running in swim trunks?
Mark Anderson
after the swim, but my inner thighs chafe too much when running in
swim trunks. I see lots of people doing a whole tri in swim trunks
(padded or not). Do they not have this problem? Are there special trunks
which a person can swim in that still prevent chafing? Or is the answer
to use normal swim trunks, but apply some sort of ungent beforehand?
-mda
steve johnson
easy. smear some vaseline on the nose of your saddle (just the nose - you
don't want to slide off) to keep the chafing down during the ride. i
never put any more on before the run - there seems to be plenty left from
the ride.
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i got a lobotomy!"
- "repo man"
Marcus S Perry
: I'd like to reduce my transition time by not putting on bike shorts
: after the swim, but my inner thighs chafe too much when running in
: swim trunks. I see lots of people doing a whole tri in swim trunks
: (padded or not). Do they not have this problem? Are there special trunks
: which a person can swim in that still prevent chafing? Or is the answer
: to use normal swim trunks, but apply some sort of ungent beforehand?
: -mda
I have the same chaffing problem. My legs are set fairly narrow on my
pelvis. I use the In Sport shorts for racing, They'e the mid thigh length
spandex type. The sides are mesh to let water out easily and have a
partially padded crotch. I wear them in the swim under my wetsuit and
then leave them on for the rest of the race. Olympic distance is the
longest I'll race without changing in the transition zone. Then I wear a
regular bathing suit in the swim, whip cycling shorts on and change to
running shorts after, for the run. I also wear my singlet under my
wetsuit with the race number already attached, except early in the season
when it's cold. Hope this helps. Oh yeah, vaseline for me just matts the
hair between my legs and feels like silicone caulkingwhen half dry. It
seems to do nothing for reducing friction. Also, I hate crossing the
finish line smelling like a baby wipe. (I guess I should start buying the
plain vaseline eh?)
TriDork
Marcus Perry
Rick Teichler
>I'd like to reduce my transition time by not putting on bike shorts
>after the swim, but my inner thighs chafe too much when running in
>swim trunks. I see lots of people doing a whole tri in swim trunks
>(padded or not). Do they not have this problem? Are there special trunks
>which a person can swim in that still prevent chafing? Or is the answer
>to use normal swim trunks, but apply some sort of ungent beforehand?
>
>-mda
>
I don't know how severe your chafing is, but you might try out
this old trick: Vaseline (tm) or some other lubricant. Leave
some by your bike in the transition area, or put a glob under
the nose of your saddle, where you can reach it after mounting
and smear it on during the ride. (If it's a hot, sunny day,
the under-the-saddle trick can be a slimy mess--use your
own judgment.) As in all things, try this on a training ride
first, to see if relieves your chafing.
Rick Teichler
teic...@sweng.stortek.com (StorageTek Software Engineering--
Louisville, Colorado)
"Usual disclaimers: blame me, not the company that keeps me."
Pat Brug
> I'd like to reduce my transition time by not putting on bike shorts
> after the swim, but my inner thighs chafe too much when running in
> swim trunks. I see lots of people doing a whole tri in swim trunks
> (padded or not). Do they not have this problem?...
Putting Vaseline on my inner thigh and generous amounts right where the
swim suit contacts the inner thigh before the race works for me for
Olympic distance or under.
Pat
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Joanne_...@vos.stratus.com
>In article <D88Cz...@pure.com>, m...@pure.com (Mark Anderson) wrote:
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>> I'd like to reduce my transition time by not putting on bike shorts
>> after the swim, but my inner thighs chafe too much when running in
>> swim trunks. I see lots of people doing a whole tri in swim trunks
>> which a person can swim in that still prevent chafing? Or is the answer
>> to use normal swim trunks, but apply some sort of ungent beforehand?
My sig-other has the same problem (and he's got the cutest little hiney)
so he does the swim in bike shorts, or puts onn bike shorts after the swim.
jo
Redondo Beach, CA
Chris Carpenter
: In article <steven.g.johnson....@taygeta.gsfc.nasa.gov> steven.g....@gsfc.nasa.gov (steve johnson) wrote:
: >In article <D88Cz...@pure.com>, m...@pure.com (Mark Anderson) wrote:
Hi Jo,
I use padded swimming trunks, the Speedo TriETHLETE range is
rather good, which are real comfy. I did a whole half ironman last year
in them with bum ache. To prevent chaffing I always put a bit of
vasaline along the length of the saddle while preparing my transition
area. This rubs on to my thighs while riding and prevents chaffing
during the run, hope this helps.
Chris
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It may save a bit of transition time!
Carol Kinney
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>Has anyone tried swimming on their bike?
>It may save a bit of transition time!
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C. Kinney
Jason Mayfield
: Boy, this is starting to sound alot like rec.sport.swimming!!!
Nah...we dont have the exciting "Swimming with Scars" "Urinating in the
Pool" and "Romance at the pool" threads here.
Can't be nearly as exciting! ;-)
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> Has anyone tried swimming on their bike?
> It may save a bit of transition time!
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um, no.
Marcus S Perry
: In <3q7cm4$7...@longtail.ibl.bm> tria...@ibl.bm writes:
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: >Has anyone tried swimming on their bike?
: >It may save a bit of transition time!
: Boy, this is starting to sound alot like rec.sport.swimming!!!
: C. Kinney
A bunch of years ago I saw an Imax film in Toronto. The film had a short
segment of some inventive young character on a water born bike. It was
essentially a bike frame c/w pedals etc on a pair of hydrofoils! They
were both about the same size, in about a shallow V shape. The one at the
front, attached to the forks somehow, turned and the rear one was fixed.
I don't remember how the drive system was attached or worked but I suspect
a 90 degree gear system and a a small propeller. It had some sort of
flotation to keep it afloat when stopped. Anyway, during the film segment
the inventor got onto the 'thing' at a dock and proceeded to pedal.
Within a few yards, the bike had risen about 8" or so and he was tearing
across the lake! I don't think he was going quite as fast as a rider on
land but I was very impressed with his speed. I'd guess at about 15mph!
I'll ask in rec.boats for more info and see if they know any more. All I
know is that it would REALLY help my swim splits and give me a good lead
going onto the land version of the bike. I've swum several bike and run
legs, it's about time I tri'd riding the swim portion.
TriDork