What fits, flatters and feels great? Trigirl’s Dazzle Tri Top and Dash Tri Shorts, according to a review in the latest 220 Triathlon magazine!
220 Triathlon’s review praised the set, loving the fabric quality, ‘clever cut’, and comfortable cycling chamois.
Their final verdict is: ‘Quality materials and considered design make this a good value set.’ Of course, we agree!
Get your set now while stocks last!
And remember, you can save 10% on tri tops and shorts when purchased as a set. See our shop for more details!
Restricted to a gluten-free or dairy-free diet? Not sure if it’s possible to be a gluten- or dairy-free triathlete?
In our latest nutrition article, nutritional therapist Jo Scott-Dalgleish offers advice for Trigirls who need to avoid gluten or dairy, but still want the energy to complete and compete in triathlon.
Avoiding gluten or dairy because you think it will help you to control your weight, your friend is doing it, or because you have heard that everyone should avoid these foods for optimal health, adds unnecessary complexity to putting together a nutrient dense, health-promoting diet to support your triathlon goals. Therefore, we do not recommend avoiding gluten or dairy without good reason.
However, some people clearly need to avoid gluten and/or dairy products for health reasons… that doesn’t need to stop you from being a triathlete!
Jo offers information and ideas to help you put together a way of eating that optimises both your performance and your health.
In addition to discussing the best foods to help maintain a nutritious, balanced gluten- or dairy-free diet, there are also ideas for delicious pre-training meals, recovery snacks, and main meals that will keep your energy high and support your active lifestyle.
To read all of Jo’s tips and to be the best gluten- or dairy-free triathlete you can be, see the full article here.
Even though we love our tri kit at Trigirl, we know that squeezing into a stretchy suit made of Lycra isn’t really the most fun part of triathlon. And many triathlon clothing companies make it worse by not offering a large-size trisuit or options to fit the variety of female triathlete body types.
We’ve tried to make finding a trisuit (and looking and feeling great wearing it) easier, by offering trisuits in sizes ranging to XL, with options to help find your very best fit, no matter your trisuit ‘challenge’.
Trisuit Challenge #1 – I’m only finding tiny trisuits… am I’m not tiny!
Our Vivacity, Athena and Energie one-piece trisuit styles are available in XL. The Athena trisuit also features a longer leg length, offering more coverage than those teeny trisuits on the market.
We also offer our champion tri short and Pace triathlon capri is size XL.
Trisuit Challenge #2 – I’ve got boobs!
Our Athena trisuit has more fabric built into the bust area, meaning more coverage for larger cups sizes. And our Endurance tri top is also available cut for larger-busted women, so you have your choice of a one-piece or two-piece trisuit option.
In addition, we offer Anita sports bras in a vast range of cup sizes for women who need extra support and coverage.
Trisuit Challenge #3 – I hate my legs (or knees or…)!
First of all, stop hating your legs! They are doing amazing things, carrying you through a triathlon!
If you’d still rather cover them up a bit, Trigirl offers the amazing Pace triathlon capri, complete with triathlon cycling pad. There is also the Speed long-leg tri short if you’d still like a short style, but prefer a bit more length. And of course, as mentioned above, our Athena one-piece trisuit is a long-leg option as well.
If you’re looking for a large-size trisuit or just want the most comfortable and figure-flattering suit for your body, check out Trigirl!
It’s always nice to get positive feedback, but we’re especially excited when the favourable Trigirl review comes from Seonaid Thompson. Seonaid is a Scottish triathlete, rising star in the triathlon world, and Commonwealth Games hopeful. Since competing in her first triathlon just four years ago (using her husband’s bike and wetsuit!), Seonaid has been building on her triathlon success with 2014 already being her strongest to date. Thanks to Seonaid for the lovely review- we’ve got our fingers crossed for the Commonwealth Games selection!
Seonaid’s Trigirl Review
I’ve been a fan of Trigirl since I first tried some of their lovely kit last year, so I was very excited to have the chance to try out one of their fantastic new designs, the Dazzle and Dash tri top and shorts set. I had high expectations and I wasn’t disappointed:
My first impression was, ‘It’s very pretty’. The coral pink colour is lovely and even more vibrant than it appears on the Trigirl website. I also love the unique crossover design on the back of the top. I’ve enjoyed running and cycling in the new kit for the past few weeks now, at home in Yorkshire and also when away for races in Portugal, Turkey and Slovakia.
