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[The_Pony]

I have just started to run after many years and every time I start to run I want to pee anybody has any tips that could help i go to the toilet before leaving

[Overweightandunfit Graduate]

Hi,

Assuming you are female (if you are male sorry I have no advice whatsoever) you could try doing pelvic floor exercises. Unfortunately the other option I use if I am going to be somewhere with no access to a toilet for a couple of hours (dehydrate myself beforehand) is not useful in this context as it is very, very important to be hydrated when running.

[The_Pony in reply to Overweightandunfit]

Thanks I am a male and that’s why I am struggling as important to drink

[Overweightandunfit Graduate in reply to The_Pony]

Ahh sorry, in that case I can't help - hope someone else has some suggestions.

[John_W Graduate Ambassador in reply to The_Pony]

How much are you drinking in the hours before you run?

[The_Pony in reply to John_W]

I am not drinking too much as I now know the problem usually have a mouthful of water before I leave basically just to wet the lips

[John_W Graduate Ambassador in reply to The_Pony]

OK - do you suffer from anxiety or depression?

[The_Pony in reply to John_W]

To be honest never thought about just carry on but I do suffer from closterfobia and sounds silly can’t wear anything tight around my neck and it’s getting worse

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on getting started.

This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

and includes advice on minimising impact, stretching after every run, hydration and strengthening exercises, all of which will help.

Kegel exercises (which can be done by both males and females) will improve bladder control.

Enjoy your journey.

[nowster Graduate]

It could be a "fight or flight" adrenaline and "stress" cortisol response kicking in.

I have had a phantom "want the loo" feeling when I've just done some hard bit of running (eg. a new hill). It usually passes within a minute or so.

[The_Pony in reply to nowster]

I am not sure I just keep going but horrible feeling hopefully it will just go and thanks