Needing to go to the bathroom at the wrong time could be one of the most stressful things for a runner. This book is full of tips ranging from those potentially disastrous #2 situations, to nutrition, workouts, and gear.

My brother gave me this book for my birthday this year. I’m not sure if he was trying to tease me or help me out, since I have, in fact, had some horrible #2 situations while running races in the past… Joke or not, I thought this book was entertaining, as well as helpful. I can see this being useful for both serious and casual runners. Anyone who is looking to improve or feel motivated might find this a good resource. It’s written mostly in a list format, so it’s easy to skim the parts you might not necessarily be interested in and focus on the parts you are. I would highly recommend this as a gift to your runner friends! And I suggest picking it up if you’re in need of some tips yourself. I’m not sure it solved my #2 issues, but it’s given me a few ideas to start with.