I'm a new trainiac. Watching this video gave lots of information. I was an avid mountain biker before moving to Florida, so I have cycling gear to train in/ My plan is to get triathlon shorts and a cycling jersey I have been searching out for from the Epilepsy Foundation as I Have grown up with Epilepsy and I was a 4 year varsity swimmer in high school, a coach, and participated in many rough water swims. I wan people to know to never give up no matter the challenge. I am an ER nurse and educate my patients to face any adversities they encounter. My only challenge that I have started building on now is running, that has always been my weakness, so I am raking it one day at a time. See you around the triathlon circuit,
I just dress like a competitive swimmer for training -speedos -hat -googles For cycling just look like a pure roadie -no aero bars -cycling shoes(you could wear tri shoes) -cycling socks shorts and jersey -road helmet For the run you can basically wear anything unless your on the track a lot maybe get some spikes Then on race day -tri suit Tri shoes Aero helmet -TT bike if it’s not draft legal -and all the other general gear But really it dosnt matters although iv learned over the years that during winter when ur training with other clubs you should just commit to to that and forget your a triathlete and then when the season starts again go back to it
When I receive Triathlon, I tend to change it up from race to race. Now granted I only race Sprint distance. I will wear a tri suit, I will wear tri shorts and tri jersey, sometimes even tri jersey and speedo. But since I do have a plate on my clavicle, I always wear sleeveless for racing ( wetsuit,tri suit, swimskin, tri top), it's lot easier having more freedom of movement.
Some cycling shorts will hold allot of water in the chamois which you may not want. And I prefer a two piece Tri suit just for the ease of bathroom visits (pre race nerves) could be very important in a hurry
I did tri shorts and cycling jersey too, but this year I found a tight tri top with short sleeves. Even worked great in non wetsuit open water swim. You should try it out :)
I have a one piece tri suit sleeveless that I purchased for my first sprint tri. I have been very happy with it and it did not cost an arm and a leg. It is a bit warm so I zip down the front for parts of the sprint, so don't know if it works for a Olympic or full Tri. What I don't like is it shows me looking like I am three months pregnant.
What do you suggest for someone that is a little bigger 200 lb range and have lots of loose skin? I was between 330-340 lbs 2 years ago and I am now 208 lbs. Do you see a lot of guys just throw a tech shirt over their tri suit for the run?
GREAT video - thank you. I have been wondering how to handle the transition between events and what is most appropriate to wear. Was considering skin type shorts to swim, slide on cycling shorts for the cycle, and then pulling them off and running in the skins for the run stage. Which is the reverse of what you mentioned as you said to put the wetsuit over the tri-skin. Not sure we will need a wetsuit in Florida - even in December.
Hey, this is probably a stupid question but I’m kind of unclear. For non wetsuit legal races, can you swim with two piece tri kit? If not what can you swim with aside from like a speedo or swim trunks?
Hi Taren. I'm thinking of getting my first tri bike (either a Cervelo P2 or P3). Should I get the entry level P2 or spend a bit more and get the P3? I am thinking long term and was wondering if I should pay up now for better components on a P3.
Is a wetsuit required for a triathlon? How would this sound for what to wear. My jammers for the swim. I'll put shorts and a compression shirt for the bike and run.
Cheers for the updates on gear Taren. I have posted on instagram my kit as requested. Love the sleeveless one piece as it’s gets hot on our season. Still unsure if I go sleeved one piece for full 140.6 Ironman. Thoughts?
I wouldn't want to use neither the gym shorts you showed for fear of chafing on the bike nor the bike shorts with the big chamois. I got myself a pair of cheap €10,- bike shorts that don't have any chamois and am happy with those. They dry fast (ugh, the thought of sitting in the wet on the bike!) and I don't feel like running with diapers. And for the typical beginner's distances who needs a chamois?
