Longer distance embarrassment 😮!

[JoolieB1]

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!  At around 6k, I am desperate to go to the toilet, it is a good job I am in the woods.  It is terrible to try and run when I am desperate to do a poo (so sorry to lower the tone)!  I am concerned about doing my 10k event in June, will there be toilets around the route?  Or do you have any tips to make sure I can go at home?  

[Irishprincess Graduate10]

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!).

[JoolieB1 Graduate10 in reply to Irishprincess]

Thank you!  I have been running 10k for about 2 months now, so u r right, it is something new to me.  My event isn't until June, I have allowed plenty of time to get more experience.  Hadn't thought of that, nerves will mean I am not likely to be constipated before I set off LOL!  I don't drink coffee so will wait and see!

[PurpleWizardry]

You could always try an enema the day before for a clearout!  Or eat loads of white rice the evening before which help "bind" you up!

[PurpleWizardry]

PS my worry is wanting a wee whilst on a run!

[JoolieB1 Graduate10 in reply to PurpleWizardry]

I am ok on a short run but it is a problem 😳

[Anniemurph Graduate10]

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   All that bouncing around shakes everything around!  Can you check with the race organisers, just in case?

[JoolieB1 Graduate10 in reply to Anniemurph]

Thinking about it, I would think nerves will shift it all before I get to the venue but it is a Race for Life so I would think it will be well organised

[Realfoodieclub Graduate10]

In the books and such they advise less fiber on the day of an event to help.  I'm the opposite always go twice before I leave the house with nerves/anticipation.  on normal run days it doesn't bother me.  Most events have toilets so you could check where yours are Incase, it might help to settle your nerves.  

[poppypug Graduate10]

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

[JoolieB1 Graduate10 in reply to poppypug]

That is worth considering, not til June so if it continues to be a problem nearer the time,M that would be a good option, the day before

[ju-ju- Graduate10]

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??!!!

[davelinks Graduate10]

Maybe a cork will help😊 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..😱