Passing Gas by Running Like the Wind
Tis the season for marathon running and participating in a variety of walks. But whether you’re running a marathon or around the neighborhood, running a road race is no fun if you feel like a blimp. In fact, the stomach pains and bloating is often a result of the foods eaten prior to the run. According to a recent survey for the CharcoCaps brand of anti-gas products, eight percent of adults feel that the worst public situation for passing gas is while exercising.
If you want to feel sleek, aerodynamic and less bloated as your feet pound the pavement, do a test drive of the foods you are planning to eat and see how it affects your gut . Many sports supplements are high in sugar, which can travel down stream and cause intestinal gas.
Other common pre-run foods include bananas, grain products, such as bagels and cereal, as well as energy bars, drinks or energy gel. While these carb-filled foods are great for fast energy, they can produce a lot of gas, which can be very painful. Instead, stick to complex carbohydrates, such as whole grain breads and cereals and starchy vegetables, if you can for longer term release of energy.
If you are concerned that you might have eaten too many gas-producing foods, take a CharcoCaps capsule before tying on those running shoes and eating that carb laden pre-exercise spread, to adsorb the gas and offer fast relief of gas discomfort, pressure and bloating.
And don’t forget to take the Gas Etiquette Quiz for a chance to win a monthly pre-paid gas(oline) card (while supplies last).
