The Ironman Training 2020 Thread

I happen to have a BlueSeventy Helix and very comfortable and easy to get out of BUT it zips up the other way and I have to ask for help to get into it which drives me mad and raises my stress level before every single event.

I’ve rented other BlueSeventy wetsuits when trying them out and they e also been absolutely fine. I would definitely ensure you can try and return (hard in the U.K. at the moment with pools closed?)

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Oh god, you’ve just reminded me. I got a front zip 2XU trisuit because the back zip is a hassle. The zip thing has a soft cover but it wore a small hole in my chest anyway, every single race :rage:

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I really like the look of the Zone3 wetsuits, but I see a lot of reviews online saying the entry/mid-range suits are easily damaged and start to tear quickly under the arms.

Bought it, some seriously heavy duty intervals

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Just bought this suit earlier this morning from swimoutlet.com for $225 and after seeing your post I messaged customer support asking for a price match - they credited me the difference. Thanks for this!!

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You’re welcome, glad you could get a lower price after my post :grin::+1:

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Just did my shopping:

Super excited :grin:

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That’s a really good price. I might get myself a spare.

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Anyone else do double run days as part of their normal IM training?
If so, how you found it?

Can that tri suite be acquire in the US?

I did a few days of double run few years ago while training for marathon.
Just the idea of getting home, get dress and go for a run at the end of a hot afternoon, gives me chills.
If you live in a cold ish area, it works fine!

Yes, they have a US store. Here you go:

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nice…
i am tempted…
although my kit is “new” (from 2 years ago)

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DeSoto T1 2-piece. It’s really good.
Synergy also has a 2piece that is cheaper and I have a friend who likes it. Strongly recommend 2piece

I do like to breakup my long runs into 2 runs. It gives me a chance to get hydrated and somewhat recovered for 2nd run. So a 20 would be 10 early and 10 evening. I feel the recovery is better plus I don’t have to carry gels and water since you don’t need much fir a 90ish min aerobic run.

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Also race in the Huub DS long course suit. Only Tri suit I’ve ever had to be honest coming from a purely cycling background. The thinness of the pad alarmed me when I got it, but to be fair it’s never caused me an issue and I’m a fan of it. Longs a great deal at those prices.

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Sorry. Thought it was a wetsuit.

I use the Castelli All-out. It’s good

a 2 piece wet suit?
intriguing… researching…

De Soto are well known for theirs. Keep an eye on the other forum (ST) because there are often special discount codes put on there by the De Soto peeps.

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I didnt know this was a thing…
Looks very interesting, although they are not cheap!
I rarely race on wetsuit legal waters, so maybe not for me.