Lemming312
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Been there, HRT is a saviour if you can take it, my bladder is back to normal now.I’m in a loo now within 20 minutes because my bladder can’t hold out. God damn perimenopause.
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orange club biscuit
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She’s just posted that she spent 3 minutes in the toilet during the marathon yesterday 
I’m not sure I’d be publicising that fact as a dietician!
I’m not sure I’d be publicising that fact as a dietician!Been lurking
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she has mentioned long run digestive issues a lot recently, and she seems to chafe loads too!She’s just posted that she spent 3 minutes in the toilet during the marathon yesterday
Patrickthewonderdog
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I’ve run over 30 marathons and not once have I had to spend 3 mins in a loo - perhaps she needs to stop eating so much crap beforehand?
purplecactus
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She’s mentioned more loo issues today. I’ve got ulcerative colitis which can be utterly debilitating, but can run a marathon loo free. Never had problem with gels but I’m very careful with ingredients and do my research. Something seriously wrong with her!
Lastqueenofscotland
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I honestly think the sheer volume of food she eats in the run up will be half the problem
Patrickthewonderdog
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Totally. Her carb loading for Boston was off the scale! It made me feel ill just looking at it! No one needs that much food for a 4 hour run. No wonder she’s shitting all the time
s. Freesoul need to ask for a refundorange club biscuit
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Has anyone seen her latest story tell me your fuelling strategy so I can do the EXACT OPPOSITE
tell me your fuelling strategy so I can do the EXACT OPPOSITE
Lemming312
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She had 3 caffeine gels, caffeine makes you poo and is a diuretic. Plus you only get the boost from the first gel, any more has a reduced affect. As a dietitian she should know that.
zetta buttons
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She went to the loo twice according to her race data that she posted.
Did she post that because she was trying to account for a slower time than she was expecting or is she now on some #journey? If it’s the latter, she probably needs to go back to basics. All these different bars/gels/powders we see her consuming will not be helping.
Did she post that because she was trying to account for a slower time than she was expecting or is she now on some #journey? If it’s the latter, she probably needs to go back to basics. All these different bars/gels/powders we see her consuming will not be helping.
It can also take up to an hour to have an effect (results vary). Not sure on her timings for those but she could do some analysis on the toilet stops in line with this.
Hotel_breakfast
Well-known member
That many gels 
I haven't run marathons for years but when I did I probably had 1 or 2 in a whole race and no wanky electrolyte drinks.
I haven't run marathons for years but when I did I probably had 1 or 2 in a whole race and no wanky electrolyte drinks.Ravenclawgirl
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I took 5 or 6 gels in my last marathon (4.5 hours) but no caffeinated ones as they’re a recipe for disaster on a long run if you have a sensitive stomach! Also didn’t take any additional electrolytes during, I made sure the gels I took had everything I needed in them.
Cucumberthunder
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Never liked gels. So I've always just done sports drink, a few shot blocks and jelly babies from the sticky hands of well wishing children.
Lemming312
VIP Member
but have no problems with gels 
That’s my strategy too
hollyhocks
Chatty Member
The perfect option is whatever works for you. I find it odd that she hasn’t figured out her nutrition yet as a dietitian and a serial-marathoner.
*twinkletwinkle*
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She’s just desperate for brand deals on gels etc. that’s why she switches.