Let’s hear it for the girls!
Triathlon Plus’ July women’s issue is out now. Read about how British women are dominating the world triathlon scene, be inspired by some fab female age-groupers and get some tips on how to become (gulp!) an Iron Lady.
Plus be sure to turn to page 137 for a special offer from Trigirl!
How to stay fuelled on race day can get really confusing. Between carbs and protein, millilitres and grams, longer races and sprints, and conflicting research studies, there is a lot to process. Trying to weed through it all, triathlon nutrition may become even more daunting than that first open water swim.
We’re going to try to make it easy. Check out our Beginner’s Guide to Race Day Nutrition for a breakdown of the calories you need, when you need them… and learn if you really need calories during your race at all.
We all have times when finding the motivation or time to train is difficult. Sometimes in season, you find that the adrenaline from one race doesn’t necessarily carry you to the next or that with all of summer’s festivities, finding the energy to fit it all in is a challenge! Trigirl ambassador, Katie Emery, shares a few of her mid-season blues with us; but ultimately she finds that if you fall off (your bike or your training program!) the best thing to do is to get back on…
Three weeks since my last triathlon and over three until my next one. I’m doing my best to keep up the training, but half term holidays and Jubilee celebrations have made things really tricky. I’ve had to get creative with my training sessions and accept that three a week will have to do for now…
I’ve been running with my dog through the woods and fields, nearly killing myself on the mountains of slippy mud that covers any woodland path (must treat myself to some off-road shoes). I’ve made a couple of 7am spinning classes that have really set me up for the day, though it usually takes me five minutes to work out how I got from bed to bike!
Fancy a fun women’s only sprint triathlon this weekend? Or how about just a little shopping?
Trigirl will have a booth at Chester Triathlon Club’s Deva Divas triathlon expo, this Friday, 29th June from 4pm- 6pm and Saturday, 30th June from 6:30am- 8am. Stop by the Meadows (CH4 7BB) for some great bargains on our fabulous women’s-specific triathlon clothing or just to say hello and see what we’re all about.
Best of luck to those of you who are racing. We look forward to seeing you there!
Soreness, chafing, irritation, numbness… do these words conjure up the relationship that your lady parts have with your bike? Do you find yourself out of the saddle- not to spin out your legs or speed up a hill, but just to give your nether regions some relief?
A long bike ride is a beautiful thing, but the pain that you’re experiencing may be leading you to question cycling at all. Check out our latest article, Saddle Soreness – What’s a Trigirl to Do? for ideas on relieving saddle pain once and for all!
If you live near the Bedford area (or just fancy a visit to Box End Lake for some open water swim practice), be sure to stop by Tri-Crazy’s stand at Box End Park. You’ll get the unique opportunity to try before you buy on an assortment of Trigirl kit!
Have your eye on a particular item? Email us and let us know – we’ll be sure that your colour, size and style are there ready for you!
Event dates are limited…
14th June Tri-crazy Box End Evening series
16th June Mass Start Swim – Box End lake
30th June/1st July V0two weekend Box End Lake
12th July Tri-crazy Box End Evening series
14th July Mass Start Swim – Box End lake
29th July Bedford Classic Triathlon
9th September St Albans Sprint Triathlon
The first thing I noticed when I opened the packet containing the Trigirl Swift Trisuit was that a little black crop top popped out too, an added bonus! Worn under the suit, it is of matching design and whilst I’ve never considered female specific suits previously, it made for very comfy wearing and I experienced no rubbing or chafing. The suit is a lovely deep pink perfectly complimenting the main body in black.
I’ve only just returned to the sport of triathlon after four years and so with no particular races planned until July, I decided to wear it for a mini brick session. A brick session, for those who are unsure, is where you combine a run and bike together for example either a repeated set of ten minutes cycling, five minutes running or even just a short run following a bike ride or turbo session. This gets your legs used to the concept of a triathlon and perfecting running off the bike. I decided to try forty minutes on the turbo followed by a twenty minute run.
Four lots of five minute race pace efforts with three minutes steady pedalling in between made me get a bit of a sweat on, but the suit’s material felt so breathable and seemed to wick moisture away from my skin. I wish my pink turbo towel would do the same for my head!
Triathlon race season is here (despite the weather) so it’s time to train for peak fitness and to taper to get ready to race your best!
