This past week has been pretty intense with our training. There was a moment on my part with a bit of a freak out thinking about an upcoming race. It just popped in my head that I didn't have anything to wear. My clothing choices are limited to one pair of bike shorts and one pair Tri shorts, this stuff adds up in cost quick. I have a full closet of running gear, but this is a whole new ballgame. I've come to like the tri shorts much better considering they don't make someone feel like you're in a big fat diaper. The padding around the lady parts is much less on the tri shorts which have been something to get used to.
Triathlon Shorts: Pros
1.Designed with all three sports in mind
2.Reduced padding allows for easier running and swimming
3.Less chaffing on runs
4.Less fluid retention in pad
When you're a healthy, full-figure women it's not fun going to a tri shop for clothing's. Regardless, I find that the shops don’t keep bigger sizes or the ladies selection is on the gloomy side. We buy most of our things online since we don't have the time and cost. Previously if I find something I like, I pretty much stick to it. Let's start with what's working for me, the curvy Bumblebee.
The bra- when your top half can knock you out in a long run, you find something that works: chop-chop. I've really come to love the moving comfort brand. I own many different styles, but the one that has worked the best is the Mina style. This bra has your regular bra then a cover over it. Perfect place to put your gel, chafing cream, pb&j. Really, I can put a ton of stuff in there. It's like a Mary Poppins bra that I don’t have a problem stuffing.
Generous coverage in an underwear style that's built as two bras in one—a well-rounded option for full-cupped women.
• Molded cups maintain shape and provide light modesty
• Back-adjustable, gel-padded straps improve fit and enhance comfort
• Underwear, supports each breast individually
• Adjustable, soft-padded back closure for proper fit and support
• Encapsulation/Compression
Top: this part sucks. Having issues already about more than enough buying tops is extremely hard. I have found most tops have built in bras. This clearly something I don't need since I have my favorite already. The sizing seems a bit off while most can be up to two sizes too small. This past weekend was why for the meltdown. The top I have at the moment I really don't like. I'm sure it is a size smaller than I need. It has the built in bra and I feel like I can't breath. I've done some major research and find most of the shirts are made this way. There is no way I can do anything remotely triathlon not breathing.
In the midst of explaining to Danny I will not have anything to wear for my first triathlon this coming week. Calmly Danny says, "what I hear you saying is you need to spend money" well, YES!
I step away and text another friend that has been doing triathlon and get some curvy girl advice. Nevertheless What I learned was it's ok to wear guy triathlon suits. Guess who had a new Tri suit he got for Christmas. Well, Danny of course. I walked back to the bedroom and put that baby on. I was so surprised that it worked great. I liked the fit and red wasn’t pink my normal choice, but it would work. Surprisingly there was tons of room in the top area. Why do guys need lots of room in the top is a question I would like to know.
I sent a picture over to my teammate and got the thumb ups back. I was in business now and someone lost his gear. Sorry, not Sorry!
Over the next few days I tried it in the water, bike & run. This thing was nice and I'm really starting to like the way it fits. The only problem is a suit is a one piece outfit or you can get a "Tri kit" which comes like shorts and a top. The world problem is if you have to pee in a tri suit it takes way too much time to take it off. I’ll cross the bridge once I get to it.
The good news is we ordered team kits and won’t be here for this race, but will be here for Galveston. The biggest reason why I or Danny did not want to spend money on something that I may only wear once.
In conclusion the lesson I learned I can wear anything I want even Danny's' threads and feel sharp in my race.
Triathlon Shorts: Pros
1.Designed with all three sports in mind
2.Reduced padding allows for easier running and swimming
3.Less chaffing on runs
4.Less fluid retention in pad
When you're a healthy, full-figure women it's not fun going to a tri shop for clothing's. Regardless, I find that the shops don’t keep bigger sizes or the ladies selection is on the gloomy side. We buy most of our things online since we don't have the time and cost. Previously if I find something I like, I pretty much stick to it. Let's start with what's working for me, the curvy Bumblebee.
The bra- when your top half can knock you out in a long run, you find something that works: chop-chop. I've really come to love the moving comfort brand. I own many different styles, but the one that has worked the best is the Mina style. This bra has your regular bra then a cover over it. Perfect place to put your gel, chafing cream, pb&j. Really, I can put a ton of stuff in there. It's like a Mary Poppins bra that I don’t have a problem stuffing.
Generous coverage in an underwear style that's built as two bras in one—a well-rounded option for full-cupped women.
• Molded cups maintain shape and provide light modesty
• Back-adjustable, gel-padded straps improve fit and enhance comfort
• Underwear, supports each breast individually
• Adjustable, soft-padded back closure for proper fit and support
• Encapsulation/Compression
Top: this part sucks. Having issues already about more than enough buying tops is extremely hard. I have found most tops have built in bras. This clearly something I don't need since I have my favorite already. The sizing seems a bit off while most can be up to two sizes too small. This past weekend was why for the meltdown. The top I have at the moment I really don't like. I'm sure it is a size smaller than I need. It has the built in bra and I feel like I can't breath. I've done some major research and find most of the shirts are made this way. There is no way I can do anything remotely triathlon not breathing.
In the midst of explaining to Danny I will not have anything to wear for my first triathlon this coming week. Calmly Danny says, "what I hear you saying is you need to spend money" well, YES!
I step away and text another friend that has been doing triathlon and get some curvy girl advice. Nevertheless What I learned was it's ok to wear guy triathlon suits. Guess who had a new Tri suit he got for Christmas. Well, Danny of course. I walked back to the bedroom and put that baby on. I was so surprised that it worked great. I liked the fit and red wasn’t pink my normal choice, but it would work. Surprisingly there was tons of room in the top area. Why do guys need lots of room in the top is a question I would like to know.
I sent a picture over to my teammate and got the thumb ups back. I was in business now and someone lost his gear. Sorry, not Sorry!
Over the next few days I tried it in the water, bike & run. This thing was nice and I'm really starting to like the way it fits. The only problem is a suit is a one piece outfit or you can get a "Tri kit" which comes like shorts and a top. The world problem is if you have to pee in a tri suit it takes way too much time to take it off. I’ll cross the bridge once I get to it.
The good news is we ordered team kits and won’t be here for this race, but will be here for Galveston. The biggest reason why I or Danny did not want to spend money on something that I may only wear once.
In conclusion the lesson I learned I can wear anything I want even Danny's' threads and feel sharp in my race.
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