Digestive (eh-hem) Issue

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Ok, say you have fairly regular bowel movements. If you are going to do a long-ish race - something over an hour (even something like a 1/2 marathon or sprint triathlon) and you know that you are likely to be participating in the race at the time of your "regularly scheduled program." What should you do?

I am not incline to mess with my eating schedule right before a race, but I know that between 8 and 10 I am likely going to need to use the restroom.

I was thinking of hitting some Pepto early in the morning, but again I am worried about adverse side effects.

Keeping the wisecracks to a minimum (if you can) what would y'all recommend?
 
Hey, don't be embarassed. It's a ligitimate question. Unfortunately I don't have an answer for you. Hope someone else does cause I'm sure it's an issue we have all faced at some point.
 
If you normally rise at 6AM, and eat at 7, so your "daily constitution" kicks off at 8 or 9, try getting up earlier that day and eating earlier. It may get it off your schedule so you'll be clear for the race. Just a thought!
 
Large dose of Metamucil the night before should get you going earlier than that. If you allow coffee in your diet, that can kick things off too.

Trust me, I'm an expert. Shiitake in public is out of the question for me.
 
I'm with Doug. Start your routine a couple of hours earlier than normal that day.
 
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