Does anyone here experience runner's gut?

[Pollock]

i.e. having to crap after running so many minutes or so many miles, or some similar unpleasant experience.

 

[Megatomic]

running is like a laxative to me. within an hour I always have to shit.

 

[presidentender]

I don't, but I know a guy who does.

Incidentally, this is why we take dogs for walks: spending time walking around always makes them have to shit. It's even faster if they run around a bunch. Then they don't poop on the rug.

 

[nismotigerwvu]

Well, I can't be totally sure but what I'd imagine is happening here is that your stride may have a small hitch to it (or you may be running REALLY far, like marathon length) and your liver is getting bounced around and over time it is just getting fed up with you. Mind you, this is a VERY layman's explanation, but you should try a pair of stability shoes, they may ease the pain (crazy what they can do, stop shin splints, back pain, knee pain).

 

[StageLeft]

Depends on the person. I once, during a very long run, took two emergency pit stops. And I mean EMERGENCY.

Normally no problem, though. I know an elite runner (I think his marathon time is under 2:40) who often sh*ts blood after long runs and/or gets the runs. Funny thing is he claims he's meant for running because he's never had an injury. Well, my knee hurts when I run, but I'd rather that than sh*t blood. I think he's addicted, though

 

[Megatomic]

Shitting blood??? I think I'd go see my doctor if I were shitting blood. That ain't right.

 

[dorion]

Originally posted by: presidentender
I don't, but I know a guy who does.

Incidentally, this is why we take dogs for walks: spending time walking around always makes them have to shit. It's even faster if they run around a bunch. Then they don't poop on the rug.

Hey I don't have the problem anymore. Change your diet... I used to live off Top Ramen and Cheese based foods. You could also eat lots of fiber a couple of hours before running and wan hour before running go visit the toilet.

 

[Pollock]

Other than my older brother, I've never heard of anyone else experiencing the same thing. It's been like this for 3-4+ years, during my high school running career, at least, up to present. I'm not running competitvely anymore, but I do still enjoy going out, and it still sucks. It doesn't affect me in races in a mile or shorter, but in the 2 mile and 5K, it could get pretty bad. I used to do 8-12 milers every day, but I just can't deal with it anymore, and I've tried a lot of things.

 

[skace]

If I know I'm running, I have to run 15 minutes before I run just to give me time for the inevitable shit.

 

[dealmaster00]

Yep, when I used to run I experienced it. I'd have to try to go to the bathroom beforehand so it wouldn't happen.

 

[imported_Imp]

Luckily no. It's a shame I hadn't done it for so long cause I appear to be pretty well built for running. No shin splints and no 'emergencies'. The only problem I get is major cramps in the stomach area if I run 2 hours after eating. For some reason, if I run 1-1.5 hours after, I feel fine.

 

[RagingBITCH]

Nope...I normally go beforehand, if possible.

 

[StageLeft]

Originally posted by: Megatomic
Shitting blood??? I think I'd go see my doctor if I were shitting blood. That ain't right.

I agree. Hardcore runners are hardcore nuts, though, hardcore addicted, and hardcore in denial about what it may be doing to them.

 

[SWScorch]

Running is nature's laxative. It doesn't happen to me while running very often, but two of my friends are afflicted with a very severe case. It's just the bouncing and being in motion that loosens things up.

 

[imported_Imp]

Originally posted by: SWScorch
Running is nature's laxative. It doesn't happen to me while running very often, but two of my friends are afflicted with a very severe case. It's just the bouncing and being in motion that loosens things up.

Standing in the shower first thing in the morning, then sitting down is my natural laxative.

 

[Megatomic]

Originally posted by: Imp

Originally posted by: SWScorch
Running is nature's laxative. It doesn't happen to me while running very often, but two of my friends are afflicted with a very severe case. It's just the bouncing and being in motion that loosens things up.

Standing in the shower first thing in the morning, then sitting down is my natural laxative.

Yeah, that works for me as well. So does a few cups of coffee.

 

[StageLeft]

Originally posted by: Megatomic

Originally posted by: Imp

Originally posted by: SWScorch
Running is nature's laxative. It doesn't happen to me while running very often, but two of my friends are afflicted with a very severe case. It's just the bouncing and being in motion that loosens things up.

Standing in the shower first thing in the morning, then sitting down is my natural laxative.

Yeah, that works for me as well. So does a few cups of coffee.

It's the coffee. Coffee grinds in more ways than one!

 

[irishScott]

Originally posted by: Skoorb

Originally posted by: Megatomic

Originally posted by: Imp

Originally posted by: SWScorch
Running is nature's laxative. It doesn't happen to me while running very often, but two of my friends are afflicted with a very severe case. It's just the bouncing and being in motion that loosens things up.

Standing in the shower first thing in the morning, then sitting down is my natural laxative.

Yeah, that works for me as well. So does a few cups of coffee.

It's the coffee. Coffee grinds in more ways than one!

Also the caffeine. Caffeine is a stimulant, and among other things it stimulates the bowels.

 

[erub]

It does for me, but then again a lot of things give me the shits: eating, drinking (esp. after a big night of drinking), etc...I used to go 5x per day, but my doctor told me to take 1 immodium per day, and that slowed it to a somewhat more normal 2-3. In fact I'm taking a shit as I write this.

During marathon training I'd spend a lot of time afterwards on the pot..but this year in particular after running the Atlanta marathon in March, my body wouldn't even let me make it to the toilet..I was so damn close too, but too slow while limping badly from just running 26.2, and went all over the stall at my condo's party room (luckily there were two stalls, and I was moving out that day --- sorry cleaning crew!)

 

[SagaLore]

Originally posted by: irishScott

Originally posted by: Skoorb

Originally posted by: Megatomic

Originally posted by: Imp

Originally posted by: SWScorch
Running is nature's laxative. It doesn't happen to me while running very often, but two of my friends are afflicted with a very severe case. It's just the bouncing and being in motion that loosens things up.

Standing in the shower first thing in the morning, then sitting down is my natural laxative.

Yeah, that works for me as well. So does a few cups of coffee.

It's the coffee. Coffee grinds in more ways than one!

Also the caffeine. Caffeine is a stimulant, and among other things it stimulates the bowels.

And if you add some steamed milk for a latte/cappuccino, its doubly explosive.