new female to triathalons- advice needed
anita
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Hello all. Well I am just wondering if there are any new starters to triathalon. My partner is training towards the iron man and I thought- I want to try something new instead of going to the gym etc. Anyway I have my first triathalon in 4 weeks time and dont have a bike yet (lol) but not worried (lol- nervous laugh). Some questions to the women out there- what do you tend to wear for the swim, bike and run. Any advice please.
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In the first triathlon I did I wore a tri top & shorts under the wetsuit but then put on shorts & a tshirt for the bike & run sections (was a bit self conscious to do the run & bike without a tshirt or shorts) have done a few more since and now just wear a tri suit (I have a 2XU one) though I did a triathlon this morning (pool swim) & phaffed about putting a long sleeved cycle top on for the bike.
In any case just wear what you feel comfortable cycling & running in & most importantly have fun & enjoy it – you’ll be hooked after the first one!
Good luck!
In my first tri (that was 3 years ago and I am about to do my 2nd in 4 weeks!) I wore my running shorts, which are tight with elasticated legs and a cropped running top for the swim. When I got out I threw on a running top which already had my number pinned to the back and my trainers and completed it in that.
This time, I feel much more comitted to the sport and have thus invested in a tri suit, which obvioulsy I will do the whole thing in, with a race belt (for my race number) and trainers being the only addition.
You will see all sorts at your tri so don't worry about it, whatever you wear you won't look out of place.
Good luck!
But if you are just doing the one event, then tri shorts and a swim specific top should do the job.
best of luck!
blurredgirl.
good luck with tri and i hope you love it.. bet you will!![:D] xx