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Kay Ball – Sports Bra for Triathlon Training

March 10, 2017 No Comments

Talking of getting the right support to get me through the triathlon ….. the lovely folk at Trigirl have asked me to test some of their gear over the coming weeks and I’ve started with one of their sports bras. They recommended the Anita Active Dynamix as the perfect sports bra for triathlon training and racing.

I have to say I’ve worn the same brand of sports bra in multiple colours and different incarnations over many years and have been very happy with it. The Dynamix bra that I tried, however, definitely gives it a run for its money.

It has a neat design which makes it easy to get on and off; especially handy when you’re hot and sweaty. The fabric is light and breathable and did a good job wicking the sweat away.

It’s quick and easy to adjust at the front and the padded straps fit snuggly. As you’d hope, it keeps everything in place even during a tough, high-impact training session but doesn’t sacrifice comfort at the expense of support.

I have to admit the Dynamix was way more comfortable than my regular sports bra. I’m converted.

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Buzz Women in Triathlon Training Camp

March 7, 2017 No Comments

Looking for a women’s-only triathlon training camp with a bit of luxury?

Check out the Buzz Women in Triathlon Holiday, a fun-filled and confidence-boosting week. Hosted by Buzz Performance, this camp in located in the beautiful area of Morzine and it’s surroundings. The training takes place in 25 and 50m swimming pools, Lac Montriond, on quiet roads and on river trails.

This women’s only holiday brings together women of all ages with a buzzing interest in triathlon for a fun filled and confidence boosting week. It helps ladies of all abilities gain new skills, improve current technique and experience training in a relaxed and supportive environment.

There is even

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Kay Ball – Bike Maintenance for Triathlon Newbies

March 7, 2017 No Comments

As far as bike maintenance goes, I’m afraid I’ve let the side down a bit over the years. I am much more likely to reach for my phone than my multi tool in the event of a breakdown. And while, on a good day, I might have taken a pump and an inner tube out with me, if push came to shove, I’m embarrassed to say, I’d have been struggling to know what to do with them.

With many hours training on the bike ahead of me, not to mention race day itself, I thought a bike maintenance class made sense. Skilling myself up would, I hope, put an end to my “fingers crossed” days of cycling not to mention improve my performance and ultimately keep me safer.

I chose a beginner’s course at a local BikeRight Centre. I arrived on the day along with a small group who came with a range of different bikes and motivations.

We started with the basics and the first exercise of the day was actually to label the various parts of the bike. Beyond the fundamentals

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New Trigirl Shop is Live!

February 28, 2017 No Comments

Great news! The new Trigirl shop is live!

In the build-up to our fabulous new 2017 collection, Trigirl has just opened our shiny new online shop and we must say, we’re pretty chuffed!

With a brand-new look and some great new features, our new Trigirl shop is ready for your orders and will be stocked with our new collection soon.

In the meantime, there are plenty of other products to check out, including a wider range of swimming and wetsuit items and accessories (neoprene warmth vest, booties, as well as the fantastic Zone3 women’s-specific wetsuit line).

The website also has a more customer-friendly checkout, hopefully making our customers’ lives just a little bit easier.

Of course, most exciting of all will be our new collection, coming in the next couple of weeks, so stay tuned!!

Visit the Trigirl Shop at www.trigirl.com

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Kay Ball – Improving Your Swim Technique

February 21, 2017 2 Comments

The internet has been a great source of information during the early stages of my triathlon journey. I was beginning to think, however, that my swim technique would plateau if YouTube continued to be my only source of advice.

Ultimately, I thought, there was probably no substitute for a real-life coach standing on the poolside correcting my bad habits and fine tuning my stroke.

So, a few weeks ago, I decided to take the plunge (sorry) and get a professional on the job. I’d seen several teachers at my local pool but they were, in the main, young enough to be my children. I really wanted someone let’s say, more my age profile. I’d seen Hilary* teaching another adult and noticed how engaged and enthusiastic she was with them. What’s more there was actual laughter going on. It looked like the lesson might even turn out to be fun!

3 lessons of swim technique in

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Neoprene Vest for Open Water Swimmers

February 17, 2017 No Comments

Zone3’s ingenious neoprene vest for open water swimmers is now available at Trigirl.com

Do you ever feel like your wetsuit isn’t keeping you warm enough? That you’d love to start open water swimming earlier in the season or keep swimming later into the year, but just can’t bear the cold water?

