We were very excited to see that Triathlon Plus agrees with us, the Anita Active Extreme Control sports bra is a winner. Triathlon Plus’ review called the Extreme Control, ‘as supportive as any on test and one of the most breathable’. They liked its wicking properties as well as supportive cups and shoulder straps and we couldn’t agree more.
Trigirl’s tester Kristin comments: “In my own testing of Anita’s bra this weekend over a half-marathon run, I was thrilled with the fact I did not notice my bra (or my breasts!) once. When I first put it on I did feel the shoulder straps more than with other bras, but they never got uncomfortable or dug in at all. In addition, I had none of the underarm chafing that has plagued me with other sports bras over a long run, even though I forgot my lube at home.”
Trigirl and Triathlon Plus agree: Anita Active Extreme Control is a great sports bra!
To read the full review visit the Triathlon Plus website here.
Click here to buy this excellent bra from Trigirl.
In an effort to help you prepare for next season (and as a good excuse for us to cuddle up with a good book instead of facing the cold) Trigirl is excited to announce our new book review section. In the upcoming months, we’ll be weeding through training books, inspirational titles and training plan guides, letting you know who offers the best advice to help you get next season off to a great start.
As a women’s-specific triathlon brand, we’re starting with The Woman Triathlete, edited by Christina Gandolfo.
Looking for a versatile layer to keep warm and cosy during autumn training? Our new armwarmers are just the ticket. Armwarmers are perfect to convert a short-sleeved top into a long-sleeved one, or under a jacket to keep your arms extra toasty, but they’re compact and packable if you’ve warmed up and no longer need them. A great way to extend your summer kit and a must for the UK’s ever-changing weather!
Our armwarmers match our tubular headscarves (the set makes a great gift!) and with a unisex ‘trikit’ logo, they are perfect to keep both trigirls and triguys warm in the months to come.
When it comes to your triathlon kit, you probably spend a decent amount of time and energy finding the right trainers, the best bike, the most comfortable shorts.
But what about your sports bra? Buying a good one – and taking care of it – is important. Read our tips for what to look for, how your sports bra should fit and how to properly care for your bra once you’ve found the perfect one.
Here at Trigirl, we are very proud of our kit, including our trisuits and tops with integrated support mesh or separate supportive crop tops. But we know that sometimes a built-in top or a lightweight crop isn’t enough and that maximum support is required. That’s why we’re excited to announce that we now carry Anita Active sports bras on our site.
Getting a sports bra right takes special know-how, something that Anita has after over 125 years in the business. We like them for their extra supportive sectioned cups, padded ergonomic straps, breathable mesh and pique fabrics and quick-drying properties, making them perfect for triathlon. Anita Active sports bras are comfortably fit for smaller bust sizes, but offer cup sizes up to H, giving support to a full range of active women. We will carry two maximum support styles- the Momentum model, with special cup styling to ensure stability and the Extreme Control, with comfortable chafe-free towelling and side-support functionality.
We’ve worn Anita bras ourselves and find that they perform beautifully. We just didn’t think it was fair to keep them to ourselves any more!
Love triathlon? Want to talk about it? Love Trigirl? Want to wear our kit?
Trigirl is looking for new ambassadors and bloggers for 2013. Share your love of triathlon with others and look great doing it!
Interested? Email Kristin at Trigirl for details.
It’s been nearly two months since my last update; the summer has just flown by and events are wrapping up for the season, with bookings open for next year already – how did that happen!?
After the Hillingdon triathlon in mid-July my focus turned to surviving the school summer holidays! Training became somewhat of a challenge, I accepted that it would be impossible to aim for 3 or 4 sessions a week and that I’d just take what I could get… I found myself running and swimming when we were on family holidays and I could leave the kids with my husband. I also dragged the kids along with me on their bikes, while I ran with the dog. If I could manage it, I’d also go out very early, before my husband went to work.
Between the cold, rainy weather and the completion of the abnormally late London Triathlon, it might be time to admit that the triathlon racing season is over. But just because racing is finished for the year, it doesn’t mean that the training- or the fun- has to be.
