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Okay, so no, this isn't a female problem. After my long run on Saturday (22 miles), I got home to pee and there was blood in it. I panicked and did what any self respecting geek would do, I searched the internet. Most of what I found was that it happens to distance runners when you start your long run a bit dehydrated. Having no liquid in the bladder to coushion itself, it basically beats against itself. By evening, everything was back to normal. Things I read on the internet said this is fairly common, but the first time it has happened to me. Anyone else have this issue? Can I do permanant damage? And how do I know if I have ingested enough liquid before the run?. I drank a lot of water during the run (refilled my water bottle several times) as it was a warm day and I felt thirsty the whole run. Couldn't get enough water once I got home.
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/21555.php
They both mentioned dont assume its from being dehydrated and from running. It says to go see a doctor just to be sure and rule out any other things. Its better to be safe then sorry... Im glad you brought this us cause i would of freaked out. If it does happen to me I will still go to a doc.