There are times in the anxious moments before a race that feeling the urge to use the bathroom, but not being able to, can cause concern. If you are one of those racers Runner's World has a few tips on how to make yourself go:
http://www.runnersworld.com/health/how-to-make-yourself-poop/slide/4
I'm definitely not using a suppository, that seems like a great way to not make the starting line or have to stop in the middle of the race. Having coffee or tea and taking an easy 5-10 minute jog thirty minutes before the race seem to work best for me. Though my anxieties can still overpower all bodily functions.
It's a constant struggle, even after 30 years of racing.
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