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Monday Mar 24, 2014 #
Swimming (62) 48:15 [1] 1.83 km (26:22 / km)
weight:199lbs
8 sets of 10 with new suit...
612 r9 608 r12 603 r22 556 r15 550 r18 608 r15 600 r13 558
The swimsuit saga (rated B for Boring)...when I decided to start swimming in December, I went to the local swim shop and tried on a training suit, size 18. I felt like there was just too much of me popping out of the top to be decent, and I didn't like the high cut leg openings. I opted for something I had at home -tri shorts and tank top. The pants are a bit baggy when wet causing them to have a bit of an air pocket at times, and the top is loose enough that I also wear a sports bra to stay contained and to prevent chaffing. Additionally, it has gel pockets and a zipper pocket which I don't think I need while lap swimming.
Next, I ordered a unitard online, but it was cut in a way which caused chaffing to my neck and underarm, and it had a shelf bra, which caused additional chaffing there. It also felt like a ton of material since it is fully lined, front and back.
The tri suit is wearing out quickly with all of the chlorine, so I was on the hunt still for a replacement. I ordered two more suits, which arrived on Saturday. These have more conservative leg openings, one with a modesty panel also have shelf bras, and I learned my lesson there. Return pending.
Today, back to the swim store and tried on the same suit I tried on in December since I need something snugger which isn't going to cause chaffing. Well, I have toned up enough at the top, that I felt comfortable that it was going to hold me this time around. For the leg opening issue, I bought some jammers, and I wore the suit over the jammers. I think it worked pretty well, though my spare tire is now accentuated in a way that it wasn't in the tri suit. Really have to work on the core! Well and the 199 which = too much pizza on Saturday and not eating well on Sunday either.
612 r9 608 r12 603 r22 556 r15 550 r18 608 r15 600 r13 558
The swimsuit saga (rated B for Boring)...when I decided to start swimming in December, I went to the local swim shop and tried on a training suit, size 18. I felt like there was just too much of me popping out of the top to be decent, and I didn't like the high cut leg openings. I opted for something I had at home -tri shorts and tank top. The pants are a bit baggy when wet causing them to have a bit of an air pocket at times, and the top is loose enough that I also wear a sports bra to stay contained and to prevent chaffing. Additionally, it has gel pockets and a zipper pocket which I don't think I need while lap swimming.
Next, I ordered a unitard online, but it was cut in a way which caused chaffing to my neck and underarm, and it had a shelf bra, which caused additional chaffing there. It also felt like a ton of material since it is fully lined, front and back.
The tri suit is wearing out quickly with all of the chlorine, so I was on the hunt still for a replacement. I ordered two more suits, which arrived on Saturday. These have more conservative leg openings, one with a modesty panel also have shelf bras, and I learned my lesson there. Return pending.
Today, back to the swim store and tried on the same suit I tried on in December since I need something snugger which isn't going to cause chaffing. Well, I have toned up enough at the top, that I felt comfortable that it was going to hold me this time around. For the leg opening issue, I bought some jammers, and I wore the suit over the jammers. I think it worked pretty well, though my spare tire is now accentuated in a way that it wasn't in the tri suit. Really have to work on the core! Well and the 199 which = too much pizza on Saturday and not eating well on Sunday either.