When you need to Pee on the bike or run for that matter during an Ironman or any long distance race do you just “wet your pants” or do you pull it out? what are the ramifications if you get caught? Or do you hit the porter-john up?
I feel like in my next long distance race ill just let it all out and then just spray my shorts off with a water bottle.
Thoughts?
Depends
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“Depends”
They’re called Adult Briefs.
haha…i dont think i want to be wearing a water logged diaper in my next Ironman.
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I have done both. Stopped and got off, went behind a tree. Stood up and leaned to the right and let er rip. Right shoe gets filled up but it drains out pretty quick. The key to the second option is rinsing with fresh water asap. Only side effect was a little tenderness in the shower after the race. ( not enough rinsing I think )
I need to slow down a little but I think I save time by staying on the bike.
If you’re competitive (whatever that is to you) let it go on the bike. Run it depends… IM I stopped at porter-john, HIM I did but it cost me a run PR. Now that I’m down to seconds to placing in HIM and shorter I will probably do it on the bike and try while running (depending on how I’m doing).
“what are the ramifications if you get caught?”
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Is there a Pee Police?
learn to pee while riding/coasting downhill. Slight downhills work the best.
I’ve had to stop in both my 1/2 irons. It never even occured to me that I could just let it go on the bike. Not sure I could…practice makes perfect though, right? hahahaahaha
IM communities have become very sensitive to persons peeing in their bushes—arrests can be expected–not a good way to end your race day. I have never had a problem waiting for the next portapotty—of course I am slow enough that 60 seconds in the potty is not going to make any difference in my overall standing
Option 1 - Unzip, stand up, weight the pedal of your dominant leg, pull it out, point it to the side, let 'er rip. Preferably on a straight downhill or tailwind where you can coast.
Option 2 - Put large, empty water bottle up the leg of your shorts. Point water gun into water bottle, let 'er rip. Remove bottle, replace lid, chunk. Better for more crowded areas.
I was wondering if on the run has tried whipping it out and peeing while on the go, trying to avoid getting it on their shoes and clothing. Also has anyone tried back pedalling and peeing.
When I did IM florida, I started peeing on myself when i was on the bike course. I had to do that…cause I had lost my salt pills and so the water/gatorade was just going right through me. I must have peeed on myself like 5-10 times. I think i did it on the run a couple of times too. I am glad i did it. If I would have stopped to pee all those times…I would have lost like 15min probably.
Just yesterday i ran a 30km road race in the rain. And i did it again. I am not sure if i would have done it, if it was not raining, but it was, so i figured not one would know the difference. So away i went.
It doesn’t bother me. I think if it is an A race, then pee on yourself (if you can). If not then you have to use an outhouse. I think if you stop and pee on someone’s front lawn then you can get DQ’ed in some races. So don’t do that.
EDIT: IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU DO RINSE WITH WATER ASAP THOUGH
Also be sure to rinse your shoes well post race. They get stinky fast from the urine.
I’ve never had to pee myself but I think under circumstances if I could podium for my AG or qualify for Kona I would in a heartbeat.
Option 1 - Unzip, stand up, weight the pedal of your dominant leg, pull it out, point it to the side, let 'er rip. Preferably on a straight downhill or tailwind where you can coast.
Option 2 - Put large, empty water bottle up the leg of your shorts. Point water gun into water bottle, let 'er rip. Remove bottle, replace lid, chunk. Better for more crowded areas.
This spoken from someone who I think has never done either.
To the OP. Just pee.
If you’re just out there to finish the race and enjoy yourself, then by all means, use the porta johns.
If you want to go as fast as possible, you’ve got to learn to go on the move. Personally, if it’s a fairly remote area, I might try the remove, aim and shoot method but if you’re not a really good bike handler that might too much of a hazzard. If in doubt, just go and rinse off. It’s easist on the downhill, coast, scoot back behind your seat and let er rip. Not advised if you have bottles in a behind the seat carrier.
By the end of an IM you’re covered with sweat, salt, gatorade and whatever swamp water you had to swim in; a little pee hardly matters at that point. As far as I’m concerned, it’s an IM, you paid a fortune to do it already, so you might as well do the best you can. Just take a shower and burn your shorts when you’re done.
if you’re not a really good bike handler that might too much of a hazzard.
Just hope you're in a condition to pick yourself up if you lose it while in flagrante depissto. Hate to have the medics come upon you in such a state.
At IML last year I saw a guy whip it out and pee while running. Must have been some kind of zen master to have that kind of focus and concentration.
I thought you would refer to this thread posted on BT a few days ago…Still can’t stop laughing!!
http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=150441&start=1