So in the days before, try to spend a little extra time in restorative yoga, meditation, or anything quiet and calming. The added stress of race day can cause issues due to changes in digestive enzymes. My worst race experience ever was when I got crazy and had fried catfish the day before…oye. Same as above, eat the meals you’ve been eating throughout training not just on race morning, but the day before as well. Give yourself and your body time to get things moving well before the start line.
The sudden influx of a sugary gel when you haven’t used them previously is a great way to find yourself seeking a bush. Try to train with the gel or drink they will have on the course or start using whole foods, anything that has helped your body know what to expect. Stick to gels you have tested during training.
#Last stop joggers plus#
Some runners are fine in training and find that on race day they have GI issues, usually due to increased nerves.įollowing are a few factors and solutions, plus check out these tips to reduce race day nerves. Since I think race day deserves it’s own discussion, a few immediate tips! Race Day Ideas for Handling Runner Trots I noticed a number of the runners we coach were suddenly on the struggle bus with this particular issue and feeling super embarrassed they kept it to themselves until it was making training a lot less fun.Īfter lots of research and many ideas, I thought hearing from a few other coaches/runners would help provide some solutions!įor those of you who prefer to watch your tips, I’ve talked more about my top 9 in this video! It’s no wonder that Bill Rodgers, marathon legend with four victories in both the Boston Marathon and the New York City marathon in the late 1970s said, “ More marathons are won or lost in the porta-toilets than at the dinner table.”
Which makes locations of porta potties an important factor in race selection! During my time running, I’ve dealt with IT band issues, aches, pains, debilitating calf cramps, even a dislocated rib…but luckily I’ve had the rare experience with the politely named “runners trots” (more accurately named runner’s diarrhea).įor those unfamiliar, this is a generic term to referring to the GI issues experienced by at least 35% of runners during either training or on race day.
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