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I swim in a two piece tri suit and have worn a nylon or other polyester bra under the suit and it drains well. Like the others here, I can't imaging using a porta potty in a 1-piece. Chafing has never been a problem despite being soggy from dumping water over my head during the run. Consider using Body Glide or something…

I haven't used BT much but I am kzuehlke.

FYI - http://www.nytimes.com/2012/06/03/opinion/sunday/we-only-think-we-know-the-truth-about-salt.html?pagewanted=all

Strawberries with balsamic vinegar and black pepper is also a yummy dessert.

Yes, rest days are important, not that I always follow my own advice :-) I had been doing some heavy yard work (spreading wheelbarrows full of mulch) as well as brisk 6 mile walks on my "rest" days. It caught up to me when I bonked on a 5 mile trail race this Saturday and then dragged through my swim on Sunday. Yesterday…

Get more exercise. If you're eating protein bars and shakes, they can be horribly constipating. Try cutting them out of your diet or eat half your current amount and see if that helps.

My philosophy is that training has to fit into your life rather than the other way around. If you've got a plan that you think will work and keeps you motivated, go for it. Reassess your training in a month or so and decide if it needs changes. It sounds like your first tri was a great experience, so if you haven't…

I've been wearing a Moving Comfort Fiona sports bra underneath a DeSoto tri jersey. I bought one of their tri tops at the end of the season last year. It was snug but would have been supportive enough on its own. I tried it on this spring, sighed, and wore the jersey for my tri. Another reason for MFP :-) In my experience,…

Good to know. As the bike becomes more compact, does it also get twitchier especially in the aero position? As far as tri-bike shops go, there are several in the area. I also have a friend who competes in time trials semi-professionally and he has offered to take me bike shopping. However, he's a total gear-head and my…

Thanks for the suggestions and the reminder of the importance of fit. Even for a woman, my legs and arms are long relative to my torso. At 5' 7", my legs are only an inch or so shorter than my brother's and he's 6' 2". Along with all the other improvements in bike technology over the past 20 years, I'm hoping I'll be able…

I've just been on MFP for a week and you've all been a great source of inspiration. I wish I had found this site a long time ago. Thanks! I did my first sprint tri in August 2010 and dusted off my vintage 1992 Trek 1000. It has several thousand miles on it from the years after I purchased it. Sadly, it went into a closet…

One other suggestion is that despite all the recommendations for staying hydrated for a race, be careful not to over hydrate. I did this for my first Olympic tri last summer and felt sloshy and bloated the whole race and it took nearly a week to feel normal again. Dehydration and overheating are dangerous, but if you've…

I usually take the day before off and do light workouts during the week. Try to catch up on sleep too.

My health. Many of my friends and my sister say that managing weight and staying fit got much harder once they turned 50. Getting in the best shape I can before then will hopefully give me some room to slip in fitness but still remain active and healthy.

My husband and I share a Lindt chocolate ball for dessert each night. While the chocolate is nice, it's the sharing part that's important to us and I'm not tempted to break into the stash on my own.

Looking for a fitness twin! Age: 43 Height: 5'7" SW: 138 CW: 138 ( I just started.) GW: 128 Sprint and Olympic triathlon, 5K, 10K's. My first half-marathon is in October.

I would also recommend that you understand how the start will work. Is it a mass start? Do you start in waves by age group? Many beginner friendly tris start out two by two according to your reported swim pace. Just relax if you bump into someone. In my experience, people are friendly and share your fears. Will you be in…

Good morning everyone, This is my third summer of doing tri's. I have three sprints and two Olympic distance races under my belt with the Chattanooga Waterfront Triathlon being my next event. It's a hot race, so losing a little of my internal insulation before then will be helpful. I've been trying to get down to a lean…

Getting on the podium for an Olympic or sprint try is the goal. I have podiumed in some local 5 and 10K races. Depending on who else shows up, I'm generally top third to top half of my age group for tris. My swimming also needs work.

Good morning everyone :-) The group name is awesome so I just had to join. I'm a triathlete and weight loss needs to be a part of my training plan.