Does anyone prefer using a cycling skinsuit on a full and then changing into preferred running clothes in T2?
Obviously requires time in T1 to get into the skinsuit and T2 to get out of it and into run clothes.
Asking because I think I’d prefer to not run in a trisuit, so if I’m gonna take the time to change, I might as well have a better pad for the ride. (even though it requires more time in T1)
Just my 2c. I CAN NOT run well in tri suit. I opt for skin suit and it takes less 30sec to take it off in t2 and maybe anther 30sec to put on my marathon gear. It is extremely satisfying when the weather is hot. BTW I put on my skinsuit under the wetsuit. Roll down zip open.
that seems right to me in terms of just feeling fresh after the ride.
does the pad not become a sponge during the swim?
Not really. Maybe for couple of mins but I never notice.
Would you be allowed to wear a long sleeve suit? That is gonna be faster than short sleeves right? I didn’t see anything that would prohibit long sleeves when giving the ironman rules a quick glance.
I think you are right. People wear sun sleeves so dont think a long sleeve skin suit would be disallowed.
Oddly enough, my cycling skinsuit is short sleeved.