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DamageINC

K3's Useless Admin
|K3| Executive
Two of my sisters who run marathons and are constantly training have run into these issues as well. I've heard stories they've told of super long distance runners eating pizza's and what not while they run. Try some power bars and things like that during a run. Don't eat huge meals, just small ones constantly so you body can keep on an even keel so to speak and produce constant energy. And of course, keep hydrated. It's tougher to keep hydrated and cooler and cold days, so make sure to force yourself to drink.

GI and stomach problems are very common for long distance runners, theories vary as to why. Different techniques work for different people, and sometimes it's just something you'll have to always deal with. Try emptying your bowels as much as possible before a run and taking some Imodium AD or Pepto. You will probably need to experiment with different things to try and find something that helps.

A Google search can give you a lot of useful information on this. As i said it's very common, so don't quit :D
 

TheDude

Dudesicle
|K3| Member
In my experience, dehydration is usually the cause of this. Most people are dehydrated pretty much all the time. In fact, it takes a while to really get back to a good level of hydration and a state where your body can begin to regulate it's hydration (and maximize its efficiency) again really well. You need to drink plenty of water regularly THROUGHOUT THE DAY. Drinking a shit ton of water in the morning or 8 glasses at night isn't really going to work out as well. Soda, juice, milk....etc. are not an adequate substitute if you really want to be hydrated. Sorry. Still, I don't practice this. I'm dehydrated.
 

Kessa

|KKK|'s Sheep Herder
Former Krew Member
try pushing out your chin and breathing it brings in more oxygen, if that helps any.
 

Ethan

Captain
Former Krew Member
Don't quit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 7.5 miles will be hard on anyone's stomach. Use your downhills to take it slow and recover, and keep a slow, steady pace if you are cramping on the flat ground. Sometimes, stopping is the worst thing you can do. Run through the pain, make sure your chest is puffed out, and take deep breaths the pump the oxygen throughout your body.
 
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