Trigirl is now carrying Zone3’s Neoprene Warmth Vest, an excellent solution to help cold open water swimmers.

Most women we know tend to ‘feel the cold’ a bit more than our male triathlete counterparts, which is why Trigirl loves the Zone3 neoprene vest. Form-fitting* with a high neck, the 2mm thick layer fits comfortably under a wetsuit, but makes chilly swimming far more enjoyable. A titanium coating applied to the internal material takes it a step further, additionally helping to maintain your core temperature. We’ve been wearing them ourselves and it’s amazing how much more we’re enjoying our open water swims!

The warmth vest can also be used when the weather/ water is warmer, but not quite warm enough to go without a wetsuit.

Click here to buy the Zone3 warmth vest or check out the rest of our webshop at trigirl.com.
* Please be sure to read sizing information to ensure a great fit.

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Kay Ball – Sprint Triathlon Training Starts

February 14, 2017 No Comments

January blues? Not for me! My first month of training has left me energized and immune to the chill and gloom of the first few weeks of 2017.

The sprint tri I’ve entered is in May so I’ve 4 months to train and prepare for the big day. I found plenty of great information on the Trigirl website to get me started, much of which is geared towards the novice triathlete.

Although the tri is obviously a game of 3 halves, it’s the swim leg that loomed largest for me personally and I really wanted to gain some confidence in the water as quickly as possible.

I’ve been a regular at the gym for many years but have rarely ventured into the pool. I think it’s fair to say I did feel a bit self-conscious on my first visit but I kept my objectives realistic; don’t do anything daft and try to retain some self-respect!

I can only say I wish I’d got into swimming sooner. Though I wouldn’t have won any medals for style on that first day, even with my ungainly stroke and unpractised breathing, I soon got into a rhythm. After a couple of swims I was relaxing more and finding it a surprisingly peaceful experience.

Lessons learnt in those initial few weeks

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Designing the New Trigirl 2017 Collection

January 10, 2017 No Comments

We sat down with Trigirl designer and triathlon coach, Kristin Duffy, to ask her a little about herself, how she started designing triathlon clothing, and the exciting new Trigirl 2017 collection. Here’s a sneak peek into the collection and her triathlon world.

Kristin, how did you get into designing triathlon clothing for women, of all things?

I’m originally from the States and was a children’s designer for Gap in New York. For a time, I was designing boy’s activewear. As a triathlete, I thought that it would be great to design triathlon clothing someday.

When I moved to London, I met Trigirl founder, Pat Victor, during a weekend away with my running club. She mentioned Trigirl and I “casually” mentioned that I was a writer and a designer. I’ve worked with Pat as both!

You mentioned that you’re a triathlete yourself. As an athlete, what is the most important thing you yourself would want from a trisuit?

Performance-wise, I’d want comfort – it has to dry quickly (I hate being cold and wet!) and it has to have a comfortable pad for the cycling leg. That same pad has to feel like it has magically disappeared when I’m running. I don’t want to run a race feeling like I’m wearing a nappie! Fortunately, we’ve done a lot of work to make sure Trigirl offers quick-drying fabric, an amazingly comfortable triathlon pad and a lot more.

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Top Tips to a Perfect Running Form

April 19, 2016 No Comments

Trigirl Triathlon coach Kristin Duffy helps you to perfect your running form with her latest article. Working her way from the top – your head, that is – all the way down to your feet, you can achieve an effortless running style that will make you faster and prevent injury.

Kristin explains: “The key to good running form is to stay relaxed, which isn’t always easy, especially as you tire. Try to check in as you are running, doing a quick head-to-feet scan. It will stop you from thinking negative thoughts (about wanting to stop, maybe?) and will keep you running with your perfect form!”

To read her full article, click here: Your Perfect Running Form

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Top 5 Triathlon Cycling Tips

March 18, 2016 2 Comments

Our latest article focuses on triathlon’s longest leg – the bike.

Even if you’ve ridden all of your life, there are some easy ways to help your triathlon bike leg go smoothly (and to help make it even more fun).

You will spend the majority of your time in a triathlon on the bike, so even if you feel comfortable with basic cycling, it’s worth spending a little time thinking – and practising – how to get the most out of triathlon’s longest leg.

