We Run Together

NO RUNNER LEFT BEHIND

Join our Team: Connecticut GI would like to unite fellow runners to participate in the half and full marathon. We will pace our run to include stops at all the porta-potties along the route. With our group you will not have the fastest time, but you will have a good time!

Email [email protected] to run with us and get our discount code

Join us in our mission:
“NO RUNNER LEFT BEHIND”

The Connecticut GI Porta-Potty Runner’s Club is tackling the
Eversource Hartford Marathon, Half Marathon, Team 26.2 Relay & Charity 5k!

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Wearing our signature neon yellow hats, our full and half marathon teams will visit every porta-potty station along the course.

We don’t just run together-we stop together at every porta-potty.

No Runner Left Behind!

meet our team captains

Joe Gregoire

Full Marathon

Race experience- 20 years running, 50+ races

Most Challenging Race- Ironman

Training Tip- Do whatever you need to do to stay consistent. There will be good days and bad days. Staying consistent is everything. Oh, and cut your toenails a week before your big race!

Favorite Post Run Snack- Snickers Bar

No Runner Left Behind….. We’re all in this together!

Final Thought- You took on this challenge for a reason. Embrace it and do your best. Your best is good enough!!

Taylor Deleon

half marathon

Race Experience- On and off for 15 years, 6 half marathons

Most Changing Race- New Hampshire Concord Half Marathon

Training Tip- Do not take training advice from me!! I am an avid gym goer- but I often fly by the seed of my pants for these races, which shows you how much power your brain has. Mind over matter.

Fav Post Run Snack- Medium fry and M&M Mcflurry, diet coke light ice

No Runner Left Behind…. Cherish Scott motivates me to participate.

Final Thought- Running is as much mental as it is physical – find a person to do it with and push each other to get to the end/achieve.

Cherish scott

half marathon

Race Experience- 12 years running, 25+ races

Most Challenging Race- Hartford Marathon

Training Tip- train ahead! Do timed and distance running alternating some cross training workouts. Find the music that makes you move and play it! DO not stuff yourself with pizza the night before, I promise that will not end well

Fav Post Run Snack- Banana or toast with BP butter, but after the half whatever I want to eat!

No Runner Left Behind… running for most people is not a competition with anyone but yourself. It’s a much better feeling to cross the finish line with a friend.

Final Thought- Running is as mental as it is physical, it helps me on those days that I have so much in my head, the open road and some good tunes is all I need!

COURSE MAP

The course map below includes porta-potty locations, hydration stations, medical support, mile markers, and other important race information.

COURSE LIMITS

As a courtesy to the communities impacted by the races and the volunteers who serve, there is a 6 hour course time limit for the Marathon and 3 hour limit for the Half Marathon.

To finish within these time limits, runners must maintain a pace of approximately 13:44 minutes per mile. Official finishing times are only recorded through 6 hours for the Marathon and 3 hours for the Half Marathon.

FACT

As many as 60% of distance runners experience gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea and cramping during or after running.

WHY?

Diversion of blood away from the GI tract during exercise impairs GI circulation and absorption of fluids & nutrients.
Dehydration further impairs blood flow to the GI tract.
Rapid fluid shifts can trigger cramping.
Physical activity stimulates GI activity.
Stress & anxiety (ie pre-race jitters) can trigger symptoms.

PRE-RACE PREVENTION TIPS

Allow 2 to 3 hours pre-race for digesting a meal; 1 to 2 hours for a snack.
Avoid NSAID medications (particularly in high doses) prior to the race. These include ibuprofen (Motrin & Advil), naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn), and aspirin.
Avoid high-fiber foods, high-fat foods, and cruciferous veggies (broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, etc) on race day.
Caffeine and artificial sweeteners also act as a laxative for some people. If you plan on using these on race day, try them out on a training run first!

DURING THE RACE

What to do if GI symptoms happen during a race.

Decrease your pace.
Rhythmic breathing: 3 strides inhale, 2 strides exhale.
KEEP HYDRATED! Try to take in 16 to 24 oz fluids per hour.
Avoid excessive carbohydrate/sugar intake during race: no more than 360 calories per hour (gels/chews), dilute sports drinks.