my other 10ks so it might be worth checking xxx
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There are a lot of runners who panic about this... And usually there are loos. But it depends on the event. Could you take Imodium on the day??!!!
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Maybe a cork will helpš I usually get that all done first thing in the morning, I suffer with anxiety, so literally have the s---s with it at times, so I get it sorted early in the day. But have had the occasional feeling when running that I need to have a pee, although have recently drained the sump! Then the feeling dies away.. Must be the joggling about..š±