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The table below lists some of the possible problems you may encounter during an ultramarathon, along with possible causes, treatments and preventions. Continuing a race when you have a problem entails some degree of risk, and these problems can impair your judgment, so use caution. This list is not comprehensive, and is expected to change over time. With all these suggestions, never forget [[The Golden Rule of Racing]], "Never do something in a race you have not practiced in training".
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!Symptom!!Possible Cause!!Possible Treatment!!Possible Prevention
* Sorry, better luck next time
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* Careful hygiene, including keeping all your drinking containers sterile
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|Change in intestinal bacteria (due to traveling)
* Descend
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* [[Altitude_Training| Altitude training]]
* [[Viagra,_Exercise_and_Altitude| Viagra for Altitude]]
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|Monkey butt
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* Clean the areausing 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://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=Destin&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FDesitin-Maximum-Strength-Paste-4-Ounce%2Fdp%2FB003O32P8U Destin] is recommended by some runners, but does have a strong odor. * Lubricant can help if used early enough, but if the skin is damaged and rough they can make things worseit doesn't help as much. One of the best lubricants for this area is [http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=2Toms&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2F2toms-Blister-Shield-SportShield-Roll-On%2Fdp%2FB00905EBQU 2Toms Sport Shield]. You either need a roll-on dedicated to this area, or preferably use the [http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=SSWipes&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FSport-Shield%2Fdp%2FB004453IH4 Sport Shield Wipes].
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* 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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|rowspan="45"| Fainting, or near fainting (light headed, dizzy)
|Heart problems
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* See [[Hypothermia]].
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|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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