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**My First Triatalon!!**

  • 16-08-2008 4:04pm
    #1
    sinatrajr
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2 ✭


    Okay other than being a "clydesdale" and being scared $%&-less about if my body will make it through it, I have no idea what one is supposed to wear.
    I'm a swimmer by genetics, played water polo in college, but the running is something foreign to me.

    The water temp should be around 70, I'd assume that just wearing a speedo would suffice???

    But for the biking and running, what I workout in are spandex shorts with running shorts over them. my biggest concern is chafing legs and butt during the bike and run after being in the water. I don't want to go out and spend $200 on equipment and accessories, so any suggestions??

    thanks.


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  • #2
    daymobrew
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,570 ✭✭✭daymobrew


    sinatrajr wrote: »
    But for the biking and running, what I workout in are spandex shorts with running shorts over them.
    Maybe have a shower while wearing the spandex shorts and then go for a cycle and run to see how that feels. If it chaffs then you will probably need to look into tri-specific shorts.

    Maybe just get some tri shorts because they will be designed not to absorb much water during the swim and padded to be comfortable on the bike.


  • #3
    Funkyzeit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,035 ✭✭✭Funkyzeit


    sinatrajr wrote: »
    The water temp should be around 70, I'd assume that just wearing a speedo would suffice???

    Hi There.
    Is it an Open Water Swim? AFAIK most (in Ireland anyway) OW swims are Wetsuit compulsory.

    If you plan on doing a few Tri's I'd recommend buying a Trisuit (can get a good one for circa €70)

    Enjoy !


  • #4
    sinatrajr
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2 ✭sinatrajr


    thanks, I'll "tri" it out....he he he


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