Colby's Danskin (LONG!)

[mimitabby]

ps are tri suits always so gross? i mean, girls have to go to the bathroom!

[colby]

ps are tri suits always so gross? i mean, girls have to go to the bathroom!

It made me consider wearing a two-piece, that's for sure. I really like the feel of the one-piece (and not to mention I don't have to worry about any unsightly squishy parts making appearances), but being able to just remove the bottoms would really help

Had I had to go sooner, I would have gone in the water, but I didn't even think of it.

Apparently true Ironpersons just... go. If they have to pee, they pee. No messing around with transitions, just... go ahead and pee. I don't think I'm tough enough for that

[mimitabby]

It made me consider wearing a two-piece, that's for sure. I really like the feel of the one-piece (and not to mention I don't have to worry about any unsightly squishy parts making appearances), but being able to just remove the bottoms would really help

OH, that's good news!

Apparently true Ironpersons just... go. If they have to pee, they pee. No messing around with transitions, just... go ahead and pee. I don't think I'm tough enough for that

That is definitely a guy thing. A woman would never have thought of soiling herself to win a race.
This is not news to me but i can't imagine being in so much of a hurry that i would do it that way.

[Lise]

[That is definitely a guy thing. A woman would never have thought of soiling herself to win a race.
This is not news to me but i can't imagine being in so much of a hurry that i would do it that way.

You would think it was just a guy thing. But it's not. I think everybody pees on the swim. So if you're back of the pack like I am...keep the water out of your mouth! I was heading out on the run, and a woman started out with me, adjusting her race number. She said, "ARGH! I've had to pee since the swim!" (she had just come from the porta potties in T2) Me: Pee in the lake! Her: I tried! I couldn't do it! I even tried to pee on the bike! Me: (Silently, inside: ) Out loud: How awful! Have a good run!

OK. You're not going for the medal. Just use the porta potty in transition! More than anything--pee on your bicycle? Not the bike, man! Not the bike!

[btchance]

Great job and awesome times! Sounds like you're hooked. I hope your shoulder gets to feeling better over the winter so you can do some more tris with better training next year!

[KnottedYet]

Hooray Colby! How cool to read your report! (I was wondering where you were, girl!) Maybe next year we''ll be able to find each other. Sounds like your wave was a long time from mine. I still had clouds and it was cool. (but I had 3, count 'em THREE layers of sunscreen on!)

I tried to pee in the lake, but was too excited and couldn't. I really tried! Shy bladder. First thing I did after the walk was head to a portapottie. Can't imagine peeing ON my bike! I"m with Lise, "not the bike, man! Not the bike!"

Hearing about your one-piece trisuit makes me glad i wore 2 pieces. I have those same goggles, got 'em right here on TE. Great goggles!

Oooooh! Let's do it again next year!

Congratulations!

[Tri Girl]

Congratulations on a great race, Colby!!! You're now a triathlete!!! It's all about having fun out there and enjoying the experience. My mantra is: I'm a completer, not a competer. I'm never going to win, so I'm just going to have fun!

I'm so happy to have read your race report- thanks for all the great details!!!!
Congrats again!


oh yeah, I pee in the lake before a tri if I have to go- even done it in my wetsuit before. Oh well- I've probably done grosser things in my life.... shhhhh don't tell the people I know....