Nausea, bloating, cramping, reflux—or the dreaded mid-race bathroom emergency? GI distress is common in endurance sports, but that doesn’t mean you have to accept it as part of training and racing.

With fall race season ramping up, we’re bringing back this practical episode of the Find Your Edge Podcast to help you understand what may be happening in your gut—and what you can do about it.

Coach Chris Newport breaks down some of the most common causes of GI distress in runners, triathletes, cyclists, and other endurance athletes, including:

• Eating or drinking too much at once
• Race-day anxiety and the gut-brain connection
• Trying unfamiliar fueling products during a race
• Fructose, sugar alcohols, and other ingredients that may trigger symptoms
• Why your everyday gut health matters, too
• How to practice and train your fueling strategy before race day

The big takeaway: Your gut can be trained, too.

Instead of waiting until race morning and hoping your nutrition plan works, use your training sessions to learn what your body tolerates, adjust your strategy, and build confidence before race day.

Still struggling with GI issues during training or racing? Stop guessing and get a personalized sports nutrition strategy built around your body, training, and goals:

https://www.theenduranceedge.com/sports-nutrition-for-performance-longevity/

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Join us for an Ultimate Training Day and receive personalized coaching, hands-on swim, bike, and run instruction, and actionable feedback you can use immediately.

Plus, connect with an incredible community of athletes and coaches. Space is intentionally limited to ensure personalized attention, so register early at TheEnduranceEdge.com/camps

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