Costumes

If you check here enough a pic will pop up in the header featuring the BT superheroes from a local race in Ohio.  The only section where you could even tell we were dressed up was on the run.  Only 2 of us had capes.  Most of the costuming was tweaks to regular workout gear-- nothing fancy. 

I'll tell you what-- I talked to more people that day than ever before, and BT was discussed in every conversation!

--Drat.  I need to take a class in how to get pictures on here.--

If I recall correctly at IMKY there were two guys in skin suits head to toe, one
red and one blue. I was delirious so they could have been my imagination, or
some other tri This thread brought out memories that I can't place....damn
you

Not a costume. But better by a long shot ...

This guy is amazing:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QoqenZytO8

That's what is important to you. The OP may want to have some fun.

Oh come on.

I love costumed running.  I have seen an occasional costumed triathlete.  To me, there is just so much space in transition and additional stuff is not necessary so if I can't get my stuff in that tiny space I will not do a tri in costume.  Plus....you really only get to wear it to run unless you can manage it on the bike.  We have a sponsor for local events with a cockroach costume available that can be worn bike/ run.  I wouldn't want the added warmth of a big costume like that.

My plan for next year's 10K costume contest is a cowbell.  We all need more cowbell.

As long as your costume doesn't adversely affect other "serious" competitors, I don't see any problem with it.   Not to diminish the effort and commitment that goes into training, but for the majority of us this is a recreational activity or hobby, which is supposed to be fun at the end of the day.  If someone wants to pony up the entry fee and then wear a goofy costume, then that's their choice.

In fact, I'm all in favor of the other guys in my AG  wearing heavy, restrictive, hot costumes.  Especially on the run...

Mark

Haha..Like I said, I was only thinking of having the yellow Batman logo silkscreened on a tri shirt or singlet, and then donning a mask for the run.  Nothing heavy!  It actually wouldn't even really slow me down because I could hopefully put the mask on as I run out of T2, which is when I am usually putting on my 2XU visor or Zoot Icefil hat anyways.

yaya! Here we are! 

I've upgraded my tutu since then:

I've also dressed up for a 44-mile relay - twice
The year we were superheroes:

 

The year we were a 70s basketball team:

I actually ran with that afro wig. I do races to have fun!

Ummm, are you the one dressed up as Silk Sceptre (which is awesome and hot by the way)?  If so, how much of that 44 miles did you contribute in those boots.

The boots were just for the photo. I actually put on pants and running shoes to run. Still in character though

Ditching the boots is understandable.  But you should have kept the stockings/suspenders clipped to the running shorts.  Great combination of sexy and athletic.  Alright, I'm done sounding like a creepy internet perv now.

The Incredibles wins everything - great costumes!

I have a hard enough time getting the running gears going as it is...I can't see myself handicapping...myself.  Not just yet, anyway.  I guess if it were warm enough at Halloween around here to do one then I might consider it.

This couple was at my last Tri here in Utah. They were actually getting married that day so they were justified. Someone had a sign at the end that said "You did it, now you get to do it"

We saw a decent number of silly hats, bunny ears, and a couple red capes at IMLP on Sunday. On the drive home we were discussing what would be fun to put in the special needs bag next year.

Whoever posted that it's expensive and a major commitment (or whatever they exactly said) is right, which is exactly WHY you need reminders that this is supposed to be fun.