01/23/2026
Here's the thing: most gut issues on race day are completely preventable. They usually stem from mistakes made in the days, weeks, or even months leading up to the event. Understanding what goes wrong: and how to fix it: can be the difference between a PR and a DNF.
Nothing derails a race faster than gut problems. That queasy feeling at mile 8, the urgent hunt for a porta-potty at mile 15, or the cramping that forces a pace slowdown: these scenarios play out at starting lines everywhere, every single weekend. Here's the thing: most gut issues on race day are co...