AlonB
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Stomach aches after long distance running

As I'm training for half marathon, I'm running high volume runs at least once a week. Usually, about a couple of hours after the the run, I'm experiencing the worst stomach ache. It passes away a few hours later, but still bothers. Is anyone else experienced this phenomenon too?


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liaty
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Try avoiding lactose products at least 24h before the run. You may have low lactose tolerance.

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yoavdothan
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I run long distances and never felt like you describe , but I found some sites mentioning the same problems:

http://www.runningtimes.com/rt/articles/?id=9158

http://messageboards.active.com/jive/thread.jspa?threadID=1973&messageID=22000

The best would be to consult a medical sport specialist.

Maybe you do not drink enough?

see : Actually stop and have a whole cup of water. It won't kill your time, and you might even feel revitalized. Bring some energy food like a "Gu" packet (or whatever light, high energy food you can eat that won't give you a stomach ache). Eat that at around 9 miles.

Take water with it, or you'll risk a stomach cramp.

 http://www.nvrun.com/half-training.html

 
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Yepp, I'd bet on lactose too. Personally had the same problem. I know exactly what you're talking about. I got rid of those bothering stomach aches by avoiding any dairy product on the 24h before the run, like Liaty said. Hopefully this helps.

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Thanks for the replies, I'll try it out.
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It worked!!!. Thanks a bunch guys.
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