Question for the Ladies- DeSoto 1-piece

May 28, 07 6:44

Post #1 of 17 (2218 views)

I recently got a DeSoto 1-piece tri-suit for IMCdA. I've taken it on a 100+ mile ride and it is absolutely wonderful. Most comfortable ride I have had this year. My question, though, is about the run. The top doesn't seem to be all that supportive. For those of you that have raced in these, do you wear a sports bra underneath? I know, the best thing would be to take it on a long run, but I'm stuck on the elliptical due to injury. I'm not hugely busty, but not flat chested (32C). It would really be optimal if I didn't have to wear extra support, but I don't want to be running the last 10 miles holding my boobs...

:-)

Any experiences to share?

Thanks!

Jodi

Re: Question for the Ladies- DeSoto 1-piece [Jodi] [ In reply to ]

S. Pinkfontaine

May 28, 07 7:01

Post #2 of 17 (2207 views)

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but I don't want to be running the last 10 miles holding my boobs...

That would make for some great race photos ;-)

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Re: Question for the Ladies- DeSoto 1-piece [Jodi] [ In reply to ]

May 28, 07 7:22

Post #3 of 17 (2198 views)

MissP prefers to race in a two piece outfit, but the times that she has raced in a one piece she does wear a sports bra underneath. You should be OK on the bike, but on the run you can then unzip the top a fair ways if you get too hot.

The only real drawback on the one piece outfits for IM racing is the extra hassle if you need to make on-course bath-room or porta-pottie breaks!!

Steve Fleck @stevefleck | Blog

Re: Question for the Ladies- DeSoto 1-piece [Fleck] [ In reply to ]

May 28, 07 7:26

Post #4 of 17 (2189 views)

Thanks for the tip!

I found out this weekend that it is extra hard to make a porta potty stop in the 1 piece if you're soaking wet! I kept thinking that I was going to rip it trying to get it back on. It was quite the rainy century ride.

Now to find a sports bra that won't chafe...

Anyone with suggestions here? My UnderArmour one leaves me bloody at all the seams if I run more than 10 miles in it...

Jodi

Re: Question for the Ladies- DeSoto 1-piece [Jodi] [ In reply to ]

May 28, 07 7:56

Post #5 of 17 (2169 views)

hey jodi, I would wear a small race top underneath. I don't like the 2 piece( tried it) but i had a racing singlet and i was wearing a swimming sports bra underneath. I have a lot of those at home (i am not sure if the size would work) but i could send you some options to try if you want (i am not racing anytime soon) lemme know:-)

Re: Question for the Ladies- DeSoto 1-piece [Jodi] [ In reply to ]

May 28, 07 8:05

Post #6 of 17 (2151 views)

About the same as running in a swimsuit. I don't wear anything under mine but I'm also happy to run in just a t shirt so ...

I have a Zoot bikini thing that I use for short races that doesn't chafe when running. Sorta one of those things that you have to try, though. Bodyglide works wonders with a lot of these things.

Re: Question for the Ladies- DeSoto 1-piece [Jodi] [ In reply to ]

May 28, 07 8:58

Post #7 of 17 (2109 views)

I have a few of the Champion brand sport bras and I love them. I have never had any problems with chafing and they are really supportive (I have a big rack and am super picky about sports bras) . Here is a link http://www.shop.runningroom.com/...t=2a&&page=2
I wear the Vapor Race Back bras.

Re: Question for the Ladies- DeSoto 1-piece [Jodi] [ In reply to ]

May 28, 07 8:59

Post #8 of 17 (2105 views)

Jodi
although we havent met or anything, in the interest of being of service to my fellow humans, if nothing else works out I would certainly volunteer to hold your boobs for the last ten miles

Re: Question for the Ladies- DeSoto 1-piece [falk] [ In reply to ]

May 28, 07 9:08

Post #9 of 17 (2095 views)

Hi Jodi,

I'm a big fan of the sugoi sports bras. I plan on wearing one under my one piece when I race this summer. I have a new one piece suit that I took out for a brick (while wearing the sports bra) and I was pleased. My husband tried to convice me to wear it without (since I'm not overly busty) but when you need to drop the drawers and there is no porta potty its nice to know your boobs are still contained if another rider/runner unexpectably comes upon you during your emergency bathroom break.

I know..best to learn to pee on the fly but really in training I find it hard to justify :)

Erika

Re: Question for the Ladies- DeSoto 1-piece [falk] [ In reply to ]

May 28, 07 9:09

Post #10 of 17 (2092 views)

that was my first thought but i kept to myself nowing that someone would throw it out there

ken
trying to act like a runner

Re: Question for the Ladies- DeSoto 1-piece [Jodi] [ In reply to ]

May 28, 07 10:45

Post #11 of 17 (2035 views)

How about the matching DeSoto bra? You could always throw it on in T2 if you don't mind taking a few minutes. Then if it's super hot, as CDA typically is, you can unzip and roll down the top half of the one piece and you'll have on the cute matching bra. Apply bodyglide or aquaphor as you never know about the chafing. I run in RRS bra that I buy a size too small, it seems to work well and I've never chafed in it.

Re: Question for the Ladies- DeSoto 1-piece [Jodi] [ In reply to ]

May 28, 07 11:14

Post #12 of 17 (2012 views)

my gf is really happy with her lululemon bra...
she also races in a speedo aquablade, she says its the most supportive thing she has; but she's a swimmer and her first few tris she did in her regular bathing suit, just adding shorts for the bike..

Re: Question for the Ladies- DeSoto 1-piece [Jodi] [ In reply to ]

May 28, 07 11:16

Post #13 of 17 (2010 views)

32C def calls for a sports bra--a real one. i balance between D and C; and have never had a tri top without a sports bra "hold up"...if you know what i'm saying. after that kind of mileage, it just begins to hurt to not have the support.

train a little in the suit and bra combo and see what you think--bike and elliptical. can't remember when your race is, but you should be able to try out some of these suggestions to see what you like. ultimately, you just want something that you don't know is there; has support, but not too tight or binding.

Last edited by: kittycat: May 28, 07 11:20

Re: Question for the Ladies- DeSoto 1-piece [QRgirl] [ In reply to ]

May 28, 07 13:24

Post #14 of 17 (1957 views)

Hmmmm... I had never thought of getting the matching bra- great idea!

Thanks for all the suggestions from everyone! I'll try some things out in the next few weeks!

:-)

Jodi

Re: Question for the Ladies- DeSoto 1-piece [falk] [ In reply to ]

May 28, 07 13:26

Post #15 of 17 (1951 views)

I appreciate your offer, but something tells me that would qualify as outside assistance...

Jodi

Re: Question for the Ladies- DeSoto 1-piece [Jodi] [ In reply to ]

May 28, 07 16:40

Post #16 of 17 (1905 views)

I wear a sports bra underneath mine - with plenty of body glide where it wants to rub.

Re: Question for the Ladies- DeSoto 1-piece [Jodi] [ In reply to ]

May 28, 07 17:17

Post #17 of 17 (1884 views)

I'm small chested but still always wear a jog bra (Patagonia is my fav!) under a one piece. It just feels more comfortable and secure : )

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