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Triathlon clothing?
Turtle
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Hey veterans,
What do you wear?
Going from the swim to the bike... do you just strip off your wetsuit and hop on? Change into some biking shorts for a little padding in the rear?
Going from the bike to the run.... I imagine if you bike in your swimsuit, you can run the same way. If you put on padded shorts, do you run in them?
What will make your overall time faster - a quick transition or added comfort.
I appreciate your advice.
Thanks,
Turtle
What do you wear?
Going from the swim to the bike... do you just strip off your wetsuit and hop on? Change into some biking shorts for a little padding in the rear?
Going from the bike to the run.... I imagine if you bike in your swimsuit, you can run the same way. If you put on padded shorts, do you run in them?
What will make your overall time faster - a quick transition or added comfort.
I appreciate your advice.
Thanks,
Turtle
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You know most people would wear their Tri Suit under their Swim suit. This could be an all-in-one or 2 piece. The Tri Suits and shorts have padding in the 'Butt' area, but its not as thick as normal biking shorts.
The padding is suffiecient on shorter distance races but on the middle to long so I usually shove half of a 'car sponge' down my shorts, it sounds a bit odd but it does the job, especially if you are on the bike for six hours.
I would always go for comfort, it will help you to relax, and being relaxed is what its all about.
Anyhow, happy racing
Can you buy a pair of shorts that you can swim, cycle AND run in? Can you give an example that I can google and look at. I was thinking of running in lycra shorts but I guess one needs a bit of, ahem, support, no?
I don't fancy these full tri-suits yet. Plus some tri's I plan to do are in pools, so no need for a wetsuit.
The other big clothing question always seems to be socks - I've always put them on in the past but am planning to try a sprint triathlon without them this year so I can check how vital they are (I have no problem running or cycling without socks in training). If you're doing anything longer than an Olympic triathlon then I'd definitely go for the socks and car sponge option! Good luck
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Best Regards,
Turtle
BEst of luck!
Dont think Ive got the hang of this quote option!! Doesnt a car sponge start to chaff a lot? What sort of distance do you start to think about using one?
One piece tri suit is up to you; i've never found one to fit properly (but then i'm long and skinny) and if you're using a wetsuit then they offer no advantage over two piece.
I use a tri top with pockets (although i never use them) and a pair of Nike Drifit Tech stretch shorts. These shorts have been brilliant, they have no padding but it seems absolutely no problem , at least up to oly distance. The lack of a pad makes the run more comfortable and they have a zip pkt which will hold a gel if you really need one (or look at a gel belt from high 5).
If you really want a one piece then i have a foor elite tri suit for sale! (one med and one large) which is virtually unused. List price £80, just £35 to you!