So, how to dress for a rainy triathlon & what to wear in a cold triathlon? We have listed here some gear designed for this purpose, worn by triathletes in rain as well as in cold triathlons for you to pick the ones that best work for you.
It is possible for one to cross the finish line and be muscular as an enthusiast triathlete, earning the title “muscular triathlete”, but it is unfavored in the professional competitive category.
So what is the order of triathlon disciplines? The triathlon race goes in the following order: swim, cycle, run. In between each event you have a transition period where athletes change into the appropriate gear, known as T1 (in between the swim and the cycle) and T2 (between the cycle and the run).
It is possible to use Surfing or Diving wetsuits in triathlon, however, their thickness should not exceed 5 millimeters, or else the individual would be violating Triathlon rules and will be subject to disqualification. It is also to be noted that using other wetsuits is not the most speed or energy efficient as they are not designed for racing.
There’s a difference between whether something is ‘okay’ to do and whether you should or should not do it. You should not add alcohol to electrolytes in a triathlon. Your body is made up mostly of water. So, when consuming alcohol, make sure to drink lots of water to replenish the minerals lost to alcohol.
Men and women can wear each other’s shoes especially the ones that are styled as unisex. The primary difference between a man’s and a woman’s shoe design lies in the Length. A size conversion of 1.5 can be applied to make up for the design difference.