Hello everyone, I will be doing first long course next month and am concerned about my attire. Should I go with tri shorts the whole way or where discipline specific attire? I am not concerned about my transitions, in fact I will probably welcome the break.
I would wear tri-shorts and a singlet that covers the shoulders. If this is your first half, expect to be out there when the sun starts to be pretty intense. You’re gonna want something to cover the shoulders to prevent sunburn- B/c there is NO shade AT ALL on the run. It doesn’t get any flatter than that course, but it can be brutal for heat.
See ya there, I’ll be toeing the line too,
Rob
There’s also no changing tents, so whatever clothing you change, needs to be done in the open. Plan for wind on the bike and sun on the run. See you there.
Does this picture answer your question.
Interesting, but if I wore that people would run for the hills.
Do you wear socks on the bike or run? I was contemplating racing it like an Olympic distance race. Use my T1s, leave them on the bike, go for a fast transition, instead of using ‘regular’ road shoes and taking the time for socks.
Do you use just 1/2 the nutrition for an IM, or less?