acronym key:
prn = pee right now (pronounced: pern)
crn = crap right now (pronounced: kern)
drn = diarrhea right now (pronounced: dern)
prior to running please keep in mind that you may not be near a toilet on long runs. the best scenario is running a course/route w/a some toilets along the way. even when the scenario is optimal it doesn't always work out for the best. here's some other things to think about prior to doing long runs:
- don't over-hydrate (possible brain swelling & prn). don't wait until the morning of the run to down a bunch of water. start hydrating about a day & a half prior to the run.
- don't eat mexican food or any foods that cause stomach problems the night before or morning before. anyone lactose intolerant needs to be careful w/dairy intake the day before & day of. any food that messes w/your belly is not smart to consume near the long run day. if you take a chance on this one, then you're toying w/crn or drn.
- don't even attempt to run if you've battled the stomach flu or gotten drunk the night before. ;>) a drn will soon be upon you.
this may seem silly or obvious, but trust me on this.
of course we want to properly hydrate & get food in us, just be mindful & careful about how you do it. think it through & make a plan. optimally give yourself 2-3 hours of digestion prior to running & at least an hour if you can't work it any other way. that's enough for now. word.
*next jogging tip will be on properly lubing up for runs. i'm sure you can't wait*
5 comments:
rofl...I almost PRN'd! It's true there's nothing that ruins a good long run quicker than an uninvited DRN...
another tip: a moist towelette can be a lifesaver out on the trail.
Just keep some fern leaves tucked in your loin cloth . . .
I recently discovered a great way to keep the wife hydrated before her runs. I blew the dust off the ol' beer bong, filled it with water, and reminded her how to use it.
Now all she wants to do is get hydrated.
These are also good tips for road trips, or just about anything that Louie does. That guy pees more than an incontinent pregnant woman.
you don't run because louie pees too much? i really think that you should get over louie's issues and go jump on your trampoline . . .
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