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=Nausea or vomiting=

See [[Nausea]].

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* Avoid [[Electrolyte Capsules]].

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* Avoid NSAIDs

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=Fatigue and sleepiness=

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=Depression=

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| style="background-color: #E7E8D8;" |Low blood sugar

* Take something sweet or a [[Comparison of Energy Gels| Gel]]

'''Prevention'''

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=Headache=

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| style="background-color: #DFF1F2;" |Low blood sugar

* Take something sweet or a [[Comparison of Energy Gels| Gel]].

'''Prevention'''

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| style="background-color: #DFF1F2;" |Altitude sickness

* [[Viagra, Exercise and Altitude| Viagra for Altitude]].

* Descend.

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=Heartburn=

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=Are we there yet?=

In ultras it's common to get the sense of not making progress, or that the miles have become longer. This is because they have, at least in time terms.

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=Bloating or gas=

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=Diarrhea=

See [[Running and Lower GI Problems]].

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=Weak or painful legs=

Other pain – ITBS, shin splints, cramps

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* [[Caffeine]]

* [[Downhill Running]]

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* Take something sweet or a [[Comparison of Energy Gels| Gel]]

* Increase carbohydrate intake

=Cramping=

See [[Cramps]]

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! style="background-color: #03476F; color:#FEFFF2;" |'''Action'''

* Relaxed [[Running Form]]

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| style="background-color: #E7E8D8;" |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>.

* Clean the area using moist wipes, making sure it's really clean. Any unwanted residue will act as an abrasive.

* Diaper (nappy) treatment can help relieve the pain. [http://www.amazon.com/Desitin-Maximum-Strength-Paste-4-Ounce/dp/B003O32P8U Desitin] (or a [http://www.amazon.com/ZINC-OXIDE-OINTMENT-RUG-Size/dp/B000PHZ8W8 generic Zinc Oxide ointment]) is recommended by some runners, but does tend to leave white marks. Smothering the area with Desitin can help if things are bad.

* Cleanliness is critical. Make sure the areas is thoroughly clean, using wet wipes if you have to go mid-race.

* Lubricate before the race, clean and lube after you go and periodically through a longer race.

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=Fainting=

Also near fainting (light headed, dizzy)

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| style="background-color: #DFF1F2;" |Altitude sickness

* [[Viagra, Exercise and Altitude| Viagra for Altitude]]

* Descend

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=Trouble staying warm=

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* Make greater allowances for the cold, wearing more clothing than you'd usually need.

'''Prevention'''

* Be careful to avoid sunburn, covering up with UV resistant fabrics.

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=Sore feet=

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<ref name="Imodium"> Imodium ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loperamide Loperamide]) is an anti-diarrhea mediation, but it works by slowing the progress of material through the digestive tract. Some runners find this makes the problem worse, acting like a cork.</ref>

<ref name="fat">Low fat availability is less well researched than low blood sugar/[[Glycogen]] depletion, but there is some anecdotal evidence that ultrarunning can deplete the available fat sources. This is not to say that you run out of body fat, just that you can't mobilize those fat stores quickly enough, combined with depleted intramuscular triglycerides.</ref>

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