We’ve got the expert advice you gotta avoid a mid-run poop.
(Because let’s face it, we all know the feeling.)
I’ve pooped my pants on a run.
There, I’ve said it.
I was about a mile away from finishing my 6-mile loop when the stomach pain kicked in.
Then, all of a sudden it just started happening, seemingly out of my control.
Needless to say, it was pretty traumatizing.
Runners of all kinds, from ultra runners to recreational runners like myself, experience similar stomach problems.
Why Does Running Make You Poop?
All of these factors colliding is what can cause a mid-run poop.
Keep the following tips in mind when preparing for your next run.
Limit certain foods.
Lee recommends avoiding fatty and high-calorie meals within three hours of running.
Avoid taking aspirin and other NSAIDs like ibuprofen.
Time your meals correctly.
Using gastrocolic reflux to your advantage is key.
If you generally eat right before a run, this could be causing your digestive distress.
Start with a warm-up jog.
Of course, runners deal with many unique “complications” and pooping is just one of them.
If you do have an unlucky situation like mine, don’t be ashamed.
Instead, give yourself a pat on the back and welcome yourself to the club.
