Hi I'm from the UK and have signed up for my first mini triathlon. There are alot of questions and answers about what to wear from swim to cycle, but what to wear from cycle to run? Would a trisuit be appropriate to wear for the whole event? Worried about being too hot and chaffing!

On a training tip - I have a 6 year old daughter who cycles while I run! She\'s a great coach :)

Laura, Salisbury, UK

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Thanks for contacting TriathaNewbie.com!

First of all, your tip is fantastic and I'm sure all of our readers will see if they have any budding coaches in their family for training.

Secondly, we just put together a series on what to wear for each leg of the triathlon over the last three weeks. You can find them here:

• Triathlon Swimming
• Triathlon Bike
• Triathlon Run (article pasted into email below)

Tri suits are great! The key is finding one that fits perfect so that you are comfortable throughout the entire race, which can be a challenge. Depending on the weather in your area, it might be hard to find one that will keep you warm/cool enough. You can always add layers if you’re cold, but it’s impossible to take layers off if you start overheating without causing an embarrassing scene. See if any of the suggestions below work for you or lead you to other ideas.

Let us know what you end up doing and we’ll post it for others to read. We’re sure that other people have the same questions but just haven’t asked yet.

Above all, be well.
~Niki

Niki Jamieson
TriathaNewbie.com

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Triathlon Run:

What to Wear During the Triathlon Bike Portion of the Race

Be kind to your feet: Be sure that you have moisture-wicking socks for your feet. Always wear socks that fit and do not move around inside your sneaker. Squirmy socks are the leading cause of blisters.

Some people walk on the outside of their feet, some walk on the inside of their feet and others distribute their weight directly down the middle. If you are walking on the outside or inside of your foot, you want to find a sneaker that has extra support to force your foot to distribute your weight evenly. Otherwise you risk ankle, knee and/or hip pain.

If you're not sure how your foot distributes weight and you've been experiencing pain, you can ask your doctor or make an appointment with a local Physical Therapist who can evaluate you. A proper diagnosis will lead you to the proper sneaker and a pain-free run! Remember, running sneakers last for 6 months.

There are also sneakers that are better suited for trail running verses pavement running. Finding the right sneaker makes a HUGE difference!

Dress for the weather: Wear clothing that is appropriate for the weather. There are so many kinds of clothing: long sleeved, Tank Tops, Shorts and long leggings. For races, you should wear snug fitting clothing, but for training, you can wear looser fitting garments. See below for gender-specific suggestions.

Keep yourself dry: Wear clothing that wicks the moisture away from your skin. Cotton gets wet, heavy, cold/hot and really uncomfortable in long races and training. Clothing that wicks away the moisture will keep you more comfortable through your race. The tag will tell you whether it does or not.

Suggestions for men:

• ASICS Mens Core Run Shirt
• MEN's Pro Bike Shorts Cycling Bicycle Biking (you'll wear the same shorts you have on from the bike portion)
• ASICS GT 2130 Width 4E Cushion Running Shoe Mens (you can wear these for the bike and run or just for the run if you have a bike with clips)

Suggestions for women:

• TYR Women's Singlet
• Women's Padded Classic Bike Shorts Cycling Bicycle Biking (you'll wear the same shorts you have on from the bike portion)
• DeFeet AirEator 2.5in White Top Cycling/Running Socks - AIRWHT(these keep your feet dry and they don't move around inside your sneaker)
• ASICS Women's GT-2140 Running Shoe (you can wear these for the bike and run or just for the run if you have a bike with clips)

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