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 2014-06-10 3:03 AM |
Expert  819  |  Subject: To pee...or not to pee?OK, first IM coming up at LP in July. I did a HIM for a training day this weekend and had to pee by the 1/2 way point of the bike. I wasn't shooting for any particular time, so I hopped off of my bike and peed inthe woods. What to do when this situation inevitably arises during my 112 miles? Stop and pee, or just keep on riding and clean up later? |
| 2014-06-10 5:47 AM in reply to: leftrunner |
Champion 7136    Knoxville area | Subject: RE: To pee...or not to pee? your bike is going to be coated with grime, sport drink and god knows what by the end of the race anyways... If you've got a little extra water you can just spray yourself down a bit after. On the other side of the coin, most IM athletes would probably benefit from a minute or two stop on the bike... so do what you're most comfortable with. |
| 2014-06-10 5:50 AM in reply to: Leegoocrap |
Master 3888 Overland Park, KS | Subject: RE: To pee...or not to pee? When someone's drafting you on the bike .... |
| 2014-06-10 6:10 AM in reply to: reecealan |
Expert 945 , Michigan | Subject: RE: To pee...or not to pee? Learn how to pee while moving without getting it all over yourself or your bike. I usually pee about 3 times during an IM bike. Downhills are easiest. |
| 2014-06-10 8:28 AM in reply to: leftrunner |
Member 388 Miami | Subject: RE: To pee...or not to pee? I peed for the first time (training or racing) during my first IM. I was feeling good on the bike and I didn't want to stop, so I decided to give it a try. I needed to pee so badly that it didn't take me much effort to do it. Luckily, I finished 400-500 yards before an aid station, where I grabbed a bottle of water and poured it all over my bottom half. I was clean and ready to keep peddling! |
| 2014-06-10 8:39 AM in reply to: leftrunner |
| 96 | Subject: RE: To pee...or not to pee? I don't find it disgusting that people pee themselves, what is disgusting is making sure everyone knows you pee yourself. at least pull to the side and slow a bit so those coming behind can get out of the slip stream |
| 2014-06-10 9:07 AM in reply to: gotbitten |
Member 51 Dublin, OH | Subject: RE: To pee...or not to pee? Probably my favorite blog post on the topic: http://tri-banter.blogspot.com/2012/05/ask-banter-peeing-on-bike.ht... |
| 2014-06-10 9:20 AM in reply to: leftrunner |
Master 3127 Sunny Southern Cal | Subject: RE: To pee...or not to pee? I just don't get the point of it unless you are in contention for a Kona slot. I will use the facilities provided, or look for a good spot if there are none available and it's a crisis. |
| 2014-06-10 9:28 AM in reply to: SevenZulu |
Regular 233 NW | Subject: RE: To pee...or not to pee? Originally posted by SevenZulu I just don't get the point of it unless you are in contention for a Kona slot. I will use the facilities provided, or look for a good spot if there are none available and it's a crisis. X2 |
| 2014-06-10 9:47 AM in reply to: leftrunner |
Master 1484 Sedona, AZ | Subject: RE: To pee...or not to pee? Stop at an aid station. Seriously, is it that big of a deal? At the end of the race are you going to be proud you peed yourself? I have no issue stopping during the race and doing what I need to do. Had I not stopped at IMAZ, I would have had a sub-5 time on the bike. I still would have come in at about the same spot overall and still would not have been on the podium or gotten a Kona slot. |
| 2014-06-10 9:51 AM in reply to: MonkeyClaw |
Member 5452 NC | Subject: RE: To pee...or not to pee? Originally posted by MonkeyClaw At the end of the race are you going to be proud you peed yourself? I think for many, yes. |
| 2014-06-10 9:59 AM in reply to: Goosedog |
Expert 3126 Boise, ID | Subject: RE: To pee...or not to pee?
