This article originally appeared on vegasport.com By Emma Andrews Whether it’s frequent trips to the bathroom (and the desire to avoid long lines at the start line), low appetite on race day, or nausea and indigestion while running, a sensitive stomach can take our focus away from our performance, interrupt our race, or prevent us from fuelling adequately. Sensitive stomachs are often a result of hormones (from both physical and perceived stress), poorly timed food intake, and improperly hydrating. Here’s how you can make sure you’re running to the finish line—not the bathroom—on race day. Stress and your stomach Physical stress can be from lack of rest and recovery leading in to your race, overtraining, or a lingering injury. Perceived stress can be anything from your…
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