Hi Trigirls!
We received a question on our website recently asking if it was possible to train for triathlon at the gym. I’m pretty sure that with our hectic lifestyles and ‘temperamental’ weather, a lot of people training for triathlon in the UK have wondered about training indoors. Sometimes it’s just easier to train at the gym. So is it an option?
Yes, you can do quite a bit of triathlon training in the gym, but you must train outside as well.
Concerned that following a vegetarian or vegan diet will prevent you from performing at your best in triathlon?
It can be difficult to eat a balanced diet in general, let alone as a triathlete. Throw female vegetarian triathlete into the mix and you’re facing very different nutritional necessities than say… a guy who doesn’t spend his time endurance training!
You may find that everyone is suddenly asking, ‘How do you get enough protein?’ or perhaps your energy levels have dipped because you’re not consuming enough calories to keep up with your heightened energy expenditure.
All of these concerns and more are covered in the latest Trigirl article by nutritional therapist, Jo Scott-Dalgleish, where she shares tips on what you need specifically as a female vegetarian triathlete.
Follow her advice and you can perform at your best, without having to compromise on your dietary choices!
After months of swimming indoors in an overheated, chlorinated, lucky-if-it’s even-25-metres pool, it is with great joy that we announce that it is officially open water swim season here in London!
There may be those die-hard open water swimmers amongst you asking, ‘Isn’t it always open water swimming season?!’, but here at Trigirl we are not ashamed to admit that we prefer our swimming water at least 10 degrees before we take the plunge. And local lakes are opening up now that their magic 12-degree barrier has at last been reached, so we’re not alone in our preference!
We were so excited at Trigirl when we heard that Triathlon Pink was coming to the UK, offering five more options this year for women’s triathlon racing in a variety of locations. We are even more excited to offer one free race entry!
Triathlon Pink is a women’s triathlon series originally from Australia, which has raised over AUD$1million for breast cancer research. The goal of Triathlon Pink is to encourage women of all fitness abilities and backgrounds to participate in a swim, bike and run event, while providing the opportunity to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research.
As a triathlon coach working with Trigirl, I’m often asked, do you prefer a one-piece or a two-piece trisuit? I diplomatically answer something along the lines of, ‘There are advantages to both.’ Which is absolutely true. But if you want to know what I personally prefer, the answer is hands-down: a two-piece. Here are the top five reasons why:
1. Two-piece trisuits are great for both training and racing
Not that you can’t train in a one-piece trisuit, but I like that, while my two-piece is still very streamlined, I can stop for a coffee in my two-piece without looking like I got lost during a race. Or that during a brick training session at the gym, my two-piece is the perfect solution. I just feel comfortable in it.
An added bonus is that all of the training in my trisuit guarantees that I know exactly how it will perform on race day.
2. The wee issue of… weeing
Race day equates to nerves for pretty much anyone. And that often means going to the toilet… a lot.
A two-piece trisuit (i.e., tri shorts) are simply easier to get off and on than a one-piece. And not that I recommend it, but if you do get caught in a bathroom emergency while training without a loo nearby, it’s nice not to have to pull down the whole suit.
3. Perfect sizing for an ‘imperfect’ body
Before everyone gets angry that I’m judging my body too harshly, I’m not putting myself down. Its just that I am a bit curvier on the bottom than on the top, meaning I can’t always order the same size for both and get the perfect fit. I like that with a two-piece, I can order my tri-top in one size and my shorts in another and know that I won’t be compromising on fit.
4. I like the look of a two-piece trisuit
Perhaps a slightly shallow reason, but I figure if I’m going to wear tight-fitting lycra, I should probably like the way it looks, right? For me, I really like the proportions of a two-piece. I will admit, though, in the past, I hated how tri tops would ride up, exposing tummy that I don’t necessarily want showing! Fortunately, Trigirl tops are cut a bit longer and actually stay in place- a feature that I love!
