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 2015-05-04 2:33 PM |
Veteran  629    Grapevine, TX |  Subject: Things less talked about...There are things about triathlon that change a person...like removing phobias. #2 is a big part of that. Like #2 in a public lavatory, or #2 in a portelet, or #2 in the woods because you'd rather finish the training run than walk home, or #2 in your trisuit because loosing time on #2 is no excuse and there are no portalets on those last 6 miles. The fact of the matter is digestive issues face most of us. There was a time when I was like "no way man, not in a million years". But the ice is now completely broken so to say. I had a good race on Sunday. Average performance, but good race overall. I was in control every everything except my stomach in the last 6 miles. I want to be ashamed, but I'm not. Performance was ** more ** important than pride. Luckily I was wearing black shorts. Edited by FranzZemen 2015-05-04 2:38 PM |
| 2015-05-04 3:06 PM in reply to: FranzZemen |
| Deep in the Heart of Texas | Subject: RE: Things less talked about... Now you need a t-shirt printed up with: "Triathlons really chap my a_ _!" |
| 2015-05-04 3:11 PM in reply to: 0 |
Pro 5761 Bartlett, TN | Subject: RE: Things less talked about... I would have to be in the lead of a race with a huge money prize, in the lead by 20 minutes or more in the last 100 yards before I would crap my pants. Not just for an average performance!!!
It's a hobby for me man! But hey, to each his own Edited by jford2309 2015-05-04 3:11 PM |
| 2015-05-04 3:37 PM in reply to: #5112978 |
Regular 134 Oregon | Subject: RE: Things less talked about... I'm glad you brought this up because I've been wondering about it. For the longer races; what are people doing for #1 and #2? Like say a hundred mile bike ride. That's like 5+ hours so people must stop to pee; right? Are there port-a-johns at the aid stations? I'm a girl (though not a lady) but still...the world is not my toilet. For me, Everytime I run for more than 40 mins I need to pee. This worries me about transitioning into longer races. |
| 2015-05-04 3:42 PM in reply to: themissj1981 |
| 754 | Subject: RE: Things less talked about... Originally posted by themissj1981 I'm glad you brought this up because I've been wondering about it. For the longer races; what are people doing for #1 and #2? Like say a hundred mile bike ride. That's like 5+ hours so people must stop to pee; right? Are there port-a-johns at the aid stations? I'm a girl (though not a lady) but still...the world is not my toilet. For me, Everytime I run for more than 40 mins I need to pee. This worries me about transitioning into longer races. Another woman here. Hardcore racers will pee on the bike. I do not, although you don't want to borrow my wetsuit. Most races will have well-spaced port-a-potties, but I have ducked behind a tree to take care of business during a race. Also, I take an Immodium before a race for some insurance. |
| 2015-05-04 3:43 PM in reply to: FranzZemen |
Master 3127  Sunny Southern Cal | Subject: RE: Things less talked about... You were eating Red Hots, weren't you. |
| 2015-05-04 3:49 PM in reply to: SevenZulu |
New user 1351 Austin, Texas | Subject: RE: Things less talked about... Originally posted by SevenZulu You were eating Red Hots, weren't you.
