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Bloggy McBloggerson
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2011 Bests
5K-22:49 10K-47:38 Half Mary-1:51:50
2012 Race Report
1/1-New Year's 5K-22:11
2/11-Sweetheart Classic 4-mile-29:49
3/24-Coulee Chase 5K-21:40
5/6-Colorado Marathon-4:08:30
5/28-Bolder Boulder 10K
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My bug is back
I feel fine, but am making numerous potty trips since about midnight. I'm not giving up on this race, so I need some suggestions. I'm hoping the diarrhea goes away, but what to eat and drink before Sunday? And if it doesn't, depends aren't too embarrassing are they? 
In all seriousness, I'm trying to hydrate. Should I think about imodium? I'm worried about constipation from that. I should still attempt to carb load a bit right? Foods I'm not thinking of that will help "slow my roll"? Things other than the obvious to avoid?
Thanks in advance, you guys. I'm sorry I'm so high maintenance.
Yes,I'm smiling...I'm a marathoner!
Bloggy McBloggerson
CO Nestie Award Winner-Prettiest Brain-Back to Back!
2011 Bests
5K-22:49 10K-47:38 Half Mary-1:51:50
2012 Race Report
1/1-New Year's 5K-22:11
2/11-Sweetheart Classic 4-mile-29:49
3/24-Coulee Chase 5K-21:40
5/6-Colorado Marathon-4:08:30
5/28-Bolder Boulder 10K
Re: My bug is back
Oh boy. Maybe pedialyte to be sure you are fully hydrated?
I was going to suggest imodium too. Even if you are constipated for the race, that's better than the alternative right?
I'd stick to bland foods too like chicken, pasta, rice, and bread.
Good luck and let us know how it goes.
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04/15 KI Metric Marathon/16.3 m (2:05:55, 7:43 pace)
05/06 Frederick 13.1 (1:41:09)
11/04 NYCM
Immodium stat. Couple that with apple sauce, ginger ale, baked potatoe plain pasta etc
Did I mention immodium stat?
In terms of problems to have, dehydration >>> constipation.
Take the Immodium. It will probably fix you right up.
I had a stomach bug last weekend. My suggestion:
1) Now: take the immodium.
2) Tomorrow: hydrate hydrate hydrate. Expect nothing to happen.
3) Sunday: Know where all the porta potties are along the race route.
The timing, plus the running, would make Sunday morning a prime time for things to start moving a bit again.
Oh no!
hydrate. don't forget the electrolytes.
I would still attempt to keep your caloric intake up, I'd just stick to bland foods.
as far as slowing things down, I hear bananas and cheese will do that.
I have taken pepto prior to races and long runs when having GI issues. I've never had an issue with it.