Do you wear anything under tri shorts?

You should not wear underwear (except a sports bra) under your trisuit in a race. Our female-specific triathlon chamois is made to be comfortable against your skin and to protect you from chafing and discomfort on the bike, and is thin and light enough to be comfortable on the run.

Do Triathletes wear padded shorts?

Every piece of triathlon clothing is designed to keep two things in mind: versatility, and performance. The pads are minimal inside triathlon shorts, which use a non-absorbent and high-density foam pad. It makes it easier for the athlete to swim, cycle, and run without any issues.

Can you wear tri shorts in the pool?

Note, however, that tri shorts are not intended to be used in chlorinated pools. Doing so will wear them out quickly. Most triathletes who we know reserve their tri shorts for bricks (combo bike and run workouts) and race day, using swim jammers in the pool and cycling shorts on their longer rides.

Do you wear pants under a tri suit?

Tri-suits will often have specific support built in, which can be quite handy as you can avoid spending the rest of the race in a soggy bra. However those with larger cup sizes might need the extra support of a good sports bra underneath. So in short, no pants = no problem.

Do triathletes wear bras?

The simple answer here is NO! (unless we are talking bras, keep reading for some insight on this). Tri suits are designed so that you don’t need to wear underwear with them. Not only is it not needed but nor would it be comfortable or practical.

What do females wear for a triathlon?

You can wear a swimsuit if a tri-suit isn’t reasonable. It should be an athletic suit that is tight fitting with no frills (for safety purposes). Women often wear a sports bra and spandex shorts in the water. Then you can toss a bike shirt on after the swim.

What do female triathletes wear?

Some women can get away with a tight triathlon suit, while others are more comfortable in a sporty swimsuit top or a moisture-wicking sports bra that will not get saturated during the swim. Make sure all your attire, including your sports bra, is ‘tried and true’ come race day.

Do you wear your tri suit under your wetsuit?

Those who go all-out and choose to wear an actual triathlon suit can easily wear that under the wetsuit. Triathlon suits are specifically designed to be worn for every leg of the race.

Do you change clothes during a triathlon?

Clothing for a Triathlon You can opt to change into clothes specific to each leg of the race—or not. Some triathletes choose to do the whole race in a swimsuit for quicker transitions. Other swimmers simply pull on a pair of shorts before jumping on their bike.

How are tri suits supposed to fit?

Fit is critical. A good tri wetsuit should be snug but not tight, covering your body securely but not being restrictive in your breathing or range-of-motion. It is a fine line, as a wetsuit that is just a little too loose and actually cause you to drag in the water and reduce the warming qualities of the suit.

Do triathletes change clothes during the race?

In short-distance triathlons, the vast majority of triathletes are wearing a triathlon suit from start to finish. It is quick to dry and will save you a lot of time in transitions. For longer events, such as an Ironman, some triathletes who prioritize comfort over time will change clothes after each sport.

What’s the purpose of a tri suit?

A triathlon suit is worn like a pair of cycling shorts, i.e. without underwear. It is worn for the swim, for which the material is made. You keep it for the cycle, for which it is very comfortable thanks to its built-in pad and you can run with it.