Subject: RE: NEW ATHLETE-gear Originally posted by Atlantia
I really recommend getting trishorts. You can train in them and race in them, then you'll be used to the thinner pad. Plus, if you decide you don't want to do anymore, then you've only bought the one pair. Just wash them out in the shower/sink and drip dry. I don't like training in my trisuit because it is a hassle to go to the bathroom. Just bear in mind that you shouldn't do a ton of pool swimming in your tri gear, as it isn't well suited to chlorine.
Good luck and have fun training! The gear can be fun, but don't feel like you need the flashy stuff to do well.
I agree about the tri shorts. Sierra Trading Post is definitely a great site. You can go to one of your local tri or bike shops, try on shorts just to see what brand and what fit suits you best. Then you can find them online with STP or Backcountry, or one of the other discount sites. There are tons!
I never liked biking in regular bike shorts with a thick pad especially for the shorter distances. Tri shorts are most comfy to me. Wear any type of athletic top that is relatively fitted just to avoid unnecessary drag. |