A series of unfortunate (and hilarious) events just minutes before the start of one of the world’s most prestigious races.

This week’s episode is a sprint—a short story. And you might want to hold your nose because it’s a pretty surprising, very unsettling story about a port-o-potty from Boston Marathon race director Dave McGillivray. Or, to up the stakes, a story about that time McGillivray nearly missed the start of the race he directs.

Episode Credits:

Host: Rachel Swaby

Producers: Rachel Swaby, Audrey Quinn, Christine Fennessy

Theme music: Danny Cocke

Human Race editor-in-chief: David Willey

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