Swift01 Posted January 5, 2011 Posted January 5, 2011 Just entered the Lite. My first Tri. Oh and last night was my first run in 10yrs...... Boy is this going to be a fun month How hard can it be, 400m + 15.5km + 6.8km = 22.7km...... In riding terms I will hardly be getting started
rouxtjie Posted January 5, 2011 Posted January 5, 2011 Mini hi-jack For the guys that are in the know, I dont have a tri-suite....do i need one? they are not exactly cheap And if not, what would be a good second option? And no, I am not wearing my red speedo ala baywatch
Mackie Posted January 5, 2011 Posted January 5, 2011 Mini hi-jack For the guys that are in the know, I dont have a tri-suite....do i need one? they are not exactly cheap And if not, what would be a good second option? And no, I am not wearing my red speedo ala baywatchHol kaalgat ou swaerrie.
rudi-h Posted January 5, 2011 Posted January 5, 2011 Just entered the Lite. My first Tri. Oh and last night was my first run in 10yrs...... Boy is this going to be a fun month How hard can it be, 400m + 15.5km + 6.8km = 22.7km...... In riding terms I will hardly be getting started Don't underestimate Xterra... EVER
Swift01 Posted January 5, 2011 Posted January 5, 2011 @rouxtjie I was looking forward to seeing you in the red speedo and shaved legs right to the top........ Yeah what does the ave guy wear, considering this should just be a once off race. I got a bike, cycling clothes, running shoes and swimming goggles (from the GF). My running shorts I found last night had a hole in them.... Guess I am shopping soon
Grondpad Posted January 5, 2011 Author Posted January 5, 2011 I just bought a tri short (TYR for about 300) and a sleeveless cycling jersey (capestorm). I works well. The short is really comfy and the jersey is easy to get on after the swim. Most people wear tri shorts and a tri top
Swift01 Posted January 5, 2011 Posted January 5, 2011 Ok guess it off to the shops for Tri shorts. Where did you buy the TYR tri shorts from for R300? Going to be interesting to say the least. Lets hope the rain gods play their part and stay away.....
Grondpad Posted January 5, 2011 Author Posted January 5, 2011 I got it from Running Inn in Brooklyn PTA
rouxtjie Posted January 5, 2011 Posted January 5, 2011 I just bought a tri short (TYR for about 300) and a sleeveless cycling jersey (capestorm). I works well. The short is really comfy and the jersey is easy to get on after the swim. Most people wear tri shorts and a tri topTa, thanks @Grondpad, where about should I look for the tri-pant? @Mackie : There are enough mambas in the bushes there
TriGuru76 Posted January 5, 2011 Posted January 5, 2011 Mini hi-jack For the guys that are in the know, I dont have a tri-suite....do i need one? they are not exactly cheap And if not, what would be a good second option? And no, I am not wearing my red speedo ala baywatch Routjie Be prepared to chuck the shorts you will be racing in away. I raced in an orca short and the sand/grit that gets stuck in between the vibers of the material just never gets out, no matter how many times you wash it.So dont go spending large amounts of cash on a new suit. Also dont wear white/light colours. they will be an off white for ever.
T-girl Posted January 5, 2011 Posted January 5, 2011 Mini hi-jack For the guys that are in the know, I dont have a tri-suite....do i need one? they are not exactly cheap And if not, what would be a good second option? And no, I am not wearing my red speedo ala baywatch Can do it in tights (tri-shorts) then just throw a shirt on for run and ride?
Mackie Posted January 5, 2011 Posted January 5, 2011 (edited) @rouxtjie I was looking forward to seeing you in the red speedo and shaved legs right to the top........ Yeah what does the ave guy wear, considering this should just be a once off race. I got a bike, cycling clothes, running shoes and swimming goggles (from the GF). My running shorts I found last night had a hole in them.... Guess I am shopping soonWhatever you do, dont haul out those bloody Polly Shorts you used to love so much. Edited January 5, 2011 by Mackie
Swift01 Posted January 5, 2011 Posted January 5, 2011 @T-girl You had me worried there as I started reading your post. I started to picture rouxtjie in a red speedo and tights....... Looks like I will have to go try a swim or 2 in tri shorts. Hope it does not feel like I am wearing a nappy like cycling shorts after one has gone for a swim in them after a race...
rouxtjie Posted January 5, 2011 Posted January 5, 2011 Thanks @TriGuru and @T-girl So cheap and cheerful seems to be the way to go, any places that are reasonable in jhb northern suburbs?
Swift01 Posted January 5, 2011 Posted January 5, 2011 Oh no it's getting worse rouxtjie in a speedo, Polly Shorts and tights. At least we will know who he is at the xterra. Must say it's going to be quite a new advendure this race. Any tips to watch out for (apart from lack of training). Do you guys carry gels etc. I only moountain bike so I have no idea how to tackle this thing.
T-girl Posted January 5, 2011 Posted January 5, 2011 @T-girl You had me worried there as I started reading your post. I started to picture rouxtjie in a red speedo and tights....... Looks like I will have to go try a swim or 2 in tri shorts. Hope it does not feel like I am wearing a nappy like cycling shorts after one has gone for a swim in them after a race... No the chamois is smaller so not bulky at all.Also apparently meant to buy them a size smaller...so they uber tight...I guess this depends how comfortable you are with that sort of vibe. 2xu also a good brand! All this said; I know that my brother will do the whole thing in boardies and just throw a t-shirt on So wear whatever you comfortable with!
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