EPISODE · Aug 29, 2026 · 35 MIN
62: 3 Mistakes Causing You to Race to the Bathroom During Your Runs
from The GutFit Nutrition Podcast · host Leigh Merotto, Dietitian | IBS, Gut Health and Fitness Expert
Have you ever gone out for a run hoping to tackle a fast speed workout or a long run, only to have it completely derailed by multiple urgent trips to the bathroom? You did everything you thought was right with your nutrition, and your gut had other plans anyway.YOU’LL TAKEAWAY:✅ The 3 most common mistakes causing GI issues and bathroom emergencies during runs✅ How fat, fiber, and FODMAPs can each trigger urgency and loose stools✅ What "gut training" actually means and why the mismatch between training and race day causes problems✅ How fecal loading and constipation can be the real root cause of "runner's diarrhea"—👩🏻💻 RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED: ⤵️📌 Running For Pancreatic Cancer North America🚀 Want personalized support to crush your PBs without a cranky gut? Apply for 1:1 Coaching —✉️ CONNECT WITH ME: ⤵️📱 Follow on Instagram🎁 Grab a Freebie!🖥️ Shop the Resource Suite—ENJOYING THE PODCAST?Your rating & review help this show get into the earbuds of more listeners navigating gut issues, IBS & fatigue. Scroll down in Apple Podcasts or Spotify, tap ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐, and write one quick sentence.Not sure what to say? Try: "I listen to this podcast because…" 🎧
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