Pooping during a marathon?

Question

serious question...usually after i run 5-6 miles, i have to p**p, but i wanna run a marathon. what happens if i cant hold it during the race? are there porta potties, or do i just have to $hit myself?

Answer 1

There are usually porta potties placed along the route.

Do not p**p yourself.

Answer 2

You need to learn to find a way to clear the pipes before toeing the line. Add some extra fiber (not too much) the day before. Ideally, you'll want to take care of business before you leave the house. Coffee helps me.

The last thing you want is to waste valuable time waiting in line (and in the loo) during an important race.

Answer 3

Just go before you start running

Answer 4

Your question made me smile! I always have to go to after I start running. You can certainly stop during a marathon to go, so no worries!

Answer 5

There is of course going to be porter potties along the course

Answer 6

I think you have to wear an adult diaper

Answer 7

Your right, this is serious...thankfully in marathons they do have porti potties along the way.  Before you register for your marathon, check the website and look on the routes and see how many and where.  Knowing that will keep your mind at ease while you run.

Before you run, make sure you empty your bowels, of course running does aggrevate your bowels if your not completely empty.  If your just the type that cannot control your bowels, try immodium before you do your long runs while training to see if that helps.  That way you know what to expect and to see if it works before you do your marathon.

Make note of what your eating, you might have to change a few things, like eat lots of fruits in the middle of the day, rather than late at night or early in the morning.  Eat something that holds in your stomach longer (oatmeal or bagel).

A few years ago, can't remember where it was but there was a picture of a women runner who had an accident and picture was plastered on the front page of the newspaper/websites/news....you don't want to known as a "S****y" runner.  Pardon the pun.

Good luck, run happy:)

Answer 8

I once saw a very disgusting picture of a marathoner who pooped himself as he reached the finish line. Not sure if it was real or not but it didnt look very nice.

You have to ask yourself one simple question, how bad do you want it?

p.s. Depends may be your friend. =)