Check out our latest triathlon training article, Training Tips – Summer, written especially to guide you in the weeks before your biggest summer race(s).
Curious about what a Peak Phase is? Unsure of how to taper? Never heard of either? Trigirl’s summer training tips will help.
And if you still have questions, please let us know. We are glad to share our own racing and training experiences or we’ll Ask the Experts to get you the answers you’re looking for!
I’m sitting writing this looking at a very grey and miserable day… Exactly a week ago, there was glorious sunshine and I was about to start my second triathlon of the season.
The event was at Shiplake College, just outside Henley on Thames. It was in a beautiful setting and even though I had to arrive at the ridiculously early hour of 7am (a 5.45 alarm), the glorious surroundings managed to put a smile on my face! The event was very laid back and quite small really. I loved the relaxed feel and would highly recommend this as a first event – there were two distances: Tri a Tri with a 300m swim, 14.5k bike and a 3.2k run and a Sprint with 400m swim, 28.5k bike and 5k run.
Women’s only races offer a friendly, less intimidating environment, perfect not just for novice triathletes, but for experienced ones as well. Why not race with the girls this season for a fun day out whether you’re completing or competing?
Check out our article on three women’s races we particularly like for their commitment to women in triathlon, all-inclusive attitude and manageable size & distance. Whether it’s your first triathlon or your 50th, we think you’ll have a great time!
Well, my first tri of the year came and went last bank holiday Monday at Hart Leisure Centre in Fleet. On Sunday night I packed my bag, checked and re-checked it, then loaded my precious bike into the back of the car.
I woke with a few nerves on Monday morning, put on my lovely new tri suit which outshone the old and battered running shoes I’d decided to wear. I predicted that the cross country run was going to be a mud bath after all the rain.
The venue was already really busy when I got there just before 9am an hour before my designated start time. There’s a really great buzz at these events, it’s contagious. Everyone is busying themselves, setting up their bikes and laying out their kit for the transitions. It’s very exact, with gels, shoes, hats, gloves, all being laid out in a very specific manner. I seemed to have more ‘stuff’ than anyone else and was very glad that I’d brought some big plastic bags to lay over and under my kit, as it was threatening to rain at any moment.
Packing your triathlon race bag is a big and important task. Did you remember your race belt? Have you packed your goggles? Use our Race Day Checklist as you pack to help stay organised and prepared.
Of course, we sometimes forget things, too. Is there anything that we’ve forgotten on our checklist? Anything that you like to pack that we’ve left out? Share your race day must-haves with the Trigirl community in the comments section.
Triathlon Plus magazine reviewed Trigirl’s Endurance Tri Tank and Speed Tri Shorts for their latest issue and we received great marks! In addition to giving us a blue ribbon reward for Top Value, they praised the comfortable cycling pad, added support and great look of the pieces.
Final verdict? ‘Thoughtfully designed with women and practicality in mind.’
Just what we were going for!
Do you have questions about your training? Not quite sure how and when to schedule recovery? Are you wondering what to eat for energy and performance?
Trigirl is excited to announce our new ‘Ask the Experts’ section, a place where you can get tips on everything from handling race day nerves to recovering from injury.
We’ve assembled an expert panel to answer your questions, so you know that you’ll be getting good advice.
Send your questions and we’ll be sure to get you the best possible response as quickly as we can. And of course we’ll also continue to provide new articles on the Trigirl site with all of the latest in triathlon kit, training advice and more!
Please enter your questions on our website here:
https://www.trigirl.co.uk/training/ask-the-experts/
Trigirl is excited to announce the release of our first-ever trisuit sized for girls aged 12-14 years!
The Spark, our new novice trisuit, offers comfort and quality in a fun, flattering style, also available in adult sizes. Made from our high-quality Newport material, the Spark is sold without a support bra, offering the flexibility to pair with your favourite sports bra or our matching Flash crop top (perhaps your new favourite!)
Though the Spark was designed with the novice in mind, it stills features amazing Trigirl details including our exclusive elastic-interface triathlon chamois, mesh panelling for ventilation, and soft, microfibre gripper elastic in the leg hem to keep everything in place.
If you’re looking for a girl’s size or novice trisuit, look no further than the Spark!