Oh geez not that again |
| 2015-05-04 3:54 PM in reply to: themissj1981 |
New user 1351 Austin, Texas | Subject: RE: Things less talked about... Originally posted by themissj1981 I'm glad you brought this up because I've been wondering about it. For the longer races; what are people doing for #1 and #2? Like say a hundred mile bike ride. That's like 5+ hours so people must stop to pee; right? Are there port-a-johns at the aid stations? I'm a girl (though not a lady) but still...the world is not my toilet. For me, Everytime I run for more than 40 mins I need to pee. This worries me about transitioning into longer races. During training there's no good reason to pee in your pants unless you desperately want to practice it at least once. Just pull over and take care of business. However I happily tinkle during a race because it's just pee. I stay so well hydrated that it's practically just water coming out anyway, but never in a million years will I shite in my pants. Maybe...MAYBE...if it was the difference between winning Kona and coming in 2nd, but under any other circumstances I just can't imagine the misery involved in trying to finish a race, and then face my loved ones afterwards with a full diaper. Not for me. To the OP, did you at least put down a garbage bag or something when you got in your car? |
| 2015-05-04 5:55 PM in reply to: SevenZulu |
Member 341 Austin | Subject: RE: Things less talked about... Originally posted by SevenZulu You were eating Red Hots, weren't you. Found on the side of the road? |
| 2015-05-04 6:07 PM in reply to: jetsers |
Pro 6520 Bellingham, WA | Subject: RE: Things less talked about... |
| 2015-05-04 8:47 PM in reply to: jetsers |
Master 3127 Sunny Southern Cal | Subject: RE: Things less talked about... Originally posted by jetsers Originally posted by SevenZulu You were eating Red Hots, weren't you. Found on the side of the road? Once upon a time, in a galaxy far, far away, there was a post similar to this thread, with a quality of story that made it an epic thread for all ages. I believe it involved some Red Hots, amongst other things. I miss those golden days of BT. |
| 2015-05-04 8:52 PM in reply to: themissj1981 |
Master 8247 Eugene, Oregon Bronze member | Subject: RE: Things less talked about... #1 Dehydration usually solves that issue. For the nervous pre-race pee, there's always the lake in your wetsuit if no time for porta-potty. On the run, just "let it go" and then pour water over self or clean with sponges. I honestly would not stop for a porta-potty or tree for #1. Have never mastered peeing on the bike. #2 Hasn't happened yet in a tri, but I would stop, unless (har har) it was Kona and I was winning. Races usually have porta-potties in transition and at various points along the course. I've stopped in a longer ride (the longest version of the Bridge Pedal in Portland). Normally it's not an issue for me up to and including HIM as long as I've worked out my nutrition in advance. Avoiding wheat and dairy before runs or races tends to solve it for me. (That day, I lost it as Krispy Kreme had a donut stop on the course!) Once I was running a HM after having had a stomach virus all week, there was no porta-potty, and I (seriously) went into a bar along the course to use their restroom. Not the greatest race! |
| 2015-05-04 9:13 PM in reply to: SevenZulu |
| 71 | Subject: RE: Things less talked about... I believe it was hot tamales... |
| 2015-05-04 9:18 PM in reply to: rrr8400 |
Master 3127 Sunny Southern Cal | Subject: RE: Things less talked about... Yeah, hot tomales. That sounds right. |
| 2015-05-04 9:35 PM in reply to: Hot Runner |
Veteran 629 Grapevine, TX | Subject: RE: Things less talked about... Yeah, not the prettiest story, I'm afraid, and there were no other options but to walk. I've done enough walking. A DNF lasts a lot longer than a good finish and some minor discomfort no one noticed. Kona comments...you need to get to Kona first to earn the right to say something like that. |
| 2015-05-05 7:05 AM in reply to: 0 |
Member 1748 Exton, PA | Subject: RE: Things less talked about... Its the 5th discipline of Triathlon, spending 2 months before the event training you body to evacuate excess material at 5:00am, and learning what foods to eat to make the this happen along with not giving you the runs  Edited by mike761 2015-05-05 7:05 AM |
| 2015-05-05 7:23 AM in reply to: mike761 |
| 754 | Subject: RE: Things less talked about... Originally posted by mike761 Its the 5th discipline of Triathlon, spending 2 months before the event training you body to evacuate excess material at 5:00am, and learning what foods to eat to make the this happen along with not giving you the runs I thought the 5th discipline was laundry. |
| 2015-05-05 8:38 AM in reply to: happyscientist |
| 27 | Subject: RE: Things less talked about... Well, thanks for sharing. I give you credit it takes alot to put it out there. I hope I never have this happen not sure if I can do 2 things at once! |
| 2015-05-05 9:37 AM in reply to: FranzZemen |
Member 326 | Subject: RE: Things less talked about... I'm glad no one has piped in and said "pictures, or it didn't happen". |
| 2015-05-05 11:38 AM in reply to: 0 |
| 1508 Cypress, Texas | Subject: RE: Things less talked about... I found this link to be something very important to consider when planning your #1 & #2 on race day. I personally tried to plan my #1's on my 70.3. I planned to do #1 before I got my wet suit on, #1 at the 40 mile aid station that had pot-a-potty's. I figure that would get me through the race. With planning I didn't need to do #1 on myself. I didn't eat any fruit for 30 hours before the race. I only ate low fiber foods during that period and didn't have any problems with #2. I ate a high carb meal 18 hours before my race and light meal 14 hours before my race, light snacks 10 hours before my race, and drank a 32 oz of sports drink 20 minutes before my race. My stomach was golden on race day. Wish I could say the same for everything else on race day.
