Tired of Burning!

**Veronica** · 05-02-2011, 05:37 PM

Every time I do a tri, I get sun burnt - lats and the small of my back.

I'm looking for a long sleeve, lightweight fitted top to put on for the bike and the run.

The top has to be long enough that it's not going to ride up when I'm down in the drops. It should have a long zipper.

I have the Canari top - it's zipper is not long enough. It is what I am probably going to wear for this weekend's race.

Any suggestions?

Thanks!

Veronica

**Biciclista** · 05-02-2011, 05:39 PM

sunburn, what's that???

i hope you find something. Light skin can really be tough in a sunny climate. (Sunny climate, what's that???

)

**zoom-zoom** · 05-02-2011, 05:42 PM

Ha, I got sunburned during my duathlon, yesterday. Normally we are insane about avoiding sun exposure with clothing and sunblock, but it's been so cold and dreary that sunscreen wasn't even on my radar.

I have no LS recommendations. I love Moeben sleeves on the bike, even in warm weather, but I overheat VERY easily when I run, so I just have to slather on the Coppertone Sport and wear something on my head to keep my scalp from burning (and to wick sweat from my brow).

**Veronica** · 05-03-2011, 02:59 AM

I got the medium cool wings. I have to send them back because they don't cover everything that burns on me.

Desoto has a short sleeve bike jersey that I have ordered. It only comes in men's sizing, so we'll see. I don't usually burn my lower arms, but I'll probably end up with a farmer's tan.

Veronica

**Veronica** · 05-03-2011, 08:00 AM

No offense taken.

I thought about the large, but of course I also want it to be kind of tight - since I'll be racing in it. So picky - there's a reason my friends call me "Princess" Zippy.

I'm hoping the jersey fits well. If it does, I think I'll get some of the arm coolers. I don't mind having a weird looking tan on my legs. My work attire covers that. But I wear a lot of sleeveless tops - our outside temp is going to 80 today. My classroom is currently 74 and there are no students in it yet!

And I just don't think a farmer's tan looks classy. Although the pro riders carry it off.

Veronica

**OakLeaf** · 05-03-2011, 08:11 AM

No help for V, but @ zoom-zoom, have you tried the DeSoto sleeves? I'm prone to overheating too, and although they weren't any cooler than bare arms once they're waterlogged (which happens almost immediately), they weren't any hotter either on last summer's humid 95 degree long runs - you bet I rolled them down a few times to see.

**GLC1968** · 05-03-2011, 08:40 AM

Originally Posted by OakLeaf

No help for V, but @ zoom-zoom, have you tried the DeSoto sleeves? I'm prone to overheating too, and although they weren't any cooler than bare arms once they're waterlogged (which happens almost immediately), they weren't any hotter either on last summer's humid 95 degree long runs - you bet I rolled them down a few times to see.

And they are actually cooler than skin if you live in an arid environment (which I know Michigan is NOT, but I just thought I'd add that tidbit). Once they are wet, they do a fantastic job of keeping the evaporative cooling going. Way better than my bare arms! My cool wings weren't much good in the NC summer, but out here they are fantastic. I wear them gardening, too!

V - have you tried the 2011 Tyr tri tops? I just bought the tank one (and tried on the sleeveless one) and both were quite long even on my long torso. Bending over to my toes, there was NO gap at all. You could do that and then add cool sleeves or cool wings or some other such item.

Tank: http://www.teamestrogen.com/prodTR_TCFT6A.html

Sleeveless: http://www.teamestrogen.com/prodTR_SCFS6A.html

**Veronica** · 05-03-2011, 08:50 AM

Originally Posted by GLC1968

V - have you tried the 2011 Tyr tri tops? I just bought the tank one (and tried on the sleeveless one) and both were quite long even on my long torso. Bending over to my toes, there was NO gap at all. You could do that and then add cool sleeves or cool wings or some other such item.

Tank: http://www.teamestrogen.com/prodTR_TCFT6A.html

Sleeveless: http://www.teamestrogen.com/prodTR_SCFS6A.html

I did try that. I really like the TYR top. It's really long, but the cool wings and the top didn't quite cover my lats. So, I'm going to send them back and continue my quest for something that will cover all my burn spots. Stupid fair skin...

I also bought (from TE) the Zoot Ultra bra top. That I really like. Ran in it this morning. Nothing moves in that top.

My plan is to wear that for the swim and then add whatever top I pick in transition.

Veronica

**zoom-zoom** · 05-03-2011, 09:37 AM

Hmmm...I may have to try the DeSoto sleeves. I definitely am not fond of chemical sunblocks.

**GLC1968** · 05-03-2011, 12:09 PM

Originally Posted by Veronica

I also bought (from TE) the Zoot Ultra bra top. That I really like. Ran in it this morning. Nothing moves in that top.

Ooh, good to know. I have the Tyr competition tri suit for this season, but I need a bra to wear under it (because of the run). I don't need much support, but I need something. I can't find anything that will be quick drying, supportive enough for the run, but that doesn't make me feel like I'm encased in steel for the rest of the race (particularly the swim). Ugh!

I have a very old UA bra top that works, but it's pale blue (and my suit is the red/black combo) and it looks awful under it. I might just wear it anyway as comfort is way more important than looks right now...but I'd like to find something in white or black for the rest of the summer.

**pll** · 05-04-2011, 11:07 AM

V: how about this one: http://www.amazon.com/Orca-Womens-Sp...36023&sr=1-287

Or this one (I like the name!): http://www.underarmour.com/shop/us/e...rt/1211132-030

**hulagirl** · 05-04-2011, 12:34 PM

How about a 1 piece tri suit and arm coolers? And then just put on serious sunscreen right on the shoulders?

I use Planet Sun during the triathlons - it's solid and yeah, goop it on.

I'm in Hawaii, so this is a pretty HARSH environment when the sunscreen fails. It's not a choice.

I wear a 1 piece De Soto Tri suit and usually just goop up really well. But I might try the Reco Fit arm coolers that I wear biking for my next tri. The less goop I have on the better I feel.

**Veronica** · 05-04-2011, 12:50 PM

I have thought about a one piece - I have one I have worn for shorter races. The trouble with sleeveless is that sun screen seems to rub off along the edges of the top on my back. Doesn't matter how much I slather on, so I want my back fully covered. In a HIM I have to use the restoom at least once and taking off something like the wings and undoing the front of a one piece... too time consuming.

Veronica

**ny biker** · 05-04-2011, 01:39 PM

Would this help?

http://www.teamestrogen.com/prodDE_WLST1.html

**Veronica** · 05-04-2011, 03:38 PM

I looked at that one - 'cause I always search at TE first.

It's hard to tell just how long it is. I spend most of the race in the drops and one of my burn areas is where my current top rides up. I'd also really like something with a long zipper so I can ventilate on the bike.

Veronica

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