Triathlon wardrobes must be sleek and efficient
Triathlons are races that consist of three different legs: running, swimming and cycling. These leg lengths vary per triathlon, from short and quick to incredibly long and grueling distances, like in the iron man races. As this is a race, there is little to no time to change clothes between legs, beyond taking on and pulling off shoes or a shirt. So what you wear you will most likely be wearing the whole race, making it important to have exactly what you need.
Swimsuit
Your swimsuit should be skin-tight and sleek, so as not to cause slack or drag on you while you swim through the water. Various types of spandex are very effective for this on both men and women. That said, it is important to try and find a suit you are comfortable both swimming in and then running and biking a long distance in, as it will cost you considerable amount of time to just change from shorts to a svelte suit or vice versa.
Socks and Shoes
For the running and biking legs of the triathlon, socks and shoes are a must. Your running shoes should be new or reasonably new, so that the soles are not compressed or worn down while you are running. Worn soles will put strain and pressure on your legs, knees and calves, which will slow your times in both the running and biking legs of the race. Socks should be comfortable and preferably short so your legs stay cooler as you run, but should also have new elastic, so they don't slide down into your shoes as you run or bike, becoming uncomfortable and distracting you from the race.
Shirt
Shirts are required for a triathlon during the running and biking portions. The best shirts are tight, lightweight shirts that absorb and hold onto perspiration and other liquids to keep your upper body cooler. It is preferable that they are lighter in color (as this will keep you cooler in the sun) and are sleeveless so that your arms will have freedom of movement while you run and there will be no chafing under your arms. Comfort is key, so you can concentrate on the race.
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