A Wee Problem

Struggling with the idea of having to use the bathroom in the great outdoors? Brace yourself—we’re going there

Chelsea Clarke

We see you out on the trails—training diligently, stowing your snacks and hydration packets and preparing for anything that comes your way. But what do you do when you’re out in nature and it calls? Turns out, urinating or popping a squat isn’t as simple as just pulling over and dropping trou. Luckily, our expert, avid trail runner and strength coach Meghan Burrows of Markham, Ont., knows a thing or two about this: she’s been perfecting her technique for the last six years. “Most recently, I had the pleasure of using outdoor bathrooms during the Canadian Death Race 125K ultramarathon relay at 20 weeks pregnant,” she says. Read on for her advice to relieve yourself of the uncertainty. Feeling nervous? Burrows has some real talk for you: “You’re out there to…

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Canadian Running (Digital) - 1 Issue, Trail Special 2023

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