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There is also an iphone APP, not sure how it works yet though as I've downloaded it but it's asking for 'tracker' numbers and doesn't seem to recognise race numbers!

I'd say it very much depends on how often the water stations are and how often you need to drink. Also the conditions will make a big difference. In October it could be quite a warm day where you would need to drink more often?

Thank you sooooo much Sarah, that's all really useful information and gives me something to work on.(well lots of things actually but I'll go one step at a time)

I'll definitely start with the caffeine and the fibre issue. I always have wholemeal bread and pasta and HEAPS of veg in that pasta too! 

One other question; one of those articles mentions not self medicating. Would you suggest that I shouldn't take the imodium? I only do it for races, not for normal runs.

Thanks again. Like Grendel says, it's great to actually be given some advice rather than told that it's common!

Rosex

Hi Sarah,

Thanks for your reply. 

My diet is fairly good (I think!!). I calorie count a lot of time but also try and ensure that I get a good proportion of fruit/veg and try to steer away from processed food as much as possible (I'm not obsessive about this though).

A typical day

Breakfast: 2 Eggs scrambled (no butter) or Berries and Greek 0% Yoghurt or a granola bar (when I have no time!)

Mid Morning: Something from my graze box: handful of nuts, some dried fruits etc

Lunch: Big mixed salad (including chick peas) with lite mayo and 2 boiled eggs OR a granary baguette with salad and avocado 

Dinner: Chilli and rice or Steak and Sweet Potato with roasted veg 

I drink black coffee and drink about 1 litre of water a day (I aim for 2 but often forget)

I usually have an apple or a banana at some point during the day.

When I have a race I tend to have wholemeal pasta with mixed veg and a tomato sauce for dinner the night before. I do have this at other times too and it doesn't have any ill effects then. I have a bit of a race day routine now whereby I get up at 6am and have breakfast (I either have a granola bar or some porridge) and I then have 2 cups of coffee quite quickly as this tends to make me 'go'. Then I wait until about an hour before the race and take 2 imodium!