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2008-06-13 9:35 AM

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Subject: What To Wear Under Wetsuit-Support Needed!

Howdy All,

I apologize if this has been answered before but had a quick question. I am doing the Alcatraz Aquathon which is a 1.5 mile swim and then a 7 mile run. I was told to wear my running stuff under my wetsuit as it's impossible to get a running bra on after getting the wetsuit off, etc.

I'm a newbie and don't want to buy a triathlon suit so wondering if I could wear my running bra and shorts underneath the wetsuit?

Any advise? I definitely need support and I thought of getting a two piece suit but those don't really offer me the support I need running.

Thanks so much!

Sula



2008-06-13 9:55 AM
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Subject: RE: What To Wear Under Wetsuit-Support Needed!

Yes, you can wear your running bra and shorts underneath your westuit.  Probably a good idea unless you're going to wear a swim suit for the rest of the race.

If you don't want to buy a tri suit and this point, consider checking into just the shorts.  They have a little padding so they are more comfortable for biking, but not enough to interfere with your run.  If you check some of the sales (TYR has some on clearance off the top of my head) you can usually get a pretty good deal.

Personally, I wear my tri shorts, sports bra, and tri top under my wetsuit.  No changing at all that way. 

2008-06-13 12:56 PM
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Subject: RE: What To Wear Under Wetsuit-Support Needed!

Thank you! That should work great--just wearing running  or tri shorts. I possibly could just get away w/ a pair of lycra running shorts because I actually don't even need riding shorts as there's no ride to it--just swim/run. I'm going to do a trial run with this clothing underneath and hopefully it'll work out.

 Thanks again!

2008-06-13 1:21 PM
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Sula - 2008-06-13 1:56 PM

Thank you! That should work great--just wearing running or tri shorts. I possibly could just get away w/ a pair of lycra running shorts because I actually don't even need riding shorts as there's no ride to it--just swim/run. I'm going to do a trial run with this clothing underneath and hopefully it'll work out.

Thanks again!

Lycra shorts are probably easier because they won't get as bunched up under the wetsuit.  Good luck with the trial run.   

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