I was halfway across the Queensboro Bridge when a not-so-unfamiliar feeling hit me: I had to take a shit. I was 1.5 miles into my run, and I had emptied the tank just before I left my apartment. As I ...

Picture this: You’re in the last 200 meters of a 5K. You’re pushing hard—a PR and possible age group award in sight. You’ve run a smart race—a fast race—and nothing will come between you and the ...

Having to poop midrun happens more often than you might think (or hope). In fact, this experience is so common that there’s a term for it: runner’s diarrhea, a.k.a. runner’s trots. If you’ve had loose ...