My Story...So Far and some Advice please

displaced dub

Hi All

First time posting here so ill go for the short story so not to bore anyone.

Back in May i started the couch to 5k(c25k) because i had weighed in at 16st 2 and my life of physical exercise had stopped a few years ago due to serious ankle injuries playing footie.

So in August i finished the c25k and just enjoyed the 5ks, got bored with them and started the 5 - 10k app on the iPhone, so I've finished that and I'm now moving onto the half marathon. Now weighing 13st 10.

Right, heres where i need advice. Some of ye will laugh at this as my misses has. Since i have started to run the 10k's im starting to have ar*e "issues"(stop laughing!!). For instance i run a 10k loop from tesco in kildare town out into the countryside and back in via the national stud and kildare outlet village. Anyway theirs a costa coffee in the car park and i literally sprinted into the jaxs after the run to perform the runs.

Ive read online that this is an issue for some people on longer runs, some use immodium to stop it but as i start half marathon training plan this week im worried that ill be taking immodium too much. Also I've entered the Dublin Marathon in October as my main challenge and i will sh1t myself on that for sure.

I run in the morning and eat a small bowl of porridge made with milk and honey.

Also, one other question, after completing the above 2 programs well ahead of their schedules(although i did fully finish both regardless) would i be classed as a beginner or intermediate runner now for the next program.

Thanks Lads/Ladies for any help

drquirky

displaced dub wrote: »

Hi All

First time posting here so ill go for the short story so not to bore anyone.

Back in May i started the couch to 5k(c25k) because i had weighed in at 16st 2 and my life of physical exercise had stopped a few years ago due to serious ankle injuries playing footie.

So in August i finished the c25k and just enjoyed the 5ks, got bored with them and started the 5 - 10k app on the iPhone, so I've finished that and I'm now moving onto the half marathon. Now weighing 13st 10.

Right, heres where i need advice. Some of ye will laugh at this as my misses has. Since i have started to run the 10k's im starting to have ar*e "issues"(stop laughing!!). For instance i run a 10k loop from tesco in kildare town out into the countryside and back in via the national stud and kildare outlet village. Anyway theirs a costa coffee in the car park and i literally sprinted into the jaxs after the run to perform the runs.

Ive read online that this is an issue for some people on longer runs, some use immodium to stop it but as i start half marathon training plan this week im worried that ill be taking immodium too much. Also I've entered the Dublin Marathon in October as my main challenge and i will sh1t myself on that for sure.

I run in the morning and eat a small bowl of porridge made with milk and honey.

Also, one other question, after completing the above 2 programs well ahead of their schedules(although i did fully finish both regardless) would i be classed as a beginner or intermediate runner now for the next program.

Thanks Lads/Ladies for any help

Do you drink coffee w/ that breakfast? If so might wanna look at that. Also maybe have a slice of toast before you head out and save the porridge till you get back

rom

It's actually quite common. It's called "runner's trots". Most use water only to make porridge as this can be the result. I would avoid all dairy before a long run personally.

madon

I think you are going to have to just keep note of what you eat and when you run and try work out yourself whats causing it. I've been there too and still have my moments, I found dehydration has a lot to do with it, and on longer runs you are probably losing more fluid. I find with me it happens more in the morning as I am not as hydrated. I also think sometimes I find I get so worried that something will happen that it adds to the problem. Until you find an answer plan your route so there is toilets along the way:D

nellocono

Yep, had experiences with this in the past as well. If you can single out every thing you eat you should be able to find the culprit and remove it to solve the issue.

Its usually, dairy, caffeine or fruit of some sort... Maybe just try dry toast at least 3 hours before your next run

EauRouge79

Think you might be making more of this than you need to.
My advice would be to just watch what you eat and more importantly, give yourself more time in the mornings to ensure that there is a "bowel movement" before you run. I wouldnt leave the house without at least 1 trip to the bathroom.
Im sure all of us have gotten caught out on a run before and youl be fine.

plumber77

Have had these problems in the past as well. I eat very little now before a run and definitely try to be up long enough to have some bowel movement before I leave. Well worth the bit of extra planning to avoid that feeling..On the plus side it's great you can sprint at the end of your 10k loop

displaced dub

thanks for the replies so far, i suppose i forgot to mention that these trotts continue after for a few hours also.

will change my approach to eating in the am before the long runs and see how that goes.

on another note i was lucky to be in the olympic stadium for the mens 5k final and mens 4 x 100m final in London, i can tell ya that those Jamaican lads wouldn't have got near me sprinting to costa!!!

Murph_D

And of course coffee or tea (or any hot drink) is a wonderful aid to encourage that BM, so it has its place.

displaced dub

Just in from a 4 mile run as day 1 of half marathon training has started and no sign of wanting the jaxs yet. Have a long run later in this training week so will see how it goes.

statss

I have IBS, and took up running this year. It's all about the planning for me. If I am running in the morning I make sure to get up an hour beforehand and have a mighty big drink of orange juice to clear me out. Helps a lot. In general I try to adopt a gluten free/paleo diet as much as possible and this has helped a lot. I'm at the stage now where I can almost predict a flair up ; e.g few pints the night before, after a takeaway, after a coffee etc. Using a food tracking app called myfitness pal really helped at the beginning to see what it I was putting into my body.

hardCopy

I had to experiment with my breakfast times till I got to eating 2.5 hours before a long run. It's the only thing that seems to work for me.

It can be a bit of a pain but I just make sure the very first thing I do is eat, if it's an early start I'll usually have time to go back to bed for a nap before I need to get ready.

I also end up gassy/scuttery for the rest of the day after any hard race longer than 5K. Still haven't managed to sort this one.

InTheTrees

Use a natural fibre supplement and get regular so your "empty" at running time?

It can take a week or two.

:pac:

plumber77

Natural fibre supplement. Was that the inspiration behind your forum name?

just-joe

Are you running early morning? If ya are then don't eat anything before ya go out, even for 10k I have found empty stomach is better than eating an hour or less beforehand.

I have also found that I can be running fine but then when I pick up the pace I need t go to the jax, but then when I slow down again it eases off. so if you're having trouble on a long run maybe slow down or stop and walk. Although I have read don't try to keep it in, so as soon as ya get the chance go to the jax..

displaced dub

Thanks for all the replies so far.

Ive changed my running times from early morning to either late morning or lunch time.

At least this way im fed and watered for longer and have an auld "BM". As my Half Marathon training ramps up i will see if the issue continues.

Have done a 20miles this week and monday was the only day that i had the problem and that was a 10k.

The journey continues and costa will always be close:D:D:D