Click here to read our tips for autumn training- which sometimes means not ‘training’ at all.
We’re always excited about new triathlon training opportunities, so we wanted to let you know about a new training series in north west London!
Willesden Sports Centre in Brent is now hosting triathlon training for men and women of all levels, with new sessions starting Tuesday 18th September 2012.
For more information or to sign up for sessions, see willesdentriathlon.co.uk
In our Spring Training Tips article, we discussed setting a goal that is challenging, attainable and exciting.
In our latest article, triathlete Kristin Duffy shares her latest challenging and exciting goal- and how she stayed motivated to attain it.
Click here to read her story…
“I can’t do a triathlon, I’m too… old? overweight? non-athletic?”
Whatever your excuse, we think that you CAN do a triathlon!
Don’t believe us? Trigirl’s inspirational video, featuring Irongranny triathlete Eddie Brocklesby, will change your mind. Eddie not only took up sport at the ripe young age of 53, she has since run marathons, done triathlon at highly competitive levels and ridden her bicycle more miles in a year than some of us drive in our cars.
Watch Trigirl’s video and hear about Eddie’s accomplishments from the woman herself- we think you’ll be motivated to get out there and do something amazing, too! No excuses 🙂
Thanks to Audiofuel for providing music to go along with Eddie’s story. If you like your fitness inspiration in the form of a good beat, check out Audiofuel’s full line of adrenaline-packed musical arrangements, available as motivational coached sessions or just great audio compilations to keep you moving!
We recently received a question for our Ask the Experts panel regarding exercising and a healthy BMI (body mass index). While many struggle with trying to lose weight, this Trigirl is dealing with unhealthy weight loss and hopes to gain enough weight to get back to a healthy lifestyle, including exercise and triathlon training.
No matter what your weight struggle may be, understanding BMI is a good way to ensure that your weight is on target to be the healthiest you can be. In her response, Dr Catherine Spencer-Smith, Physician in Sports & Exercise Medicine, offers advice on calculating BMI and what it means both for you as a triathlete and a healthy woman.
Click here to read the conversation.
If you’d like more personalised information on your sports health, Dr. Spencer-Smith is the founder of Sportdoc, a specialist sports medicine practice based in London, focusing on helping prevent, diagnose, treat and rehabilitate injuries as well as medical problems that are related to sport and exercise.
… and I did it!
Last Sunday morning (15th of July) was the date for my third triathlon of the season, the Hillingdon Series Race 3 in Harefield. I had been quite anxious about it in the run up, as it was going to be my first lake swim of the year and the weather hasn’t exactly been kind!
I woke before the alarm and found myself squeezing into my new wetsuit at 5.45am. I’d decided it would be better to at least get my legs into the suit before I left the house and finish off when I got there. I’d followed advice and smothered myself in body lotion and then used an anti chafe balm around the points where the suit could rub.
I arrived at the venue around 6.45 and got in line for registration. Listening to the chit chat in the queue, I realised that this was different to other events I’d been to. It was smaller and full of experienced, super fit men and women who were all raring to go! There were at least two triathlon clubs with a big presence, I wished I had some team mates to share some banter with.
… and Learning How to Swim
Newbie triathlete Helena shares the story of completing her first triathlon. Though she insists it’s a bit wordy, we really enjoyed every detail of her experience and think you will, too. Short on time? Don’t miss the last two paragraphs where Helena’s words are sure to inspire you, no matter where you are in your triathlon journey!
What does it take to do a triathlon? Well of course all the inspiring stuff….you know….sheer determination, 100% commitment, being focused, overcoming your fears and setting your mind to something and making it happen. Then there’s the other stuff, being able to run, bike and swim. I had the run and bike down but the challenge for me was the swim. “Will you ever do a triathlon?” I was asked back in 2010 while busy cycling up and down the A1A and running a few times per week. My response “Er no, you have to be able to swim right? I can’t swim, so it’s not happening!” My mind was made up it seemed. No triathlons for me. I spent the end of 2010 and most of 2011 focusing on cycling and running. I completed some duathlons, a marathon and other various running races and while I was completely satisfied with those goals, I knew I wanted more.
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