5. Flexibility of use
Similarly to my first reason, I love the flexibility that a two-piece offers. I almost always wear my tri shorts when I cycle (I personally find a tri cycling pad more comfortable), which means I wear them to spin class and even on longer outdoor rides. Having the two-piece means that I can do that without also having to wear a tri top… convenient when I need the extra pockets of a cycling jersey (or the extra ventilation of a crop top in a super-hot spin class!)
Having tried Trigirl one-piece and two-piece trisuits, I can attest that you’ll be happy whatever your choice. But for a great-looking, all-purpose option, I choose a two-piece every time.
Happy Training!
Katie J Synge is Trigirl’s Elite Ambassador for the 2014 season. She trains full-time with the High Performance Squad at Loughborough. This squad is coached by Gavin Smith and is a small group of dedicated athletes committed to success in triathlon. Loughborough is also British Triathlon’s National Performance Centre. Katie has had a great start to her season with a big running win at Grizedale in the Lake District. We caught up with her as she prepares for the National Duathlon Championships on 30th March. She also recently received the exciting news that she has been selected to compete in a European Triathlon Cup race in Portugal competing alongside GBR triathletes Vanessa Raw and Katie Hewison:
Many congratulations on your Grizedale win and on selection for the European Cup in Portugal. I imagine this season couldn’t have got off to a better start?
As a certified Spinning instructor, I obviously think an indoor cycling workout is a good way to stay fit (and despite often being really tough, they’re fun!) But as a triathlete, how should you approach an indoor cycling class? Is Spinning (or other indoor cycling class, such as RPM) good for your training? If you haven’t been before, what should you expect from an indoor cycling class?
What to Expect
If you have never been to an indoor cycling class, don’t be intimidated. Classes can be really tough, but when it comes down to it, you are in control of your workout. Arrive to the class early and let your instructor know that you’re new (and be sure to share any injuries).
Do you know what your body needs in terms of fluid and electrolytes? Have you wondered how many water bottles you need for a long ride? When to drink sports drink versus water?
When it comes to training and racing, everyone is different, which makes it difficult to answer hydration questions with a one size fits all response.
In her latest Trigirl-exclusive article, nutritional therapist Jo Scott-Dalgleish helps to explain how to find the hydration plan that is right for you, why hydration is extremely important, and why – especially as women – too much water can be as harmful as too little.
To read Jo’s advice, click here.
It’s like Christmas here at the Trigirl offices – we’re opening boxes and finding amazing things inside… our lovely new Trigirl collection!
We weren’t sure how to top the last couple of seasons, but we’ve done it! This season is perhaps our best collection yet, with our first delivery available to order now!
The new season features all of the fabulous details that you’d expect from Trigirl, including our high-performance fabrics, functional details, and flattering women’s specific fits, in all new (and we have to say… amazing!) styles and fun and fabulous colours.
We have also added a new and improved triathlon pad in all of our trisuits and shorts for the most comfortable ride possible, no matter how long you’re in the saddle.
And don’t worry, the fun’s not over… stayed tuned for our second 2014 collection delivery, coming in late April!
To check out the new styles and place your order, click here.
Trigirl is excited to announce that we have chosen the winners in our latest Trigirl giveaway!
We asked you: Why would you like to race in a women’s-only event?Would you like to see more women’s triathlons in the UK? Overwhelmingly, the response was that a women’s race is so much more supportive and fun and that YES!, you would love more women’s races.
While it was difficult to choose from all of the amazing responses, we are happy to announce that Marion Moore and Rainy Marsh are the winners of a FREE entry to the Venus Women’s Only triathlon in July.
Evans Cycles is running their third series of free women’s only evenings, offering a chance to gather with other female cyclists and hear from women coaches and mechanics about training and bike maintenance.
Hosted in Evans stores throughout the country, not only do the talks offer advice to novices and existing cyclists, there will also be store discounts (even on bikes!), food and drinks, and goody bags for the first 50 women at each event.
Evans is committed to helping support and encourage the growing field of women interested in cycling, which, of course, we think is amazing! Past sessions have gotten rave reviews from participants and they continue to grow year after year. To sign up for an event near you (the next is London Mortimer Street on 7th April), click here. Space is limited, so don’t wait!