Qualifying exigency leave, like leave for a serious health condition, is a FMLA-qualifying reason for which an eligible employee may use his or her entitlement for up to 12 workweeks of FMLA leave each year.
Considerations. You can change your calorie intake during training if you feel it is necessary. If you're gaining weight, try eating 200 calories less per day. Likewise, if your training is suffering and you lack energy, you're probably not eating enough, so add in an extra 200 calories each day.
Eat Right. Eat at least 300 calories an hour before the race starts. Test out your food choices during you training so that you know which foods help fuel your body for a long run. And, if you feel your body needs more food, eat your final snack no more than 30 minutes before the start of the race.