Www.Run4prs.com for a free 7 day coaching trial. This podcast was pre recorded before a recent marathon where I had bathroom issues 😂 but this is a great topic for runners: BATHROOM ISSUES 💩🚽 • We’ve all been there! As runners, we are all too familiar with digestive problems while running. It’s super frustrating to train for months for a race, only to be brought down by having to use the bathroom constantly during the race 🥴 • Let’s talk about what you can do to avoid having bathroom issues on your runs!👇 • ☕️AVOID GOING OVERBOARD ON FIBER & CAFFEINE: Too much caffeine and fiber can wreak havoc on your digestive system! Be mindful of how much you are taking in and what amounts are okay for you to have pre-run & throughout the day • 📓KEEP A FOOD JOURNAL IF YOU HAVE ISSUES: It can be really helpful for people who are struggling with food sensitivities to pinpoint exactly what it is through food journaling. The more detailed you can be, the better • 💧HYDRATE WELL: Hydrating will help kickstart your digestive system and get things moving! Not drinking enough fluids can lead to constipation • 🍺BE AWARE OF HOW ALCOHOL & SUGARY DRINKS AFFECT YOU: Many people struggle to feel good on the run after drinking alcohol or sugary drinks. If this is you, be mindful of when you are drinking these things in relation to your runs! • ✅PLAN AHEAD-- GO BEFORE YOU LEAVE: Allow yourself enough time to go to the bathroom before your runs. It can be hard to have enough time in the morning with kids, getting ready for work, etc. but do your best with this so you don’t have issues on the run • 🚽KNOW WHERE THE BATHROOMS ARE: Self-explanatory! This can save you a lot of problems if you know where the bathrooms are on your running routes • 🗓GET INTO A BATHROOM ROUTINE: It’s not always possible for everyday runs to have enough time to drink enough water, eat far enough in advance, and go to the bathroom but try to do your bathroom routine for your weekend runs so you know what works for you come race day • 👉Practice makes perfect! Figure out what works for you to allow yourself the best chance of avoiding bathroom issues • 🔈check out our free 7 day coaching trial at www.Run4prs.com