I'm a new trainiac. Watching this video gave lots of information. I was an avid mountain biker before moving to Florida, so I have cycling gear to train in/ My plan is to get triathlon shorts and a cycling jersey I have been searching out for from the Epilepsy Foundation as I Have grown up with Epilepsy and I was a 4 year varsity swimmer in high school, a coach, and participated in many rough water swims. I wan people to know to never give up no matter the challenge. I am an ER nurse and educate my patients to face any adversities they encounter. My only challenge that I have started building on now is running, that has always been my weakness, so I am raking it one day at a time. See you around the triathlon circuit,
I just dress like a competitive swimmer for training -speedos -hat -googles For cycling just look like a pure roadie -no aero bars -cycling shoes(you could wear tri shoes) -cycling socks shorts and jersey -road helmet For the run you can basically wear anything unless your on the track a lot maybe get some spikes Then on race day -tri suit Tri shoes Aero helmet -TT bike if it’s not draft legal -and all the other general gear But really it dosnt matters although iv learned over the years that during winter when ur training with other clubs you should just commit to to that and forget your a triathlete and then when the season starts again go back to it
When I receive Triathlon, I tend to change it up from race to race. Now granted I only race Sprint distance. I will wear a tri suit, I will wear tri shorts and tri jersey, sometimes even tri jersey and speedo. But since I do have a plate on my clavicle, I always wear sleeveless for racing ( wetsuit,tri suit, swimskin, tri top), it's lot easier having more freedom of movement.
Some cycling shorts will hold allot of water in the chamois which you may not want. And I prefer a two piece Tri suit just for the ease of bathroom visits (pre race nerves) could be very important in a hurry
I have a one piece tri suit sleeveless that I purchased for my first sprint tri. I have been very happy with it and it did not cost an arm and a leg. It is a bit warm so I zip down the front for parts of the sprint, so don't know if it works for a Olympic or full Tri. What I don't like is it shows me looking like I am three months pregnant.
I did tri shorts and cycling jersey too, but this year I found a tight tri top with short sleeves. Even worked great in non wetsuit open water swim. You should try it out :)
GREAT video - thank you. I have been wondering how to handle the transition between events and what is most appropriate to wear. Was considering skin type shorts to swim, slide on cycling shorts for the cycle, and then pulling them off and running in the skins for the run stage. Which is the reverse of what you mentioned as you said to put the wetsuit over the tri-skin. Not sure we will need a wetsuit in Florida - even in December.
What do you suggest for someone that is a little bigger 200 lb range and have lots of loose skin? I was between 330-340 lbs 2 years ago and I am now 208 lbs. Do you see a lot of guys just throw a tech shirt over their tri suit for the run?
Cheers for the updates on gear Taren. I have posted on instagram my kit as requested. Love the sleeveless one piece as it’s gets hot on our season. Still unsure if I go sleeved one piece for full 140.6 Ironman. Thoughts?
Hi I know your question was a year ago but if someone else is looking for an answer to this, I figured I can chime in. Get fit for a good comfy sports bra. It should be tight enough in the band that it doesn't move but you can still breathe. Chaffing usually is from a bra band that is too loose. Make sure it doesn't interfere with the back of your neck in aero on the bike or your underarms on the swim. Look for one with no padding or with perforated padding in the cups. Newbies can swim in tri shorts and the sports bra and throw on a top in T1 or just wear your whole kit for all 3 events (faster transitions). Larger busted women (and medium busted women for that matter) will want to avoid built in shelf bras.
Hey, this is probably a stupid question but I’m kind of unclear. For non wetsuit legal races, can you swim with two piece tri kit? If not what can you swim with aside from like a speedo or swim trunks?
Is a wetsuit required for a triathlon? How would this sound for what to wear. My jammers for the swim. I'll put shorts and a compression shirt for the bike and run.
Hi Taren. I'm thinking of getting my first tri bike (either a Cervelo P2 or P3). Should I get the entry level P2 or spend a bit more and get the P3? I am thinking long term and was wondering if I should pay up now for better components on a P3.
I wouldn't want to use neither the gym shorts you showed for fear of chafing on the bike nor the bike shorts with the big chamois. I got myself a pair of cheap €10,- bike shorts that don't have any chamois and am happy with those. They dry fast (ugh, the thought of sitting in the wet on the bike!) and I don't feel like running with diapers. And for the typical beginner's distances who needs a chamois?
Great video Taren, pardon me, I am rather wide in my mid section...some pretty badass fat; one piecers just don't fit me, tried couple...Is that a good enough reason to get a 2 piecer...well apart from shedding that whole load of fat...painfully long process
knexster Depends on where you train/race. In France wetsuits are banned if water temperature is over 22 degrees (Celsius). Another thing to take into account is the buoyancy brought by a wetsuit (some at least).
I'm new to triathlon and was wondering the difference between an aero long sleeve tri jersey and an aero long sleeve cycling jersey. Keep up the good work Taren!
cody moore Long sleeves are just flat-out a bad idea for triathlon; way too restrictive during the swim. If you wait til after the swim to put it on, it takes a ton of time. If it’s cold, put on a cycling jacket or arm warmers.
Hi from France. Taren, I've considering the Huub trisuit but I've read that the quality left a bit to be desired. Do you concur? By the way, did you join a local tri club?
I don't have any issues with the Huub yet, it's only been one race in it though. I don't belong to an official tri club, Pat's group is like an unofficial tri club
I have a single-piece Zoot tri suit. It's not bad, but after two triathlons, I'm already starting to get tired of the whole process that is going to the bathroom when you wear something that is only one piece. :P
Taren, I dislike my kit. The zipper is in the back, not the front.... DUMB! I need to order another one, but I refuse for now, more money to spend. So, I have a ribbon tied to the zipper to unzip it. I'll share a photo, after this weekends tri. I'm sure there are going to be plenty of pictures of it. Tri kits show off ALL our flaws!!!
got a trisuit before christmas and tried it on , it fit s well but and its a big butt its somewhat revealing in the dick region, is that normal and just something i have get over or are there nonsurgicial remedies out there ps im a 107kg powerlifter big legs big chest big shoulders tiny dick
