thinking of trying my first triathlon.
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thinking of trying my first triathlon.
I realize I need to train for all three events.The bike and running part I have the proper attire.But training for the swim what is normally worn.Just a regular swim suit or should I consider briefs or bikini bottoms.Not very fond of being so snug wile in the pool.
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I would start to swim in whatever you plan to wear during your tri to get used to it. I personally use a pair of TYR tri-shorts. They're like bike shorts but with a much smaller pad that dries faster and doesn't feel like a diaper.
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Originally Posted by tajsss
I would start to swim in whatever you plan to wear during your tri to get used to it. I personally use a pair of TYR tri-shorts. They're like bike shorts but with a much smaller pad that dries faster and doesn't feel like a diaper.
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Ditto on that. The chlorine will wear out your tri gear pretty quick. On occasion, I swim with regular swim shorts that have pockets. It creates resistance, which has improved my swimming.
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Ditto on that. The chlorine will wear out your tri gear pretty quick. On occasion, I swim with regular swim shorts that have pockets. It creates resistance, which has improved my swimming.
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If you're not a strong swimmer, don't wear trunks. It just adds drag and will make it harder for you yet. If you object to a speedo (they don't have to be that bikini style - look for the kind made out of nylon, instead of lycra, and with a bit more to the sides... (often called a training suit, I think) then wear those jammer things if you must.
What can I say? I'm old school - a traditionalist - I can't stand the look of those jammer things.
What can I say? I'm old school - a traditionalist - I can't stand the look of those jammer things.
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While you're building up a baseline, wear a Speedo, your goal here is endurance not speed & power. Oh, and for the sake of your poolmates, buy the jammers, not the briefs (they're more comfortable anyway).
Once you're able to do distances about 20% longer than your race length, buy some drag shorts and start training in them. Not only is it good to build up the muscles you need, but there's a complete psychological edge when you race and feel like you're flying without the drag.
If you've never really trained for swimming, you can go talk to a local swim team's coach (preferably high school, college, or competitive club). They're usually pretty happy to give someone new to the sport a rundown of what workouts they put their distance swimmers through.
Once you're able to do distances about 20% longer than your race length, buy some drag shorts and start training in them. Not only is it good to build up the muscles you need, but there's a complete psychological edge when you race and feel like you're flying without the drag.
If you've never really trained for swimming, you can go talk to a local swim team's coach (preferably high school, college, or competitive club). They're usually pretty happy to give someone new to the sport a rundown of what workouts they put their distance swimmers through.