Q I often suffer from stomach pains when running. I’ve tried antacid tablets, but without success. The pain sometimes eases when I bend over. I think that I’m eating correctly and not too soon before running. What do you suggest I do to solve

in reduced fatigue and faster performance. And you can take in up to 90g per hour of these mixes.Maltodextrin is a high-calorie complex carbohydrate that is well tolerated and quickly absorbed, but be wary of drinks with fructose as they can cause stomach

Q After a year of running I’ve managed to tone up my legs and bottom, but my stomach has not improved and remains ‘potty’. I find sit-ups very hard and therefore don’t bother with them. Will toning up my abdominals actually improve my running

Q. I've had stomach issues when racing. I'm about to do an Ironman and am considering taking Imodium. Is this a bad idea?A. No. Between 20 and 40 per cent of all serious runners experience bowel problems when running. Anxiety and mechanical forces

and that are on the bland side. Another suggestion is trying a liquid meal that your stomach may be able to digest more easily.Medicinal causesThere medicines we use every day that may also cause the nausea. "The body's systems become more sensitive to any irritants when

-hydration. What would you advise to solve this problem? A Nausea and vomiting are surprisingly common during and after exercise. This is thought to be due to the irritation caused by food and stomach acid rising into the oesophagus (the tube that takes food from

the working muscles, making it very difficult to digest anything at this time. The more intensive the exercise, the more blood will be shunted away.It’s important that food clears your stomach before you run. Any undigested food may irritate the gut lining

for maintaining the body’s internal environment. The liver and the skin are two of the primary organs, but the stomach is also often affected, which can cause that knotted empty feeling that leaves you temporarily unable to eat or drink.Some people also experience

4:59:53 “... all of a sudden, at about 21ish miles, I had a very sharp painful stitch in my stomach...” Read the full quote1829--Time: 4:59:53What a fantastic day! The crowds where out of this world. I had a great first 20, feeling good and keeping

All was going really well for a sub-4 hour target, until I needed to use some of my Lucozade Sport running gels, after then the stomach ache and tummy cramps set in, a very needed pit-stop to the toilet lost me vital time! 4.07 was my official time