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2009-09-05 2:21 PM

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Subject: Ugh - IM in 1 week and I can't decide what to wear! r/o
Okay, no female jokes here, alright

I'm raced all my races this year in my TYR sleeveless tri jersey.  However, I have a bad problem with the sun (I'm actually allergic).   In past years, I've had more really severe sunburns (from triathlons) than I can count.

Sunscreen w/ the sleeveless jersey was cutting it for me up to the half iron, but at my half iron this year, I missed some spots during my spray application in transition (I applied spf 50 waterproof lotion beforehand, but the water & wetsuit had rubbed it off I guess, so I 'doubled up' with spray spf 70 in transition.) 
Bottom line, came home with another bad sunscreen - UGH.  And that was just a half.

Now DH is so worried about me, he's banned me from racing long course unless I wear long sleeves.

I have an long sleeve, coolmax type top I've been wearing for long bricks, but it doesn't have any pockets which has been driving me nuts on my long workouts & I don't think will workout for IM since I need to carry gels, meds, etc. 

My ls bike jerseys are all dark colors and warmer fabrics (for winter).

I even ordered a Craft Kona cooler top, but being female, the men's only cut was all wrong & it just wasn't going to work.  Now I'm at a loss???  UGH

Any suggestions?   Weather is projected to be 64 for the high, 40s for the low.

Any advice greatly appreciated!

2009-09-05 2:31 PM
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Subject: RE: Ugh - IM in 1 week and I can't decide what to wear! r/o
De Soto arm coolers or a wing
http://www.trisports.com/desoarmcosl.html

Wing
http://www.trisports.com/desocowi.html

If you call de soto directly I'd bet they can get them to you in time for MOO 
2009-09-05 2:33 PM
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I have a set of the coolwings, which are great for the bike - but I can't run in them, they bunch up under my arms

I guess maybe if I use them on the bike, maybe sunscreen alone could cut it on the run?
2009-09-05 2:36 PM
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I'd go with the wings as they cover your upper arms and shoulder better. I have the arm warmer like cooler and there is some gap.

If it is cooler Terry Bikes makes ones like the coolers that are called Beleros and I wear mine a lot in inbetween weather.
2009-09-05 2:43 PM
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Subject: RE: Ugh - IM in 1 week and I can't decide what to wear! r/o

If the coolwings will work for the bike -why not use them with your tri top and then change to a long sleeve running top in T2. It won't really add much time to your transition, and should address your sun concerns.

Even if it costs a couple of minutes - right now it is all about calmness and keeping the focus on your big goal - to complete an Ironman. If this will work, one less thing to worry about before the race = good karma.

2009-09-05 2:43 PM
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double posted by mistake here



Edited by runmini 2009-09-05 2:44 PM

2009-09-05 2:52 PM
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Subject: RE: Ugh - IM in 1 week and I can't decide what to wear! r/o
ersmith29 - 2009-09-05 12:33 PM I have a set of the coolwings, which are great for the bike - but I can't run in them, they bunch up under my arms

I guess maybe if I use them on the bike, maybe sunscreen alone could cut it on the run?


Yeah, I can see how they would bunch on the run.  No idea what your anticipated times are going to be, but a 1 hour swim and 6 hour bike gets you on the run course at 2 pm.  THink most of the sun exposure would be on the bike.


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As far as needing a place for your gels try a Spibelt.  It can double as a race belt but has an expandable pocket. I have one load all my junk into it and it really does not bounce......Best $20.00 I've ever spent.... 
2009-09-06 8:06 PM
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Do you like the fit of any of your bike jerseys? Buy the same brand/style in a lightweight fabric. Use arms warmers if you need to cover up even more. You might be able to find a long sleeved cycling jersey in a lightweight fabric.

Have you checked into the Kileau? tri shorts from Oomph? They've been highly recommended on BT for IM. The shorts come with pockets, race belt and places for gu. I'm debating between using the shorts or a fuel belt fro my IM.

 You can also take extra time to reapply sunscreen during the race. Do you have a sunscreen that works well for you?

Good luck. I think you just do the best that you can to avoid getting another sunburn. Tell hubby you will try to do your best. That is all you can do.

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