Gotta agree with above. If you are not in contention for a Kona spot, stop a use the facilities. As Chris said, a minute or two off the bike might be a benefit overall. |
| 2014-06-10 4:47 PM in reply to: Goosedog |
Master 1484 Sedona, AZ | Subject: RE: To pee...or not to pee? Originally posted by Goosedog Originally posted by MonkeyClaw At the end of the race are you going to be proud you peed yourself? I think for many, yes. True, some see it as a badge of honor. |
| 2014-06-10 4:53 PM in reply to: tamason |
Member 178 Sioux Falls, SD | Subject: RE: To pee...or not to pee? Originally posted by tamason X3 Originally posted by SevenZulu I just don't get the point of it unless you are in contention for a Kona slot. I will use the facilities provided, or look for a good spot if there are none available and it's a crisis. X2 I did Kansas last weekend and had to pee. I stopped at mile 45 aid station and went. One thing that factored in to my decision though was as I was coming to the aid station I saw someone coming out of the porta potty, so I knew it was empty and I wouldn't have to wait. I get wanting to have the fastest bike split you can, but to me it wasn't worth it. |
| 2014-06-10 6:33 PM in reply to: buckeyeguy77 |
Elite 3221 the desert | Subject: RE: To pee...or not to pee? just stop and do your business IMO. unless you're dying to go and not near an aid station (or the port-a-let at the aid station already has a line), you can spare the time. I've done and will likely never do it again. I won't judge others - some people are in to it |
| 2014-06-10 8:58 PM in reply to: Fitzy |
| 1055 | Subject: RE: To pee...or not to pee? If your a guy, find a tree and do your thing. I suppose its a bit more difficult for the ladies so I won't speak for them. I don't understand the desire to pee yourself on the bike. As others have said, over that distance, how is a one minute pee break going to matter unless your competing for a podium spot which almost all of us are not. |
| 2014-06-10 9:31 PM in reply to: ziggie204 |
| 471 | Subject: RE: To pee...or not to pee? Originally posted by ziggie204 If your a guy, find a tree and do your thing. I suppose its a bit more difficult for the ladies so I won't speak for them. I don't understand the desire to pee yourself on the bike. As others have said, over that distance, how is a one minute pee break going to matter unless your competing for a podium spot which almost all of us are not. I don't know about the USA, but in Australia its instant DQ if you pee anywhere but the provided toilets that includes trees, car wheels etc. Personally I usually just wet myself as do 99.9% of the other athletes, I'm saying that because I can't say I've ever seen one of the toilet cubicles ever being used. And I'm sure as shi!t none of the pros or decent AGs do it, to get off your bike when you're sitting on 40km/hr, pee, back on back and accelerate up to 40km/hr is going to cost you 3 minutes. Might not sound like much, but when you're at the pointy end, it's significant. |
| 2014-06-10 9:32 PM in reply to: ziggie204 |
Pro 15655 | Subject: RE: To pee...or not to pee? But......but........you can't REALLY be a "triathlete" if you don't pee yourself on the bike.....can you? |
| 2014-06-10 9:36 PM in reply to: 0 |
| 471 | Subject: RE: To pee...or not to pee? Originally posted by ziggie204 If your a guy, find a tree and do your thing. I suppose its a bit more difficult for the ladies so I won't speak for them. I don't understand the desire to pee yourself on the bike. As others have said, over that distance, how is a one minute pee break going to matter unless your competing for a podium spot I don't know about the USA, but in Australia its instant DQ if you pee anywhere but the provided toilets that includes trees, car wheels etc. Personally I usually just wet myself. Not because I desire it, but I've trained hard for an event, I'm chasing a specific time, why not wet myself? As long as other athletes don't have to wear my urine. And I'm sure 99.9% of the other athletes do the same, I'm saying that because I can't say I've ever seen one of the toilet cubicles ever being used. I certainly haven't seen people popping off the bike every 5 minutes to go wee wees. And I'm sure as shi!t none of the pros or decent AGs use the toilets - get off your bike when you're sitting on 40km/hr, pee, back on bike and accelerate up to 40km/hr is going to cost you 3 minutes. Might not sound like much, but when you're at the pointy end, it's significant. I you find it icky take up basket weaving. Edited by zedzded 2014-06-10 9:59 PM |
| 2014-06-11 12:39 PM in reply to: 0 |
Extreme Veteran 792 | Subject: RE: To pee...or not to pee? Did the RD not provide ANY porta-potties on course? Despite what internet forum users will trick you into believing, I hear that those are great places to do that sort of thing. Edited by lifejustice 2014-06-11 12:59 PM |
| 2014-06-11 1:00 PM in reply to: tamason |
Champion 7136 Knoxville area | Subject: RE: To pee...or not to pee? Originally posted by tamason Originally posted by SevenZulu I just don't get the point of it unless you are in contention for a Kona slot. I will use the facilities provided, or look for a good spot if there are none available and it's a crisis. X2 that triathletes are willing to save time by spending thousands of dollars on bikes and wheels, hundreds on helmets and suits and other goodies... yet unwilling to save time for free has always eluded me. So by that reasoning, if you aren't going for Kona leave your nice bike at home  of course... triathletes are way more concerned with looking fast generally |
| 2014-06-11 1:14 PM in reply to: Leegoocrap |
Not a Coach 11473 Media, PA | Subject: RE: To pee...or not to pee? I have no problem with those who pee on the bike. Or with doing so myself at times. You are excreting bodily fluids through the entirety of the race. You already look and smell disgusting. No one will be able to tell the difference, regardless of whether you rinse yourself off or not. You will not be clean with a few squirts from your water bottle, but go ahead if it makes you feel better. Of course, I draw the line at some point: http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=150441&page=1# |
| 2014-06-11 1:33 PM in reply to: MonkeyClaw |
Expert 1224 Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. | Subject: RE: To pee...or not to pee? Originally posted by MonkeyClaw Originally posted by Goosedog True, some see it as a badge of honor. Originally posted by MonkeyClaw At the end of the race are you going to be proud you peed yourself? I think for many, yes.
<-- This guy does. |
| 2014-06-11 1:45 PM in reply to: 0 |
Member 388 Miami | Subject: RE: To pee...or not to pee? Originally posted by Leegoocrap that triathletes are willing to save time by spending thousands of dollars on bikes and wheels, hundreds on helmets and suits and other goodies... yet unwilling to save time for free has always eluded me. So by that reasoning, if you aren't going for Kona leave your nice bike at home of course... triathletes are way more concerned with looking fast generally This Edited by davidfedez 2014-06-11 1:46 PM |
| 2014-06-11 1:47 PM in reply to: davidfedez |
Pro 15655 | Subject: RE: To pee...or not to pee? When I show up at a race I like to pee on other people's bikes......it lets them know I'm serious. |
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