I am doing my first triathlon in July and am just wondering what all the ladies do in relation to their underwear.
I will have my wetsuit on for the swim with a swimsuit underneath but then what do I do after that for my underwear https://f-rules.com/best-underwear-for-running/, as in, do I just put a bra on under my swimsuit and assume it dries out as I cycle?
I am just worried about the whole getting changed situation
Stop the presses! Find some super on-sale tri shorts that have a pad for cycling that won’t absorb water on the swim and wear them under your wetsuit, with either your fave sports bra or that and a “tri topâ€- the top is optional, you can throw on any top you want to bike in and run in. I strongly urge NOT WEARING UNDERWEAR— it is a recipe for chafey chafey chafing. A regular swimsuit is also a recipe for chafing. Tri shorts are your pal, plus tons of “Body Glideâ€.
Have fun!!
Get a trisuit (or trishorts and a top). Wear this under the wetsuit, and for the bike and run (no underwear, they just cause chafing). Depending on your build and the support in the trisuit (some have a shelf bra), you may want a sports bra underneath.
I’ve seen some first timers use a swimsuit and then pull on some running shorts and a top (for modesty). This is both slower (lots of flapping fabric on the bike), and much less comfortable to ride in.
This is a good question for any triathlon forum.
Of course it is. But as it was the OPs first post here, she might not be aware that SlowTwitch has a subforum that was created at the request of the women members to answer female specific triathlon questions. That forum typically provides higher quality responses than male centric replies like “why wear underwear at all?â€
Welcome! It’s been said already, but bears repeating - don’t wear underwear. You can theoretically do a whole triathlon in nothing but a swimsuit, but I never have and wouldn’t recommend trying. Find a pair of tri shorts and tri top (or a one-piece suit, which I prefer) that fits snugly. If you need extra support up top, wear a sports bra underneath - choose one without any padding in it, or it’ll hold the water after the swim. Apply chamois cream to the lady bits and body glide anywhere else you think you might chafe. And above all, enjoy! Best of luck, you’ll have a great time and get hooked on it like the rest of us.
“why wear underwear at all” is not a male-centric reply… It’s the reply of most/all triathletes. We go commando, period.
I think the idea of a womens forum is nice but that page doesn’t get many eyeballs compared to the main page. I love it that someone posted a question about their undies on the main page. There was recently a post from a man about his undies and/or his nards and how to best protect them from the environment and no one clutched their pearls. Let’s mix it up, people.
“why wear underwear at all” is not a male-centric reply… It’s the reply of most/all triathletes. We go commando, period.
I think the idea of a womens forum is nice but that page doesn’t get many eyeballs compared to the main page. I love it that someone posted a question about their undies on the main page. There was recently a post from a man about his undies and/or his nards and how to best protect them from the environment and no one clutched their pearls. Let’s mix it up, people.
I agree with this
OP - you’ve got a few options… depending on how much time you want to save in transition. I’ve seen ladies (as well as men) change out of their swimsuits and into their cycling / running clothes with underwear / sports bra (obviously behind a towel or in a portaloo) which is perfectly fine if that’s what you’re comfortable with, and if you’re not fussed about losing time. The other option is a trisuit or tri shorts and top that you can wear for all 3 legs, though can be quite expensive and depending on where you live… may not be easy to find and try. The other option is to wear a two piece sporty swimsuit … it’s not something you’d find in a Victoria’s Secret swimsuit catalog but Speedo, O’Neill and other swimwear and surf brands have this. With any option, train with it and you’ll notice where chafing can happen… prepare and vaseline or bodyglide these spots on race day. Also, chest size is going to affect your options… you may not have a choice but to wear a sports bra if you are a bit bigger on top. Honestly I wouldn’t recommend investing in any expensive clothing or equipment unless you know you’re addicted (as many of us on here are
This is a good question for any triathlon forum.
That forum typically provides higher quality responses than male centric replies like “why wear underwear at all?â€
There is nothing “male centric” at all in that reply. Its triathlon centric and wearing underwear is a bad idea unless you like pain.
This is a good question for any triathlon forum.
That forum typically provides higher quality responses than male centric replies like “why wear underwear at all?â€
There is nothing “male centric” at all in that reply. Its triathlon centric and wearing underwear is a bad idea unless you like pain.
It’s been said already, but bears repeating - don’t wear underwear. You can theoretically do a whole triathlon in nothing but a swimsuit, but I never have and wouldn’t recommend trying. Find a pair of tri shorts and tri top (or a one-piece suit, which I prefer) that fits snugly. If you need extra support up top, wear a sports bra underneath - choose one without any padding in it, or it’ll hold the water after the swim. Apply chamois cream to the lady bits and body glide anywhere else you think you might chafe. And above all, enjoy! Best of luck, you’ll have a great time and get hooked on it like the rest of us.