i really, really do not want to buy a wet suit. For one thing, they're expensive. For another, the user must be careful not to tear them, as they are delicate, which isn't exactly conducive to quickly removing one during a transition. For another thing, they have the tendency to chafe (ouch). For another thing, i know i'm not the most streamlined creature, but i do not feel that i have a need for extra buoyancy: i have some built in. And lastly, if i only am in one triathlon ever, or am in this one and continue to lose weight, what am i going to do with a wetsuit that i don't need / doesn't fit?
i'm on a budget and i need to be practical. i'm probably going to be borrowing a bike from one of my parents, running in the same outfit and shoes that i cycle in, etc. Wouldn't it be great if i could swim in the same thing? Well apparently you can if you get a Tri Suit (or Tri Top and Shorts). The nicest ones are about the same price as the cheapest wet suits, and the cheapest ones are half as much. To buy one of these sets would cost me a lot: $50-200 depending on the brand, quality, etc., but if i buy a wet suit then i still have to figure out what i'll be biking and running in (and what swimsuit i'll be training in), which costs even more money. i think that i'll go this route instead, the real question is what i'll be doing for a bra, as the one sports bra i own does not provide enough support to run in and i kind of doubt any built in bra will do the job.
So yes, this option is expensive, but it seems to be the best that i can come up with. Who knew that training for a triathlon would be so expensive? i'm almost afraid to tell everyone what i'm investing in this. Another question is whether i should buy these items as soon as possible or wait until i'm certain that i'll be able to participate... and haven't lost weight changing my size. If i am working out five days a week and don't lose weight i am going to be super mad.
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