having a wonderful time when running through- out their first trimester. Be sure to map out toilet stops along your route, wear a supportive bra and stop running if you feel too tired at this stage. Weeks 0-14 are crucial as far as your baby
right and tapering properly. Preparation is crucial. Make sure you have clear, concise directions and know what the course is like. What about parking and toilets? Always allow more travel time than you think youll need. Make sure you have all
, healthy state of fluid balance. If you drink a lot of water and get a little overhydrated during the day, thats okay. Your body will simply send you to the toilet. Conversely, if you cant drink quite enough during a marathon, thats also okay. Sit down
'd heard how easy it was to get dehydrated. Consequently, having a bladder the size of a pea, I was desperate for the toilet for the last five miles and being the shy wallflower that I am, wasn't going to go by the roadside! – Cath.Only partially unscrew
about just getting enough carbohydrate in. Q. I have a toilet issue the morning before a race - what is the recommended cut-off point for eating the night before? Or could it just be pre-race nerves? Knight riderA. Unless you've had spicy food, I
stomach became upset, perhaps due to the heat, and I was dashing into every toilet en route. I was so proud when I finally crossed the finish line. Running my first marathon as part of the ASICS Super Six has been an amazing experience and now I feel like
the finish line. The moment I crossed, my mum texted me, "Have you finished!!! Spooky??? I texted back "JUST!"It was my first marathon and it was a very enjoyable day for the first 13 miles. However, I was still in the toilet queue as the gun went off
route counts. I had visions of rain and the sun came out, I thought I may have a toilet nightmare...but regular as clockwork. To do it again may belittle this life-changing experience and disappoint me. It was the best six hours I've had in my life. A
. Again, what are the chances of that. Even with a crocked knee he ran about 4:0.Memorable Moment? Not to take the gloss off a perfect day but hunting for a toilet at around 23. It is amazing how the human spirit invents solutions when no others exist
was being in the queue for the toilets at Blackheath at 9.35 - 35 minutes after I started queuing - and being convinced I'd never make it to the start on time. Still it stopped me being nervous.The best moment (apart from my folks managing to pop up
