tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2891490952156074926.post5158043721796035207..comments2014-12-03T18:41:16.548-05:00Comments on Michele On the RUN: A Snow Day SwimMichelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17320906658449960057noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2891490952156074926.post-41379432507545952142013-02-04T19:58:50.403-05:002013-02-04T19:58:50.403-05:00Thanks so much. I'll check out your blog!Thanks so much. I'll check out your blog!<br />Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17320906658449960057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2891490952156074926.post-8421475061965485962013-02-04T18:03:52.806-05:002013-02-04T18:03:52.806-05:00BDD can probably handle most of your questions, bu...BDD can probably handle most of your questions, but I thought I'd jump in too. I did my first tri in 2011 and wore my swimsuit and then pulled bike shorts over it for the bike and run. And the chafe wounds made me scream in the post-race shower. BAD idea. The next week, I went out and bought tri-shorts and a tri-top (which had a built-in bra that was pretty supportive though I am not heavy chested). I know several bigger busted gals wear compression sports bras under their tri tops. I've done three more sprint tris and a duathlon in my tri gear and it really does make a huge difference. I also got speed laces for my tennis shoes which shaved off some time in T2. My bike shoes are velcro though I did my first two races on platform pedals just wearing my running shoes which made T2 super fast because I just had to rack my bike and take off my helmet and go. Be prepared - it is kind of addictive. Feel free to stop by http://climbingthosehills.blogspot.com/ if you want to ask more questions. I have a couple book recommendations too.TriMOEngrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06263218066341525194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2891490952156074926.post-58503489836629759152013-02-04T14:37:41.516-05:002013-02-04T14:37:41.516-05:00Thank you for the comment on my blog, email me, so...Thank you for the comment on my blog, email me, so I can respond to itBig Daddy Dieselhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07868041775049514011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2891490952156074926.post-89245076371633638482013-02-04T08:19:31.598-05:002013-02-04T08:19:31.598-05:00You dont need to be scared of transitions, they ar...You dont need to be scared of transitions, they are exactly what they sound like, transitioning from one sport to another, just a couple of practices and you will be fine. As for the clothing, there are tri specific shorts and tops that dry ultra fast that you can swim, bike, and run in. All in one outfit. Here is an example of what I mean (http://www.trisports.com/pi-wmnstriclothing.html) <br /><br />I have done the Maumee Bay Triathlon a couple of times, a very good beginner friendly course, in my opinion. <br /><br />If you have any triathlon specific questions, feel free to email me, tri_diesel@yahoo.comBig Daddy Dieselhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07868041775049514011noreply@blogger.com