Mad Manatee Mentors 2013: CLOSED (exc/ Pop Tart bribes) (Page 214)

OK, my shorts and shirt didn't make it through the weekend, so it is time for replacement. Two questions?

1) Which brands are people happy with?

2) Trisuit or shorts/shirt?

Thanks for all the kindness and well wishes.

Hi Manatees -so many things to catch up on, and I'm sorry if I forget anyone!

TJ - SO happy that your son made his connecting flight, and I hope that his bike makes it with him to his destination

Chris - I'm glad you're okay after your crash on the bike, the bike can be replaced - you're much more important!

Kate - Shanti sounds like she was one of the special ones, and I'm sorry you had to let her go.

Yanti - um... nice 'work' with the strength and sport workouts lately. 

Mel - I don't know what to say other than to offer my thoughts and well-wishes to you and to the families of those that passed away.  This kind of news is so saddening when juxtaposed against all the good things that training and endurance sports do for a person. 

Kirstin - I can't wait to read all about your race report from one of my all-time favourite venues and races. 

To all the other Manatees - I hope you had a fabulous weekend whether you were racing or not!  (I need to go read Salty's RR to see if she hurled!!)

FYI - I'm going to suggest NOT taking the 6am flight from NY to Chicago on a Monday morning then going right to work. 

Depending on the length of the race is what will determine whether I wear a trisuit or top and shorts... generally it comes down to whether I think I'm going to have to use a bathroom during the race or not.  Anything Olympic and under usually calls for the onesie, but for HIM/IM distance I like 2 pieces.  Struggling out of and back into a gross sweaty onesie (particularly if trying to perform such a feat in a port-a-loo) is NOT fun. 

The trisuit I'm partial to is made by Sugoi and the two piece I WANT to get is by Betty Designs.  Though for now I use a pair of Pearl Izumi tri shorts that I LOVE for longer distance rides, and have worn a TYR tri top with it which has the pockets on the back for putting my sport chews into. 

I think you should go with the one by Betty Designs, Chris.

Depending on the length of the race is what will determine whether I wear a trisuit or top and shorts... generally it comes down to whether I think I'm going to have to use a bathroom during the race or not.  Anything Olympic and under usually calls for the onesie, but for HIM/IM distance I like 2 pieces.  Struggling out of and back into a gross sweaty onesie (particularly if trying to perform such a feat in a port-a-loo) is NOT fun. 

The trisuit I'm partial to is made by Sugoi and the two piece I WANT to get is by Betty Designs.  Though for now I use a pair of Pearl Izumi tri shorts that I LOVE for longer distance rides, and have worn a TYR tri top with it which has the pockets on the back for putting my sport chews into. 

I think you should go with the one by Betty Designs, Chris.

MY BIKE IS READY FOR PICK UP.  Pictures this evening.

Like that flowered tri suit ^^^

WOOOOOOT!!!  So happy you FINALLY get your bike Judi!!! 

I think you should go with the one by Betty Designs, Chris.

x100000000!