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Fixing problems in Ultramarathons

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=Nausea or vomiting=
See [[Nausea]].
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! style="background-color: #8A713B; color:#FEFFF2;" |'''Possible Cause stripped'''
! style="background-color: #8A713B; color:#FEFFF2;" |'''Action'''
* Avoid [[Electrolyte Capsules]].
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| style="background-color: #E7E8D8;" |[[NSAIDs and Running| NSAIDs]]
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* Avoid NSAIDs
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=Fatigue and sleepiness=
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! style="background-color: #03476F; color:#FEFFF2;" |'''Possible Cause'''
! style="background-color: #03476F; color:#FEFFF2;" |'''Action'''
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=Depression=
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! style="background-color: #8A713B; color:#FEFFF2;" |'''Possible Cause'''
! style="background-color: #8A713B; color:#FEFFF2;" |'''Action'''
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| style="background-color: #E7E8D8;" |Low blood sugar
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* Take something sweet or a [[Comparison of Energy Gels| Gel]]
'''Prevention'''
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=Headache=
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! style="background-color: #03476F; color:#FEFFF2;" |'''Possible Cause'''
! style="background-color: #03476F; color:#FEFFF2;" |'''Action'''
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| style="background-color: #DFF1F2;" |Low blood sugar
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* Take something sweet or a [[Comparison of Energy Gels| Gel]].
'''Prevention'''
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| style="background-color: #DFF1F2;" |Altitude sickness
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* [[Viagra, Exercise and Altitude| Viagra for Altitude]].
* Descend.
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=Heartburn=
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! style="background-color: #8A713B; color:#FEFFF2;" |'''Possible Cause'''
! style="background-color: #8A713B; color:#FEFFF2;" |'''Action'''
=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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! style="background-color: #03476F; color:#FEFFF2;" |'''Possible Cause'''
! style="background-color: #03476F; color:#FEFFF2;" |'''Action'''
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=Bloating or gas=
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! style="background-color: #8A713B; color:#FEFFF2;" |'''Possible Cause'''
! style="background-color: #8A713B; color:#FEFFF2;" |'''Action'''
=Diarrhea=
See [[Running and Lower GI Problems]].
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! style="background-color: #03476F; color:#FEFFF2;" |'''Possible Cause'''
! style="background-color: #03476F; color:#FEFFF2;" |'''Action'''
=Weak or painful legs=
Other pain – ITBS, shin splints, cramps
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! style="background-color: #8A713B; color:#FEFFF2;" |'''Possible Cause'''
! style="background-color: #8A713B; color:#FEFFF2;" |'''Action'''
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| style="background-color: #E7E8D8;" |[[Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness| DOMS]]
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* [[Caffeine]]
* [[Downhill Running]]
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| style="background-color: #FEFFF2;" |[[Glycogen| Glycogen depletion]]| style="background-color: #FEFFF2;" |
* 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;" |'''Possible Cause'''
! style="background-color: #03476F; color:#FEFFF2;" |'''Action'''
* Relaxed [[Running Form]]
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=ChaffingChafing={| class="wikitable"
! style="background-color: #8A713B; color:#FEFFF2;" |'''Possible Cause'''
! style="background-color: #8A713B; color:#FEFFF2;" |'''Action'''
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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>.
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* 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.
* [[A review of graduated compression wear| Compression shorts or tights]] that are too tight around the buttocks can hasten the chaffingChafing
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=Fainting=
Also near fainting (light headed, dizzy)
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! style="background-color: #03476F; color:#FEFFF2;" |'''Possible Cause'''
! style="background-color: #03476F; color:#FEFFF2;" |'''Action'''
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| style="background-color: #DFF1F2;" |Altitude sickness
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* [[Viagra, Exercise and Altitude| Viagra for Altitude]]
* Descend
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=Trouble staying warm=
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! style="background-color: #8A713B; color:#FEFFF2;" |'''Possible Cause'''
! style="background-color: #8A713B; color:#FEFFF2;" |'''Action'''
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=Sore feet=
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