When buying triathlon shorts, remember to buy quality and know that they are not intended to be used in a pool. Doing so will shorten their lifespan considerably.
We recommend the Pearl Izumi Select shorts find them here on Amazon. They are a great all-purpose short for beginners or advanced racers alike. Once you have your shorts selected, you need to figure out what to wear on top. This is where the answer might be different for men or women. Many racers will choose a triathlon-specific top, often called a singlet , for racing. Singlets can be nice because they can be comfortable for activities such as cycling or running, even outside of a tri race.
Women also have the option of wearing a support top, which resembles a swimsuit top or a training bra. This enables them to choose if they want to simply wear that for the entire race, or throw a shirt over it once out of the water. There is nothing wrong with simply throwing on a t-shirt or a workout shirt for the bike and run. For women, this would usually be done over a support top, but for men it would mean they come out of the water shirtless.
In any given race, a large number of racers will be wearing a simple t-shirt or workout shirt. We have known many very competitive triathletes whose top of choice for racing is the same moisture-wicking athletic shirt they would wear on a treadmill or a long run, often by makers like Sugui. Another option might be a cycling shirt, although they can tend to chafe during the run, especially when damp. One thing to think about when choosing a tri top: Because you will be a little wet when putting the top on, making it a little more difficult for everything to easily slide, and because time is of the essence in Transition 1, we like a top with a zip that helps open up the neckline and opening for your head.
A regular old t-shirt might be a little tight to put on, when factoring in wet skin. Having something with a zipper makes the top much easier to put on, and allow helps you allow for airflow if it is a warm day. That brings us to tri-tops. As for support bras, we hear great things about the TYR Tri bra, a good value.
In addition to keeping you warm in the water, a good wetsuit will make you more buoyant and balanced as you swim, as well as assist you as you glide through the water.
See the USA Triathlon rules on water temperature below to know wetsuit recommendations based on water temperature. A wetsuit is a neoprene insulation suit made for warmth and buoyancy during the swim portion of a triathlon. Wetsuits for a triathlon cannot be more the 5mm thick. The two most common types of wetsuits are sleeved and sleeveless. Full sleeved wetsuits are better for the coldest water temperatures and are the most efficient.
Sleeveless is great for cooler water temperatures but let in water which can cause drag. In terms of cost, sleeveless is usually less expensive.
Less expensive wetsuits will also typically have uniform neoprene while the materials in high-end suits will vary across the body and incorporate more technology into the fabric. Remember, you want your wetsuit to fit snug to your body, but not restrict breathing or inhibit arm movement.
If you end up going with a sleeved wetsuit be sure to follow these tips for putting it on. Wetsuits provide buoyancy. Each event can specify a certain kind of bike but in most cases a road worthy mountain or road bike will be enough.
You will need a bike helmet, it's part of the rules in most races, wearing no helmet in transition before you touch your bike usually results in disqualification. If you have clip on pedals then you will need clip on bike shoes. You can wear cycle gloves and sun glasses if you really wish. You should already be wearing a tri suit or tri top and shorts at this point. You will need a pair of running shoes suitable for the run stage.
Some events can be out on the road or off road trail runs. Hydrodynamics Tri wetsuits with a silicone surface make them slippery through the water, but it is not required. This feature is found on most mid- and high-end wetsuits. What Is Too Tight? Should have no painful restriction anywhere. Should have a full range-of-swim-motion so arms move freely and comfortably. Should not feel like it is riding up in crotch area may mean wetsuit is too short.
Should move with you and not against you; suit should feel like a thick second-skin. Should have certain degree of comfort in your wetsuit so you can perform optimally, but not so much comfort that it defeats the purpose of performance properties of the suit. Thickness and Material Neoprene thickness ranges from about 1mm-5mm 5mm is the maximum thickness allowed in competitions.
The Cut Full sleeve — Gives full-body coverage and provides maximum buoyancy. Sleeveless — Does not cover arms, but still covers legs.
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