I’m training for my first 70.3 (Happy Valley, Pennsylvania) and I recently bought a trisuit. One thing I’m struggling to get comfortable with is the idea of wearing it without anything underneath.
https://www.decathlon.ca/en/p/8955618/men-s-long-distance-triathlon-trisuit-rcr-x-green
From what I’ve read, most people say to wear the trisuit directly on the skin, but that still feels a bit strange to me. I was thinking of wearing something very minimal underneath, like a tight swim brief or square-leg swimsuit.
For example something like the Speedo square-leg swim brief style (not regular underwear).
My thinking was:
- it’s designed for swimming
- quick drying
- tight enough not to bunch under the trisuit
Has anyone done this for a 70.3?
Any downsides I should know about (chafing, water retention, etc.)?
Also curious whether people started this way and eventually stopped wearing anything underneath.
Would love to hear what experienced racers recommend.
Thanks!