Yes! More women specific content please! Doing my first race I put a question out on what should I wear. A bunch of guys replied just wear a bathing suit or shorts and a shirt but it’s more complicated and I definitely needed a sports bra under. Could you expand more on which sports bras are best for tri?
Hi Meghan, you're right, it isn't easy to know what to wear and there are so many options like I mentioned. With running involved finding the right sports bra is certainly important but it is so individual. Look for something that still works well when wet and won't get too heavy and soggy. Also be aware of rub points. Let us know when you find one that works for you.
When I did my first triathlon a long time ago, I kept my bike shorts on for the entire race, then I just wore my sports bra for the swim (non-padded & high support). I had a small towel on top of my bike to squeeze out the water from my hair (it was very long at the time) and put on a bike jersey for the rest of the race. But a trisuit made things less complicated.
I swear by a sports bra by a brand called 'Anita' and their Active Extreme Control bras. It's comfortable, dries quickly after the swim leg and is super supportive. It's expensive, but worth it.
I've only been competing in Tri for a couple years, but the female-specific tips I'll stand by are: • hairstyle: 2 braids brought into 1 at the bottom of the head (hopefully that makes sense). has the security of 2 braids but won't bounce in front of your shoulders when you're on the run • menstrual cups: on top of being way more environmentally sustainable and economical, I've found that they stay put and are much less worrisome overall than tampons
Great to see you're talking about what differentiates us women in our male-dominated sports. In the menstrual cycle video, could you please talk give a mention to menstrual cups (life-changing for triathlon and any sports, in my opinion)? Would also be a bonus if you could address how physiology changes with the menstrual cycle and should be used for optimal training (see Stacy Sim's book 'Roar' - perhaps she could be interviewed?).
Hi Emilie, Thank you for your comments, I will look into menstrual cups. I have been doing some research on the hormone changes throughout the cycle so keep an eye out for that.
And also the option to use birth control so you don't get a period near race day. I've been using the Nuvo ring & piggyback it because I have severe social anxiety that interferes with training and my period makes it worse. I went in to discuss getting the injection (no period for several months) but my doctor said that can cause weight gain and worsen depession.
@@heatherfell_oly yes, I understand that, but it helps to let women know of the options available to help them get though their periods. Some women don't even realize it's an option to not have a period if they're training for an important race. Not talking "rules" but options.
As I have smaller boobs (B cup) I'm able to get away with just a sports bikini top underneath my Tri-suit. And with hair, I really struggled finding a way to wear that didn't look stupid on me. I went with double dutch or French braids. But for the swim I got another hair tie and tied it into a little bun at the nape of my neck to fit under my cap easier without having to stuff the braids in. And then when I'm running through transition I just pull it out and let the braids sit and then can dry during the cycle and run :)
I love seeing more women-specific content on GTN. I would also like to see suggestions to how triathlons can be made more accessible for people of color.
@@richardp4292 No one suggested triathlons are inaccessible for the above populations. Wanting to increase accessibility is not predicated on inaccessibility, instead, it recognizes the potential for creating more opportunities and encourages that growth.
I figured out the two braid is the best option for my fro. I'm not sure what's going to happen when it gets as big as Diana Ross'. Finding a swim cap that fits will be a nightmare!
I know that finding large swim hats can be a problem at races. If you find one that fits you it is worth speaking to the race organisers and see if they'll allow you to wear your own if you prove the race hat doesn't fit.
@@heatherfell_oly I'm doing my first Half Ironman in Asia this year, let's see how that goes! I'm hopeful they will allow it because race cap rarely fit, they usually slide off.
I like to do the 2-braid too (my fro is pretty big, but it hasn't quite reached Diana Ross heights)! While I haven't tried it, a tri friend of mine recommended this hair & ear guard to wear under your swim cap. It helps keep bigger hair under swim caps & dry! www.amazon.com/Sync-Hair-Guard-Ear-Headband/dp/B01F48MC0S/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8
🤣🤣🤣 It’s not about how much support I want, but how much support I NEED! I have a bra called Triaction and am a 32E! Fingers crossed it is good when it is wet!
Me too!! This topic comes up all the time in my training group... would love to know about whether training needs to be adjusted on heavy days when you just feel sore all over... or do you ignore it and get on.
@2:59 Recent studies show that Women do not have longer torsos for a given height. That was old marketing data (not scientific) that was used by bike manufacturers in the past.
Could you please make a video for the best hair styles on bike for people with long hair? I have 35+ centimetres of hair and sometimes I get bored with the same style, needless to say that once my helmet is on i never take it because I cannot fix my hair again with sweaty hands
About periods and so, what about amenorrhea? When I'm in my peak I lose my period, I dunno how other athletes deal with it, my % of fat goes really low when Im training, how do u girls balance that? Thanks, Hugs! Great job GTN team, thanks so much!
Hi Jai. We don't do fake giveaways, all of the giveaways we do are with partners or friends of the channel. Have you won a competition and not received your prize?
I am not finding a proper female trisuit wd proper support. I am frm india , searchd AliExpress.. still not satisfied.. any other online link can nebody share for female trisuit
Have you tried to use a sports bra underneath instead of relying on the support of a tri suit? I personally would find a tri suit without support and get separate top for underneath.
Fine to eschew the underwear for a triathlon race, but generally I have never understood going knickerless for cycling. Especially for commuting or touring it just means shorts have to be washed very often, and it’s not comfortable. Snug fitting seamless knickers are helpful, however.
Julia Hargreaves if you are wearing Bike shorts with a chamois then these need to go without underwear. Going longer distances will get very uncomfortable.
How maintain your make up so that it's not all over your face... Any products recommended that don't usually smear especially after the swim leg.. Haha!!
Adrian she needs to look at her position on the bike as well as finding the correct saddle. It is certainly worth investing in both as she should not experience discomfort on long rides.
Bike fit by a sport med physiotherapist :) Some bike fitters will say to "just ride more" so your body gets accustomed to the set up becaure biomechanically it's correct, but a sports med physiotherapist bike fitter will know how to fit taking into acoount past & present injuries and imbalances.