Edited by BlueBoy26 2015-05-05 11:42 AM |
| 2015-05-05 6:50 PM in reply to: SevenZulu |
Elite 3090 Spokane, WA | Subject: RE: Things less talked about... Originally posted by SevenZulu Yeah, hot tomales. That sounds right. http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=150441&page=2 New members always seem to get a kick of that classic, so here it is. Page 2 of the thread contains the entire OP in it's full awesomeness in a quote.
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| 2015-05-05 8:09 PM in reply to: 0 |
Veteran 434 Apex, NC | Subject: RE: Things less talked about... Originally posted by BlueBoy26 I found this link to be something very important to consider when planning your #1 & #2 on race day. I personally tried to plan my #1's on my 70.3. I planned to do #1 before I got my wet suit on, #1 at the 40 mile aid station that had pot-a-potty's. I figure that would get me through the race. With planning I didn't need to do #1 on myself. I didn't eat any fruit for 30 hours before the race. I only ate low fiber foods during that period and didn't have any problems with #2. I ate a high carb meal 18 hours before my race and light meal 14 hours before my race, light snacks 10 hours before my race, and drank a 32 oz of sports drink 20 minutes before my race. My stomach was golden on race day. Wish I could say the same for everything else on race day.
Now THAT is planning! Well done sir. For 70.3s, I just don't drink a ton race morning, hope I get a relatively clean port-a-potty, pee twice in my wetsuit, then usually don't have to pee again until 7pm the evening of the race. Just kidding about the 7pm thing... It's usually only 5pm. Edited by smoom 2015-05-05 8:30 PM |
| 2015-05-05 9:08 PM in reply to: 0 |
| 2 | Subject: RE: Things less talked about... (In reply to the story of the Hot Tamales) I had just taken a pull off my beer and read part of that and it made me snort it out my nose. Man that hurt. That was a hilarious read and I felt bad for her. Edited by tonybrown801 2015-05-05 9:14 PM |
| 2015-05-05 10:35 PM in reply to: jetsers |
Master 1929 Midlothian, VA | Subject: RE: Things less talked about... Originally posted by jetsers Originally posted by SevenZulu You were eating Red Hots, weren't you. Found on the side of the road?
What's wrong with food found on the side of the road?!? |
| 2015-05-06 7:29 AM in reply to: FranzZemen |
New user 246 madison, Wisconsin | Subject: RE: Things less talked about... Originally posted by FranzZemen There are things about triathlon that change a person...like removing phobias. #2 is a big part of that. Like #2 in a public lavatory, or #2 in a portelet, or #2 in the woods because you'd rather finish the training run than walk home, or #2 in your trisuit because loosing time on #2 is no excuse and there are no portalets on those last 6 miles. The fact of the matter is digestive issues face most of us. There was a time when I was like "no way man, not in a million years". But the ice is now completely broken so to say. I had a good race on Sunday. Average performance, but good race overall. I was in control every everything except my stomach in the last 6 miles. I want to be ashamed, but I'm not. Performance was ** more ** important than pride. Luckily I was wearing black shorts. Note to self: (And the rest of BT if you choose to heed) When checking out the classified section, DO NOT PURCHASE "ONLY WORN IN ONE RACE" TRI SUIT FROM FRANZzEMEN. |
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