Ever since my terrible-first-triathlon-of-the-season, I have been scheming for ways to cut down my overall time, most specifically my transition times. It’s funny, my T times had nothing to do with my bad race – but for some reason, I have it in my head that they need a drastic improvement.
So, now I’m in a full-on, don’t-mess-with-me battle: MP vs. T1 and T2. My times aren’t terrible but they aren’t great either – and they could use some work.
Here’s where I’m at so far:
Change #1: Bento Box for my bike.
Reason: I can put whatever I want in that bad boy. My chapstick, my gum, my orange slices (real ones – not the candy), my pomegranate-flavored Luna moons… It’s straight-up legit!
Change #2: A new racing top. 
Reason: I love my Zoot racing top – but it is so hard to put on after coming out of the water! I’m soaking wet, trying to put on a fitted-top- with-a-built-in-sports-bra over my hot and sweaty body and it’s HARD. So, I decided to take matters into my own hands and buy new racing top. I bought a light weight Brooks top and I think I love it. It has a pocket in the back (like a race top) and with my new Bento Box (see #1), I don’t have to put 1 million things into the tiny side pockets, like I did with the Zoot. It might not be quite as legit as my Zoot racing top (it’s like 98% legit) but it’s a helluva lot easier to put on, which means that I don’t spend as much time struggling as before.
On a side note, I don’t get the built-in sports bra. Do athletes/athletic people really wear those tops without a proper sports bra on underneath? I mean, I’m a 34A, they are small, but I still need a real sports bra!!! And, I’m not talking about taking a walk around the neighborhood in one [without a sports bra] or the little white cami I wear to work – I’m talking about a running half-marathon or Olympic distance triathlon.
(Future) Change #3: No tie laces on my running shoes.
Reason: I won’t have to waste T2 time tying my running shoes. Unfortunately, I’m having a difficult time finding information on “no-tie” laces, even though I know they exist. Thoughts? Does anyone go with the “no-tie”?
And now, my burning question, which could potentially be Change #4: Socks or No Socks??!!
I'm with ya on the built in sports bra shirts! I hate them! I'm not large chested by any means but the built in ones don't offer enough support and who wants to feel constricted with 2 sports bras?!
As for the laces, I'm not familiar with no tie laces but I will say that I never untie my running shoe laces. I slip them on and off everytime I use them! And they aren't super loose or anything when I run, just what works for me!
I saw some no-tie (and glow in the dark) laces after my race this morning, but I can't remember the brand. Sorry, not helpful.
I don't know about the no socks. You could seriosly fu#k up your feet – but I guess theirs only one way to find out. That's one of my biggest pet peeves, putting a shirt (or any clothing on) while wet. Especially tight fitting tops/sports bras.
34A – lucky biatch! I could never go with those stupid built ins. What's the point? Seriously. I just cut them out if I find a top I can't live without.
Good luck with the changes. they all sound great.
Hey…thanks for stopping by!
You are one speedy tri girl. Congrats!
I'll be reading old posts of yours in order to figure out how you got to where you are.
Good luck on cutting down the time, although I think it's pretty good already!
So glad all you tri-ers are out there. These questions never came to my mind when I thought about doing a tri. Good thing you are the guinea pig. Please continue blogging until I get to one! LOL
I heard you can use hair elastics as shoe laces. You know the elastics that come as one really long piece and you have to cut it up and tie it to make your own hair bands things. (Sorry if that's confusing)