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

potatoes. Even a big bowl of cereal, topped with skimmed milk, makes a good night-before dinner.Q: I’m running a long morning race and I’m worried that nature might call. How can I adjust my eating to ensure I won’t have to make a toilet stop?A: You

to meet other forum members at the start - and thank you especially to Plodding Hippo who helped me keep calm and gave some sound words of advice!Probably the most memorable moment (maybe for him than for me!) was, having missed the toilets at the start

't hear myself think for all the noise. Awesome. And the worst moment? Getting the trots twice! And having to queue for the toilets - from the point of view of time lost and the fact that I was about to explode.The biggest surprise? Or the most memorable

,000 of course!)Straight away we needed a toilet break the sweeper vehicle overtook us so we had to run fast(-ish!) to catch it up.I remember looking round at everyone at mile 6 and have to say some people looked absolutely knackered!I was ok until mile 10

. This in turn causes sharp, intense pain that limits hip movement, and any activity requiring contraction of the muscles around the abdomen or hip, or that increases the pressure within your abdomen – such as coughing, sneezing or going to the toilet. While

and won’t be retained by the body during rehydration.As you correctly suggest, checking your urine colour on your first visit to the toilet in the morning is also a good way to monitor your hydration status. You are well hydrated if your urine is a pale

"There is nothing like pink toilet paper or a floating plaster to come at you from the deep to make you swim faster!" says Duncan Hough, vice chair of the Birmingham Running and Triathlon Club (www.bratclub.co.uk). But your first open-water swim

hols. A bit of running, home a day, then down to London. Didn't feel nervous, felt great, knew what I was letting myself in for. At the green start plenty of toilets for us ladies, bin bag on, off we went. Went through 6 miles in 42 mins, felt great

it simple: keep a two-litre water bottle on your desk, and ensure that you drain it by the end of your work day. (Then request a desk closer to the toilets.) The full series: Training, Nutrition, Racing and Speedwork, Gear, GymPlus: Ten Things You Don