I have a single-piece Zoot tri suit. It's not bad, but after two triathlons, I'm already starting to get tired of the whole process that is going to the bathroom when you wear something that is only one piece. :P
I'm new to triathlon and was wondering the difference between an aero long sleeve tri jersey and an aero long sleeve cycling jersey. Keep up the good work Taren!
cody moore Long sleeves are just flat-out a bad idea for triathlon; way too restrictive during the swim. If you wait til after the swim to put it on, it takes a ton of time. If it’s cold, put on a cycling jacket or arm warmers.
Great video Taren, pardon me, I am rather wide in my mid section...some pretty badass fat; one piecers just don't fit me, tried couple...Is that a good enough reason to get a 2 piecer...well apart from shedding that whole load of fat...painfully long process
Hi I know your question was a year ago but if someone else is looking for an answer to this, I figured I can chime in. Get fit for a good comfy sports bra. It should be tight enough in the band that it doesn't move but you can still breathe. Chaffing usually is from a bra band that is too loose. Make sure it doesn't interfere with the back of your neck in aero on the bike or your underarms on the swim. Look for one with no padding or with perforated padding in the cups. Newbies can swim in tri shorts and the sports bra and throw on a top in T1 or just wear your whole kit for all 3 events (faster transitions). Larger busted women (and medium busted women for that matter) will want to avoid built in shelf bras.
knexster Depends on where you train/race. In France wetsuits are banned if water temperature is over 22 degrees (Celsius). Another thing to take into account is the buoyancy brought by a wetsuit (some at least).
Hi from France. Taren, I've considering the Huub trisuit but I've read that the quality left a bit to be desired. Do you concur? By the way, did you join a local tri club?
I don't have any issues with the Huub yet, it's only been one race in it though. I don't belong to an official tri club, Pat's group is like an unofficial tri club
got a trisuit before christmas and tried it on , it fit s well but and its a big butt its somewhat revealing in the dick region, is that normal and just something i have get over or are there nonsurgicial remedies out there ps im a 107kg powerlifter big legs big chest big shoulders tiny dick
Taren, I dislike my kit. The zipper is in the back, not the front.... DUMB! I need to order another one, but I refuse for now, more money to spend. So, I have a ribbon tied to the zipper to unzip it. I'll share a photo, after this weekends tri. I'm sure there are going to be plenty of pictures of it. Tri kits show off ALL our flaws!!!
I'm a new trainiac. Watching this video gave lots of information. I was an avid mountain biker before moving to Florida, so I have cycling gear to train in/ My plan is to get triathlon shorts and a cycling jersey I have been searching out for from the Epilepsy Foundation as I Have grown up with Epilepsy and I was a 4 year varsity swimmer in high school, a coach, and participated in many rough water swims. I wan people to know to never give up no matter the challenge. I am an ER nurse and educate my patients to face any adversities they encounter. My only challenge that I have started building on now is running, that has always been my weakness, so I am raking it one day at a time. See you around the triathlon circuit,
Where's the classic speedo only setup? :D
Really love your channel keep up the good work :)
Peter Lumpp Faris style Yeah!
I just dress like a competitive swimmer for training
-speedos
-hat
-googles
For cycling just look like a pure roadie
-no aero bars
-cycling shoes(you could wear tri shoes)
-cycling socks shorts and jersey
-road helmet
For the run you can basically wear anything unless your on the track a lot maybe get some spikes
Then on race day
-tri suit
Tri shoes
Aero helmet
-TT bike if it’s not draft legal
-and all the other general gear
But really it dosnt matters although iv learned over the years that during winter when ur training with other clubs you should just commit to to that and forget your a triathlete and then when the season starts again go back to it
When I receive Triathlon, I tend to change it up from race to race. Now granted I only race Sprint distance. I will wear a tri suit, I will wear tri shorts and tri jersey, sometimes even tri jersey and speedo. But since I do have a plate on my clavicle, I always wear sleeveless for racing ( wetsuit,tri suit, swimskin, tri top), it's lot easier having more freedom of movement.
