Past weekends Xterra had an open transition. By this I mean there was zero security keeping spectators or other random campers out (it was at a camp ground). Well, somebody brought their dog into transition. I couldn’t believe it, but went about my business of setting up my own T-Area. When I was done, owner and dog gone, but between transition racks, where people run in/out, was dog poop. I notified a volunteer who picked it up. I’ve convinced myself the owner was not aware of this deposit. I will be contacting the RD about this but I’m not sure what he can do. The Xterra numbers are way down (120) and I don’t want to stop doing this race. It’s at my favorite trail, the swim is awesome and the trail we run is great. Being small (120) I’m less concerned about theft, but dog poop?!?! really?
Shitty situation.
I’m impressed that the volunteer picked it up. I can’t say I would have. I’d probably leave that sort of thing to the people that get paid to be there.
You sure it was the dog? How long were the porta potty lines?
You sure it was the dog? How long were the porta potty lines?
Damn hippies.
You really are traumatized by piss and shit aren’t you.
Dude, the dog was racing for a Kona slot. Give it a break. The dog will soon be known on ST as Xterra Poop Dog.
Dog poop is still better than searing hot pavement in the transition area.
You sure it was the dog? How long were the porta potty lines?
Sweet Jesus! It has been 10 minutes since I read this reply and I am still laughing. My wife is now giving me that “what’s wrong with you?” look.
-Tropic
I preferred the post about the lace black G-String in transition next to my rack spot! I didn’t sniff it, but bet is smelled better than dog poop.
You sure it was the dog? How long were the porta potty lines?
My initial thought exactly. I hate one someone beats me to it.
Wow, you must really, really hate dog crap. Considering not doing the race again? Contact the RD? I don’t care for it, but as long as it’s not in my front yard, I can work my life around it with minimal pain. Gum is my pet peeve. Why do people spit gum on the ground? Someone is eventually going to step on it. Much harder to clean up on a summer day compared to dog crap. The rest of the world should follow Singapore’s lead and ban gum globally. Ok, back on the poo topic.
Wow, you must really, really hate dog crap. Considering not doing the race again? Contact the RD? I don’t care for it, but as long as it’s not in my front yard, I can work my life around it with minimal pain. Gum is my pet peeve. Why do people spit gum on the ground? Someone is eventually going to step on it. Much harder to clean up on a summer day compared to dog crap. The rest of the world should follow Singapore’s lead and ban gum globally. Ok, back on the poo topic.
Your response fits into the thread about negative people on ST. Congrats, you must be proud.
I am an RD at a mountain bike race. Although we don’t have transition areas, I want to hear all feedback, good and bad. If I don’t contact the RD, how does he know there’s an issue with T-area?
The main reason for considering not doing this race is the excessively open transition area, which allows somebody to bring a dog into T-area. My ideal race does not include stepping in dog crap in transition (or dancing around kids, or asking spouses to get out of the way). Imagine your running out of T1, barefoot, preparing to leap on your bike and you step in a pile dog crap.
Bumper Sticker Guy: WOAH! Man, you just ran through a big pile of dog shit!
Forrest Gump: It happens.
Bumper Sticker guy: What, shit?
Forrest Gump: Sometimes.
Wow, you must really, really hate dog crap. Considering not doing the race again? Contact the RD? I don’t care for it, but as long as it’s not in my front yard, I can work my life around it with minimal pain. Gum is my pet peeve. Why do people spit gum on the ground? Someone is eventually going to step on it. Much harder to clean up on a summer day compared to dog crap. The rest of the world should follow Singapore’s lead and ban gum globally. Ok, back on the poo topic.
Your response fits into the thread about negative people on ST. Congrats, you must be proud.
I am an RD at a mountain bike race. Although we don’t have transition areas, I want to hear all feedback, good and bad. If I don’t contact the RD, how does he know there’s an issue with T-area?
The main reason for considering not doing this race is the excessively open transition area, which allows somebody to bring a dog into T-area. My ideal race does not include stepping in dog crap in transition (or dancing around kids, or asking spouses to get out of the way). Imagine your running out of T1, barefoot, preparing to leap on your bike and you step in a pile dog crap.
I think you missed the point of my post, there was no intent to be negative. I’m not saying there’s anything wrong with you getting bent out of shape about the poo, but just that everyone has their hangups. You seem very focused on the poo. It’s good to be passionate about stuff, who am I to judge how you focus you passion? I’m on a quest to ban gum worldwide, my wife and kids find it quite entertaining. I do think you might need to lighten up a little, even though I acknowledge that poo is not a topic to be taken lightly.
Past weekends Xterra had an open transition. By this I mean there was zero security keeping spectators or other random campers out (it was at a camp ground). Well, somebody brought their dog into transition. I couldn’t believe it, but went about my business of setting up my own T-Area. When I was done, owner and dog gone, but between transition racks, where people run in/out, was dog poop. I notified a volunteer who picked it up. I’ve convinced myself the owner was not aware of this deposit. I will be contacting the RD about this but I’m not sure what he can do. The Xterra numbers are way down (120) and I don’t want to stop doing this race. It’s at my favorite trail, the swim is awesome and the trail we run is great. Being small (120) I’m less concerned about theft, but dog poop?!?! really?
Pics or it didn’t happen.
Wow, you must really, really hate dog crap. Considering not doing the race again? Contact the RD? I don’t care for it, but as long as it’s not in my front yard, I can work my life around it with minimal pain. Gum is my pet peeve. Why do people spit gum on the ground? Someone is eventually going to step on it. Much harder to clean up on a summer day compared to dog crap. The rest of the world should follow Singapore’s lead and ban gum globally. Ok, back on the poo topic.
Your response fits into the thread about negative people on ST. Congrats, you must be proud.
I am an RD at a mountain bike race. Although we don’t have transition areas, I want to hear all feedback, good and bad. If I don’t contact the RD, how does he know there’s an issue with T-area?
The main reason for considering not doing this race is the excessively open transition area, which allows somebody to bring a dog into T-area. My ideal race does not include stepping in dog crap in transition (or dancing around kids, or asking spouses to get out of the way). Imagine your running out of T1, barefoot, preparing to leap on your bike and you step in a pile dog crap.
I think you missed the point of my post, there was no intent to be negative. I’m not saying there’s anything wrong with you getting bent out of shape about the poo, but just that everyone has their hangups. You seem very focused on the poo. It’s good to be passionate about stuff, who am I to judge how you focus you passion? I’m on a quest to ban gum worldwide, my wife and kids find it quite entertaining. I do think you might need to lighten up a little, even though I acknowledge that poo is not a topic to be taken lightly.
I apologize. I’m grading papers so moody. I didn’t really get hung up on it just couldn’t believe a fellow triathlete would bring a dog into t-area. I asked the volunteer to pick it up (or get somebody to do it) so others didn’t step in it.
if you’re really old like me. Maybe you can remember the Cheech and Chong bit. that went something like…
Smells like dog #$1T, tastes like dog #$1T, good thing we don’t step in dog #$1T.
OK, back to your regular programming
Wanted for questioning.
but went about my business
Dog poop, right…