I second Heather's comment regarding the laxative - don't even consider it. Just be careful in what you eat the day before, and don't try anything new that might cause you trouble. I also carried a water bottle with me and took plenty of gel (about…
I'm a 30-something dad who's hooked on distance running. When I'm not chasing around my two active little munchkins (ages 3 and 5), I run for the pure joy of it.
Finally achieved the goal of running the Marine Corps marathon and it was a crazy experience. Most of the time I out there doing these races alone, or on occasion with a family member or two in tow, but I was lucky enough to be able to schedule vaca…