Some cycling shorts will hold allot of water in the chamois which you may not want. And I prefer a two piece Tri suit just for the ease of bathroom visits (pre race nerves) could be very important in a hurry
Just wear a romper! They're in style now!
A snuggie?
Just bought a Castelli Free Sanremo suit for my first triathlon... Really hope i end up liking racing haha
I use triathlon shorts and a cycling jersey because I don’t like the sleeveless jersey for triathlons
I did tri shorts and cycling jersey too, but this year I found a tight tri top with short sleeves. Even worked great in non wetsuit open water swim. You should try it out :)
I have a one piece tri suit sleeveless that I purchased for my first sprint tri. I have been very happy with it and it did not cost an arm and a leg. It is a bit warm so I zip down the front for parts of the sprint, so don't know if it works for a Olympic or full Tri.
What I don't like is it shows me looking like I am three months pregnant.
What do you suggest for someone that is a little bigger 200 lb range and have lots of loose skin? I was between 330-340 lbs 2 years ago and I am now 208 lbs. Do you see a lot of guys just throw a tech shirt over their tri suit for the run?
Nah man, own it! Be confident that you're there
excellent! Thank you.
GREAT video - thank you. I have been wondering how to handle the transition between events and what is most appropriate to wear. Was considering skin type shorts to swim, slide on cycling shorts for the cycle, and then pulling them off and running in the skins for the run stage. Which is the reverse of what you mentioned as you said to put the wetsuit over the tri-skin. Not sure we will need a wetsuit in Florida - even in December.
I got my new wetsuit and tri kit for under 300 dollars for both from zoots.
Hey, this is probably a stupid question but I’m kind of unclear. For non wetsuit legal races, can you swim with two piece tri kit? If not what can you swim with aside from like a speedo or swim trunks?
I wore my swim trunks for my entire first Tri. I did put shorts on for the run though....
I come from a swimming background and my first tri I only wore a speedo. I upgraded to some tri shorts for my next couple races
There used to be speedos that had a cycling chamois in them. So badass
Do you train (swim) with your 1 piece tri suit ?
Love your videos btw!
I really don't understand the rules you wear lycra that is so tight that show your man bits or women, but you can't run shirtless 😕😐
I use an xceed Trisuit MX3 best suit ever
Hi Taren. I'm thinking of getting my first tri bike (either a Cervelo P2 or P3). Should I get the entry level P2 or spend a bit more and get the P3? I am thinking long term and was wondering if I should pay up now for better components on a P3.
The components are the big thing so holding value. I try to stick to Ultegra level components or higher
Is a wetsuit required for a triathlon? How would this sound for what to wear. My jammers for the swim. I'll put shorts and a compression shirt for the bike and run.
Cheers for the updates on gear Taren. I have posted on instagram my kit as requested. Love the sleeveless one piece as it’s gets hot on our season. Still unsure if I go sleeved one piece for full 140.6 Ironman. Thoughts?
Great video brother!
I wouldn't want to use neither the gym shorts you showed for fear of chafing on the bike nor the bike shorts with the big chamois. I got myself a pair of cheap €10,- bike shorts that don't have any chamois and am happy with those. They dry fast (ugh, the thought of sitting in the wet on the bike!) and I don't feel like running with diapers. And for the typical beginner's distances who needs a chamois?
I have a single-piece Zoot tri suit. It's not bad, but after two triathlons, I'm already starting to get tired of the whole process that is going to the bathroom when you wear something that is only one piece. :P
zone 3 swim skin, lava sleeved suit and aeroforce tri suits
Do you wear like speedo's or jammers under the tri suit???
Torn between "poor man buys twice" and "dont blow your money"
+Mathew Ingham I've got a sweet tri kit on the way ;) !
I'm new to triathlon and was wondering the difference between an aero long sleeve tri jersey and an aero long sleeve cycling jersey. Keep up the good work Taren!
cody moore Long sleeves are just flat-out a bad idea for triathlon; way too restrictive during the swim. If you wait til after the swim to put it on, it takes a ton of time. If it’s cold, put on a cycling jacket or arm warmers.
