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* Running is far more likely to cause lower GI issues than exercises such as swimming, cycling or walking. This is probably due to the physical motion that jogs the contents of the digestive system up and down. A higher [[Cadence]] might help with this.
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Running is far more likely to cause lower GI issues (diarrhea) than exercises such as swimming, cycling or walking. This is probably due to the physical motion that jogs the contents of the digestive system up and down. A higher [[Cadence]] might help with this.
==General Suggestions==
* Eating can trigger the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gastrocolic_reflex Gastrocolic reflex] to defecate. This reflex can cause problems when running, but it can also be used to empty the GI before a run.
* Keep a food diary to detect any patterns in the foods eaten and the problem.
