Thinking of trying out triathlon event? Thinking of testing your body to take on three different sport fitness in one session? Bore in just running or cycling? Then you may want to try out on triathlon event.
As a freshman or beginner into triathlon, my suggestion is not to go all way out. Can try out freshman or discovery category to have a feel of doing three sports in one session and to gain your confidence level before going to next level. The worry portion is at the swim phase as it is swimming in the sea. However, not to worry that you need to swim in front crawl/ fish style, you can actual swim in any style to your comfort level. For me, I swim in frog style/ breast stroke.
I am one that did Freshman/Discovery category. After one attempt, I upgraded to sprint category and was stuck in this category for almost two years before I have the courage to challenge my body to take on Standard/Olympic Distance category.
This article/webpage provide some basic information on what to look out for a Tri suit.
http://www.220triathlon.com/gear/tri-suits-what-to-look-for/10829.html
Normally we don't use bicycle shorts for Triathlon event, as bicycle short padding is thicker. Tri suit/short padding is thinner as we need to swim. Thick padding means will absorb more water during swimming. I have see people, may be beginner, use cycling short. When they get out from sea, you will see his short dropping soon due to the padding has too much water...🤣
The below is a website comparing different brands for triathlon suit. Is a good reference for beginner to know a bit more.
http://www.220triathlon.com/gear/
Base on my knowledge, Singapore has three triathlon event organizers: (1) Metasprint series; (2) Tri-Factor series; and (3) Singapore International Triathlon. However, Metasprint do not have Standard/Olympic Distance category.
