Guest Norma Posted August 30, 2014 Report Share Posted August 30, 2014 Hello everyone. I have started my C25K training and I am on my 3rd week. A week ago, exactly, I ran my first 5K and although I walked some, I was able to complete. Now for my questions: For those of you that have been running a while, how do you prevent or deal with the urgency to use the bathroom when you are running? I try to do my business before the run, but usually 30 min into the run, I have to use the bathroom...and I did buy good shoes, but was running with older shoes. The left side of my L foot is sore. Any ideas, suggestions? Thanks for your input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kvossandrews Posted August 30, 2014 Report Share Posted August 30, 2014 I have the same bathroom issues will be good to see others comments and advise here. It's so annoying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Norma Posted September 3, 2014 Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 I have the same bathroom issues will be good to see others comments and advise here. It's so annoying well, either it is too personal or nobody wishes to share. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyAnn Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 Well, I live in the country so it is easy to duck behind a bush and GO. If you are in the city, are you near any parks that have restrooms? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Colah Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 I won't drink more than 10oz within 90 minutes before I plan to train. It takes some time for water to absorb into your system so hydrating early is a good idea. Google 'chia gel' recipe and see if it's something that could help you supplement for proper hydration. Hope this helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 I won't drink more than 10oz within 90 minutes before I plan to train. It takes some time for water to absorb into your system so hydrating early is a good idea. Google 'chia gel' recipe and see if it's something that could help you supplement for proper hydration. Hope this helps! I will try that..thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverStrong Posted September 11, 2014 Report Share Posted September 11, 2014 I don't drink anything for a hour before I run , then right before the race like 5 minute I drink a cup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookie816 Posted September 11, 2014 Report Share Posted September 11, 2014 My saving grace has been my Kegel exercises. I drive a bus, so I'm stuck for hours at a time. The exercises helped to reduce that sudden urge to go. Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRoseWithin~Shannon Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 Oh my goodness! Here I thought Norma, (all of you) were talking about #2 ...until I got to the end. I was imagining all sorts of funny things. Don't ask. I had no issues with #1 (I was drinking a gallon a day). I'd drop behind a bush if possible, or hold it. Also, I worked out at 4:30am and ONLY drank 16oz upon rising. When I did work out in the afternoon, I would not drink at all before a run. That said, in the past..... boy oh boy(!!) when and if #2 struck ... I had to stop and work on butt exercises. LOL I would always do my business before a run ... yet sometimes ... sometimes it just wasn't fun on a run when I had to stop and walk more slowly, and I'm sure oddly. No way I'd stop and squat on those random occasions. That said, a cup of hot coffee stimulates my colonic muscles and empties me out before a run-almost every single time. For fun, if you are interested, look up why coffee makes us poop. If you don't enjoy coffee, tea worked for me too ... anything hot worked for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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