Really???

Backstory:
During the NYC triathlon this past weekend I started to feel the need to pee. I didn't end up having to go until after the race but the experience got me thinking about Steelhead...If I'm properly hydrating should I have to pee at some point during the race? If I don't have to pee does that mean that I might be getting dehydrated? So naturally I took my question to the internet and posted on the Slowtwitch forum.

Answer:
The overwhelming conclusion was that, yes, I should have to pee at some point during the race or I may be dehydrating myself.

Follow-up:
With that question answered I moved along to the next obvious question along this line of thought and asked: "How and where I should answer the inevitable call of nature?"

Answer:
The collective brain trust at Slowtwitch (men and women alike) advised that I just let loose and pee on myself during the bike and/or run, providing the caveat that I may need to stop pedaling or slow to a walk in order to perform the deed but under no circumstances should I actually stop.

Follow-up #2:
Hmmm...I've not peed on myself since I was toilet training so I'm a bit unfamiliar with the ramifications. Next question: "Supposing I do decide to "take the race seriously" as one respondent put it, and pee on myself as recommended, how do I keep from smelling like urine when I cross the finish line? Particularly, how do I keep my shoes from acquiring this odor?"

Answer(s):
Apparently folks have thought this through: "It's mostly water at that point, the sweat will overwhelm any smell." and "Splash some water on yourself at the aid stations on the run, then the runners behind you won't know what you're doing and it will dilute the urine."

Conclusion:
I can't believe I'm actually considering this...I may have reached a new low.