Great video Taren, pardon me, I am rather wide in my mid section...some pretty badass fat; one piecers just don't fit me, tried couple...Is that a good enough reason to get a 2 piecer...well apart from shedding that whole load of fat...painfully long process
Hey Taren, I was wondering if you could do a video about faster transition timrs
Advice for gear for newbies who are quite "busty"? Love your videos!
Hi I know your question was a year ago but if someone else is looking for an answer to this, I figured I can chime in. Get fit for a good comfy sports bra. It should be tight enough in the band that it doesn't move but you can still breathe. Chaffing usually is from a bra band that is too loose. Make sure it doesn't interfere with the back of your neck in aero on the bike or your underarms on the swim. Look for one with no padding or with perforated padding in the cups. Newbies can swim in tri shorts and the sports bra and throw on a top in T1 or just wear your whole kit for all 3 events (faster transitions). Larger busted women (and medium busted women for that matter) will want to avoid built in shelf bras.
Great video, but I'd also like to know more about the necessity of a wet suit. You mentioned having one, but didn't go into detail on that part.
knexster
Depends on where you train/race. In France wetsuits are banned if water temperature is over 22 degrees (Celsius). Another thing to take into account is the buoyancy brought by a wetsuit (some at least).
want Triathlon Taren kit for my races this year. fingers crossed.
Thinking a lot about it....
Triathlon Taren My Race is in October!
TRAINAICS.............Perfect
I might abandon the unitard for the cycling kit. Allows for pit stops and looks marginally better on me. So many race pictures....sigh.
What do you wear when you ca't use a wetsuit? Just your normal cycling/running kit?
Lennart Meinke swimskin. 👍
I am ok with the "not too much skin" rule. Lol.
23 minutes for how many KM?
Hi from France.
Taren, I've considering the Huub trisuit but I've read that the quality left a bit to be desired. Do you concur?
By the way, did you join a local tri club?
I don't have any issues with the Huub yet, it's only been one race in it though. I don't belong to an official tri club, Pat's group is like an unofficial tri club
Thanks for your swift response! I now will have to buy a new Huub trisuit. OMG my wife's gonna hate you and kill me (in that order) 😈
I'm having a tough time deciding one piece or two. ?
Personal preference!
And how do you go to the bathroom with the tri suit?? Definitely a con I think, especially over an ironman
Fabien all of us just piss in our suits, true story.
💯💯
3:26 please remind Lionel dont do it in challenge Daytona.
Never wear cycling shorts under a wetsuit. The padding will feel like a diaper for the entire bike. If you’re gonna wear that change in T1
What do you use to edit your videos?
FCPX
Triathlon Taren thank you
Triathlons are expensive. I eat so much foooood!
5:26 say the half takes a person 6 hours and they gain a minute… :(
got a trisuit before christmas and tried it on , it fit s well but and its a big butt its somewhat revealing in the dick region, is that normal and just something i have get over or are there nonsurgicial remedies out there ps im a 107kg powerlifter big legs big chest big shoulders tiny dick
That's just how they're made, man. Sorry!
Bingo
Taren, I dislike my kit. The zipper is in the back, not the front.... DUMB! I need to order another one, but I refuse for now, more money to spend. So, I have a ribbon tied to the zipper to unzip it. I'll share a photo, after this weekends tri. I'm sure there are going to be plenty of pictures of it. Tri kits show off ALL our flaws!!!
Wendy Whitney that may be helpful in some races. I've been in a race where the front zipper can't be down and it was stifling
Tri suits are great, but one con it has is when you need to poo just before the race they're a bit finicky to put off and on again ;)
Its hot in my office
So Taren I'm a girl lol do you know of a good channel with girl advice about tri suits, wet suits, etc
Sorry, there aren't too many tri channels out there at all