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Port-a-Potties? No thanks.

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By on Apr 26th, 2012

Dear Amy,

When you’re racing for 9-10 hours, how do you manage to use the bathroom?

Amy:

When you gotta go, you gotta go!  This is a great question, though it’s one that might be embarrassing to ask (and embarrassing to answer!). When you’re racing for a long time (9-10 hours is typical for my triathlons), and drinking water and sports drink every 10-15 minutes to stay hydrated, you eventually have to go to the bathroom. So what do you do?

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Traveling Woman Rushing to Flight

Away We Go

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By on Apr 12th, 2012

Dear Amy,

I’ve done a few triathlons close to home, but this summer I will be flying across the country for my first “destination” event. Do you have any tips for competing on less-than-familiar soil?

Amy:

Race season is upon us, which means traveling to races near and far. Since becoming a triathlete in 2002, I have had the opportunity to travel all over the world for races.

Here are a few tips that I have picked up over the years of being a world traveler.

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