to the Red Start. We really began to get a feel for the enormity of the event. We said goodbye and I queued for the toilet armed only with a tube of Voltarol and Lanacane anti-chafing gel, emerging 30 minutes later having emptied both. At least if I fell I
of water stations and toilets that are both situated just before the three-mile marker. They’re always very busy but I try to pick up a drink from the end of the station where it’s usually less crowded. Mile 3As you reach the quarter point of the race you
gastrointestinal problems and will increase the likelihood of you wanting to go to the toilet during the run.”INDIAN“You have to be careful with Indian food because a lot of the meat is cooked in ghee, which is clarified butter,” warns Currell. This means
-400kcal four hours before the start, along with 350-600ml of water or sports drink (giving you plenty of time to hit the portable toilet). Between 90 minutes and two hours before the start, eat most of the remaining carbs – again, choosing easy
is no exception – will increase abdominal pressure, which, in turn, pushes on the pelvic-floor muscles.Any weakening could lead to problems such as stress (urinary) incontinence – the sudden and uncontrollable need to go to the toilet. The condition affects
rural areas."PM: "Whatever the event, there are some basic ingredients that will influence a runner’s experience, including venue access, toilet facilities, water stations, a well-marked route and some sort of memento. For off-road events it can
in 6:07, the time to beat was 5:44. I enjoyed the experience more, ran better, had a plan and only a toilet queue upset that plan...It's a marathon miracle.Julia Williams, 5:28:08 The weekend was brilliant right from the start: my twin and her husband
and a PA system playing music and chat. I decided I ought to queue up for a toilet, which took up 45 of my 60 minutes, but was well worth it. If you haven't run in a mass-participation event before it's hard to describe what it feels like. The pace
Ironman is hilly or you are weak on the hills. Work on your weaknesses.Do not be afraid to stop during your ride to go to the toilet (wanting to go to the toilet can stop you drinking) and also stop to get more drinks. This is far more important than
). It holds a full toilet roll, keeps it completely dry and can be attached to a belt. Should nature call, you hang the T-Pack from a branch, the roll hangs out and, well, I’m sure you can work out the rest.Contact: Ortlieb 015396 25493; www
