Distance running can get weird. These marathon runners dealt with surprise poop explosions and even broken bones to finish the race strong.

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 ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The challenges of marathon running can lead to awe-inspiring and sometimes silly circumstances. Marathon athletes frequently deal ...