I have no problem talking about this topic, as I talk to patients all DAY long about their SH*****T. I have heard endless stories from endless people whom cant go, go too much, go in inconvenient places, go weird colors, and on and on.
I have had patients bring in pictures of their SH*****T too.
But seriously speaking now, endurance training and racing can play havoc on YOUR Sh****T. As a Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioner for 10 years and hopeful Ironman, I have decided I would help others learn their SH****T.
I have had to use my medical expertise to figure out my own SH****T, and in doing some research the data suggests that 59% of endurance athletes, especially triathletes, experience bowel dysfunction in training or racing. I think the problem is probably under-reported.
So, I will devote a series on this topic. Just to keep you all waiting on the edge of your seat. There really is alot of physiology and proper nutrition to all this, and being a full time working mother of 4 and wife, I could not possibly sit and write a dissertation today on the entire topic. That wouldn't be as much fun anyway, as I would love to get other peoples input , comments , etc. :) along the way.
Today , I will leave you with this thought.. Two high contributors to bowel dysfunction in endurance athletes are dehydration and analgesic use. The how and why later.
Happy training.
I have to get motivated for a long run tomorrow. Hopefully 15 miles, early in the morning before the temperatures reach 90. If anyone has answers on how to LOVE the run, send them my direction. PLEASE.
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