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Triathlon Race Secrets--More Wetsuit Chat

Necessity, she's a mother! Here are a few additional wetsuit tips I'd like to pass on.

Says Olivia on Endurance Nation:
This certainly wouldn't apply to everyone, but I struggled for 2 seasons trying all sorts of ways to get my wetsuit off over my ginormous feet. I even resorted to asking some of my fellow racers in TA to help by pulling the suit off. Aside from that, which didn't always work out, nothing was solving the problem. I went to a local outdoor gear repair person who does a lot of work on dive wetsuits because I was going to have her add a gusset or something stretchier at the seams to give me something to work with. She suggested these 8 inch zippers at the calf.

Here's what Olivia did. I have so much trouble getting my wetsuit off of my right leg, I think I'm up for finding someone who can give me this fix!

 

Teammate John simply cut ~ 6 inches off from the legs of his wetsuit. He says, "Once the suit is past my waist the suit drops and I lift my legs and feet right out with almost zero resistance. Easy to get on, too."

He said he had no problems at the seam where he made the cut. If you decide to do this, however, you could use a small piece of the wet suit and Aquaseal to put a small, reinforcing patch on the seam.

More tips next time! Post yours in the comments. I'd love to hear what others do!

Triathlon Race Secrets--Tummy and Cramping Troubles

 Knock wood and anything else I can find, but I haven't had tummy problems in a race for quite a while. But just in case, I put a couple of the Gas-X strips either in my shirt or Bento Box. They are as thin as a slip of paper, so carrying them is a non-issue. You just never know. :)

Oh yeah, unpeel them just a bit so you don't have to fuss trying to open it on the bike or on the run. If you're reaching for it, you're in enough distress as it is. :)

What has saved me from stomach and cramping troubles--and I credit this product 100%--is Succeed S!caps. Stomach and cramping issues disappeared when I began using this product. I used to have terrible problems in both areas, so I looked to the ultra-running community to see what they used to stave off the nausea and cramping beasts. Do yourself a favor, and take the time to read these articles by S!caps owner/developer Karl King, as well as the FAQ on his web site. Karl's description of their efficacy reflects my experience exactly. It's incredible how well this product works for me. Do just as he says, and you won't need the Gas-X! (Old habits and fears die hard so that's why I still carry it!)