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Faster transitions.

the Bear sets his computer clock 2 minutes fast so the forum posts his comments in the future.  

Now that you have accomplished the blisters try Band Aid brand blister guard patches.  They are great!  They have some type of medicine in them that when you place it over a blister or hot sport (pre-blister) it creates some sort of watery goo under the bandage to help heal the raw skin and prevent a new blister from forming.

I swear by them. Once you get rid of them try some blister guard socks from Champion C9.  They are another essential for blister prone feet.

Be safe,

Shauna

Bodyglide. Smear it on your feet, and it will really help prevent blisters. Of course, I also wear socks.

It took way longer than 20 seconds to put on socks during my first sprint tri.  I put them on after the swim and I was wet.  It is not the easiest thing in the world.  Going sockless would definitely have advantages for short distances.

You slow down none, there is no discomfort or blisters if you train this way. Sockless, shoes on the bike, slap on your helmet and shades and go.

Of course the time savings is going to be more significant during sprints, saving a minute in T1 in a one-hour race may get you a podium spot.

I have decided I'll be using socks in future, regardless of the race length.

It took way longer than 20 seconds to put on socks during my first sprint tri. I put them on after the swim and I was wet. It is not the easiest thing in the world. Going sockless would definitely have advantages for short distances.