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Runners: Let’s Talk Gastric Distress
By Emily Lockhart Diet and Nutrition News & Advice

Runners: Let’s Talk Gastric Distress

Gastric distress is common during runs and races. Oftentimes, the digestive upset, stomach cramps, and urge to go has us clenching and high-tailing it for a public washroom, port-o-john, or a secluded spot in the woods if we’re really desperate. But why do runners suffer these intestinal embarrassments, and more importantly, how can they be avoided.

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