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Beginner Triathlon

What to wear?

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I'm 5'4"; I weigh about 170 lbs.; I worry about pants and top for thighs/and upper body support--looking to avoid chaffing. I hope to be less weight by time of race (June), but I am training and want to wear the clothes I train in for the race.

I'm thinking a biking type short to use for entire race. A tank top to swim in; at transition add a running bra and new shirt and shoes/socks that I will just bike and run in. Do the pants dry during bike race? Anyone can recommend a brand for tops/support/pants for heavier athletes....

Does this sound about right? I'm excited to do my first Tri at Lake Lanier in GA June 5

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  • Welcome to your first triathlon! I would recommend triathlon shorts, which are like bike shorts but with shorter legs and a thinner, quick-drying, pad. A tri-top, or tank top, would be OK to swim in, too.

    Good luck!

    answered almost 2 years ago |Report

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