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Race-day Formalities--when to change into tri-suit
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 2009-07-13 9:24 AM |
 10 |  Subject: Race-day Formalities--when to change into tri-suitThis question is probably more out of nervousness than anything but I have to ask: do you change into your tri-suit at the event or drive to the event in your tri-suit? |
| 2009-07-13 9:25 AM in reply to: #2280691 |
Champion 11989      Philly 'burbs | Subject: RE: Race-day Formalities--when to change into tri-suit I put my on before I leave home/hotel. |
| 2009-07-13 9:27 AM in reply to: #2280691 |
Champion 5529 Nashville, TN | Subject: RE: Race-day Formalities--when to change into tri-suit After I drop the kids off at the pool. I always drive to the event in my suit. What if you had bike trouble or ran out of time? That is the last thing I want to worry about |
| 2009-07-13 9:28 AM in reply to: #2280691 |
Science Nerd 28760 Redwood City, California | Subject: RE: Race-day Formalities--when to change into tri-suit Put it on before I leave the house. One less thing to deal with when I get to the race site. |
| 2009-07-13 9:29 AM in reply to: #2280691 |
Master 1853 syracuse | Subject: RE: Race-day Formalities--when to change into tri-suit i put my on at home, half way on, with the top hanging down on my hips. than I put some gym shorts over that have pockets as you'll want to carry some stuff around with easy access (keys, papers, gels, money...) and a t-shirt. than, right before I get my wet suit on, I zipp up the tri-suit and put the shorts/t-shirt in my bag. I find this much more comfortable than zipping up the tri suit at home. plus, y our gonna have to go the the bathroom anyway before the race. |
| 2009-07-13 9:56 AM in reply to: #2280691 |
| 10 | Subject: RE: Race-day Formalities--when to change into tri-suit Great replies! I'll put on before I leave the house! Thanks again. |
| 2009-07-13 10:31 AM in reply to: #2280691 |
Master 1517 Western MA near the VT & NH border on the CT river | Subject: RE: Race-day Formalities--when to change into tri-suit For me, depends on two factors 1) how far do I have to drive 2) Do they have changing rooms 1) if I am driving less than a half hour I will put it on before I leave. Anything over an hour (I also arrive very early to my race) I will wait till I arrive. 2) If there are changing rooms or a changing area (not just bathroom stalls) I'll put it on there no matter how far I have to drive. |
| 2009-07-13 10:38 AM in reply to: #2280691 |
Champion 6046 New York, NY | Subject: RE: Race-day Formalities--when to change into tri-suit at home, hotel......usually with sweats over it as dark o clock is often chilly |
| 2009-07-13 11:34 AM in reply to: #2280714 |
Regular 108 Montreal, Quebec | Subject: RE: Race-day Formalities--when to change into tri-suit cusetri - 2009-07-13 10:29 AM i put my on at home, half way on, with the top hanging down on my hips. than I put some gym shorts over that have pockets as you'll want to carry some stuff around with easy access (keys, papers, gels, money...) and a t-shirt. than, right before I get my wet suit on, I zipp up the tri-suit and put the shorts/t-shirt in my bag. I find this much more comfortable than zipping up the tri suit at home. plus, y our gonna have to go the the bathroom anyway before the race. Yep... |
| 2009-07-13 1:21 PM in reply to: #2280691 |
Elite 3315 Miami | Subject: RE: Race-day Formalities--when to change into tri-suit I usually put everything on at the home...tri suit, wet suit, bike shoes, helmet with the swim cap underneath. this way it eliminates forgetting anything else. |
| 2009-07-13 1:21 PM in reply to: #2280691 |
Elite 3315 Miami | Subject: RE: Race-day Formalities--when to change into tri-suit I usually put everything on at the home...tri suit, wet suit, bike shoes, helmet with the swim cap underneath. this way it eliminates forgetting anything else. |
| 2009-07-13 1:34 PM in reply to: #2281581 |
Regular 93 Marlboro, NJ | Subject: RE: Race-day Formalities--when to change into tri-suit trix - 2009-07-13 2:21 PM I usually put everything on at the home...tri suit, wet suit, bike shoes, helmet with the swim cap underneath. this way it eliminates forgetting anything else. At least your HR is pumping by the time you get to the race so who needs a warm-up........  |
| 2009-07-13 1:39 PM in reply to: #2280691 |
Master 2073 The Redlands, FL | Subject: RE: Race-day Formalities--when to change into tri-suit I always drive with my tri-suit...and...if it's a cold morning (here...only in Dec, Jan, Feb) use a long sleeve shirt and long tigh...and...I bring clothe to change after the Race... Edited by velorider62 2009-07-13 1:40 PM |
| 2009-07-13 1:44 PM in reply to: #2281639 |
Sensei Sin City | Subject: RE: Race-day Formalities--when to change into tri-suit Sounds like eveyone is basically in agreement. I put it on in the house/hotel and drive to the event in it. I usually cover up with sweat pants or tee shirt though. |
| 2009-07-18 5:01 PM in reply to: #2281659 |
| 10 | Subject: RE: Race-day Formalities--when to change into tri-suit Due to a shipping mishap with UPS the tri-suit didn't show up until today and it doesn't fit. Now I'm getting a little stressed about the event tomorrow. Do I wear a swimsuit and put biking shorts on during transition? Do I wear the biking shorts under the suit to minimize transition time? Just looking for opinions. Thanks again! |
| 2009-07-18 5:08 PM in reply to: #2293651 |
Regular 94 Traverse City, MI | Subject: RE: Race-day Formalities--when to change into tri-suit hansjohn35 - 2009-07-18 6:01 PM Due to a shipping mishap with UPS the tri-suit didn't show up until today and it doesn't fit. Now I'm getting a little stressed about the event tomorrow. Do I wear a swimsuit and put biking shorts on during transition? Do I wear the biking shorts under the suit to minimize transition time? Just looking for opinions. Thanks again! If it is a sprint tri, i would not worry about biking shorts. are you wearing Jammers? |
| 2009-07-18 5:11 PM in reply to: #2280691 |
| 10 | Subject: RE: Race-day Formalities--when to change into tri-suit Yes, it's a sprint-tri; I have Jammers. Should I just swim/bike/run in those? |
| 2009-07-18 6:07 PM in reply to: #2281580 |
Pro 4828 The Land of Ice and Snow | Subject: RE: Race-day Formalities--when to change into tri-suit trix - 2009-07-13 2:21 PM I usually put everything on at the home...tri suit, wet suit, bike shoes, helmet with the swim cap underneath. this way it eliminates forgetting anything else. LMAO!! |
| 2009-07-18 6:48 PM in reply to: #2293659 |
Veteran 378 The Cold North | Subject: RE: Race-day Formalities--when to change into tri-suit hansjohn35 - 2009-07-18 5:11 PM Yes, it's a sprint-tri; I have Jammers. Should I just swim/bike/run in those? Yep. You'll waste quite a bit of time trying to get bike shorts on in T1, not to mention they probably won't be too comfy to run in. Have a great race! |
| 2009-07-30 9:15 AM in reply to: #2280691 |
| 10 | Subject: RE: Race-day Formalities--when to change into tri-suit Thanks for the replies...Jammers worked perfectly! I will be posting a "My First Triathlon" this weekend. Short version is that I'm hooked now! |
| 2009-07-30 10:40 AM in reply to: #2316988 |
Master 1440 | Subject: RE: Race-day Formalities--when to change into tri-suit Don't forget the race report |
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