See the article here.

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New Trigirl Styles On the Way

March 4, 2016 No Comments

Spring Highlights

Coming soon… new Trigirl styles and size replenishments on Trigirl favourites! Highlights include the Zest, a long-legged trisuit with fabulous style, Strength long-legged tri shorts, inspired by our best-selling Speed shorts, and the all-new Spirit tri top with C/D cup size.

Our new colours are Ferrari Red and Barbados Blue. Let the season begin!

We are also awaiting new stock on some of your old favourites, so don’t miss out! We’re expecting from late March and we don’t expect it to last long!

Check out our webshop at trigirl.com

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Trigirl Adds Anita Running Bras

January 7, 2016 No Comments

Trigirl adds running bras to our successful Anita line

The Trigirl online shop has been carrying Anita bras for the past few years to great success.

Our customers love their excellent support and quick-drying capabilities, which are perfect for triathlon. So we’re especially excited to announce new styles and colours, including the Dynamix running bra, a high-impact bra with a softly padded lining.

The Dynamix is the ideal running bra for a full range of cups sizes, offering extra-firm support, easily adjustable straps, and a special easy on & off design, a detail which has won design awards in 2014 and 2015/2016.

In addition to the Dynamix, we’ve added fun new Anita colours, including grape and peacock, to compliment our previous range of neutrals. And speaking of awards, Triathlon Plus previously tested the Anita Extreme Control bra (which we now carry in a range of four colours!) and awarded it four stars for support, comfort and breathability in their ‘Best Sports Bras for Triathlon’ review.

Getting a sports bra right takes special know-how, something that Anita has after over 125 years in the business. Anita Active sports bras are comfortably fit for cup sizes A-H, giving support to a full range of active women. In addition, they have ergonomically-designed straps for maximum comfort.

And of course, we still offer our Trigirl super fast-drying crop tops for women who need a little less support, as well as including a supportive separate bra or crop top with every trisuit. If you would like more advice on sports bra fit and care, we can help with that, too. See our article Triathlon Bra Tips and Advice for more on how your triathlon or running bras should fit, things to look for in a bra and the best ways to care for them.

If you’re looking for the best running bra or triathlon bra available, look no further! Buy Now.

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Vivacity Trisuit on Sale!

June 3, 2015 No Comments

Our Vivacity Trisuit is now on sale at 20% off! The Vivacity comes with a separate, supportive crop top, is available in two beautiful colour combinations and is super-flattering. It also has all of the amazing details that go into all of our Trigirl trisuits, including a top-of-the-line female-specific triathlon chamois, high-quality, quick-drying fabric, and soft gripper tape in the hem to keep the shorts in place.

So why would we ever put our best trisuit on sale?

We know at Trigirl that triathlon is an expensive hobby, but we feel that the kit that you wear for training and racing isn’t the place to scrimp. What you wear can really influence how you feel on race day (or in your training sessions)! So we always like to offer one of our top-quality trisuits at a friendly price – you can get all of the benefits of a flattering, gorgeous trisuit that really performs, without all of the cost.

Consider it our gift to you… and speaking of gifts, we’ll also throw in our 12-week beginner’s training plan FREE to help you train to race at your best!

Click here to shop. Just enter promo code “TrainingPlan” at checkout and we’ll include easy-to-follow, effective and fun plan in your package.

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Top Triathlon Time Saving Tips

April 30, 2015 No Comments

The 2015 triathlon season is kicking off! You’ve decided on a race schedule, you’re training, maybe you’ve even completed an early season race or two. You’re working hard towards achieving your triathlon goals, but why work harder than you have to?

Check out our triathlon time saving tips!

Read our latest article covering triathlon time saving tips in transition, swim, bike and run to learn how to make your race season faster, simpler and more fun!

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Triathlon Sports Bra Size – Fit Service

April 24, 2015 No Comments

Having some trouble figuring out your sports bra size?

Trigirl is now offering a quick and easy fitting service to help you get the best sports bra for you. Send us your measurements (this video will help figure out the best way to measure) and we’ll match you with the perfect size sports bra. No more pinching, sagging, chaffing or otherwise annoying bra discomforts!

Need more advice on what to look for in a sports bra? We can help with that, too. See our article, Triathlon Bra Tips, for more on fit, what to look for in a triathlon sports bra, how to care for your bra and more!