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| rowspan="10"| [[Nausea]]/Vomiting/Stomach ache
| Overeating
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* Avoid whatever caused the pressure
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| rowspan="4"| Fatigue/sleepiness
| Low blood sugar
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* [[Caffeine]]
* Short nap (5-15 min)<ref>Some runners recommend napping in a chair, others lying down with your feet elevated.I like the lying down option as it helps my legs recover more. It can be helpful to have something to eat and/or drink before you take a nap</ref>.* Pick up the pace<ref>I've consistently found that if I'm moving at a good pace, I don't suffer from sleepiness. Picking up the pace might help with sleepiness, though this is often impractical</ref>.
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| rowspan="2"| Depression
| Low blood sugar
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| You're running an ultra (what did you expect?)
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* Music<ref>There's a difference between having music playing in the background and actively focusing on music. Focusing on the music can be more effective than just having it in the background.</ref>.* Positive thinking.* Keep moving and wait for it to pass<ref>I've found that in most ultras there are various low spots. Often it's enough to just keep moving and wait for it to pass.</ref>.* Have a good cry<ref>Sometimes crying can be cathartic and release some of the mental pressure.</ref>.* Play mental games.** Don't think about how far you have to go.** Count the miles down rather than up.** Mentally hook a runner in front and let them mentally 'pull you along'.* Join up with another runner or group of runners<ref>Other runners can provide moral support and a well needed distraction. I've had some wonderful experiences running with others on races. Pacers can also help, especially as they'll focus on your race. Company can be especially beneficial at specific times on a race. The latter part of a race is an obvious time, but also sunset is another critical time.</ref>.
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| rowspan="7"| Headache
| Low blood sugar
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* Take something sweet or a [[Comparison of Energy Gels| Gel]].
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* Take carbs earlier
| Tight hat
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* Loosen hat.
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* [[The Golden Rule of Racing]]
| Lack of sleep
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* Short nap<ref>If you have a sleep deprivation headache, I've found that nothing other than a short nap will help.</ref>.
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| [[Caffeine]] withdrawal
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* Take [[Caffeine]].
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* Monitor [[Caffeine]] intake
| Overheating
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* Slow down or stop.* Remove excess clothing.
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| Dehydration
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* Drink more.* Keep salt intake high.* Slow down or stop.
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* See [[Practical Hydration]]
| Altitude sickness
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* [[Viagra, Exercise and Altitude| Viagra for Altitude]].* Descend.
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* [[Altitude Training| Altitude training]]
* [[Viagra, Exercise and Altitude| Viagra for Altitude]]
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| rowspan="2"| Heartburn
| Eating 'wrong' foods
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* See [[Blister Prevention]]
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| rowspan="3"| Bloating or gas
| Overeating
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* Take yoghurt to help compensate
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| rowspan="8"| [[Running and Lower GI Problems| Diarrhea]]
| Infection
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* Careful hygiene
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| [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gastrocolic_reflex Gastrocolic reflex]<ref>Not The Gastrocolic reflex is the urge to defecate after eating. This is not normally diarrhea, but the strong urge to defecate</ref>
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* Some foods are a stronger stimulus of this reflex, so avoid those foods
* Take yoghurt to help compensate
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| rowspan="4"| Weak and/or painful legs
| [[Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness| DOMS]]
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* Don't consume only fast carbohydrates
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| rowspan="2"| [[Cramps| Cramping]]
| [[Sodium Deficiency]]
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* Relaxed [[Running Form]]
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| rowspan="3"| Chaffing
| Skin on skin
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* Wear clothing that prevents the chaffing
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| Monkey butt<ref>Monkey butt is a euphemism for chafing between buttocks. This condition is more serious than you might expect as it can be surprisingly painful. This is also sometimes called "the ring of fire."</ref>.
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* Clean the area using moist wipes, making sure it's really clean. Any unwanted residue will act as an abrasive.
* [[A review of graduated compression wear| Compression shorts or tights]] that are too tight around the buttocks can hasten the chaffing
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| rowspan="5"| Fainting, or near fainting (light headed, dizzy)
| Heart problems
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