What to wear for a duathlon

[beetle]

I'm doing a 10k run/40k ride/ 5k run dualthon on the weekend and am not really sure what to wear. I only have cycling shorts or running tights, none with in between level of padding. I think I would like some padding on the ride so should I run in my cycle shorts (I just got some witches britches from Ground Effect and they don't seem to have too much of a padded bum) or will I look totally stupid - I'm already sure I'll come last. Does running in cycle shorts cause chaffing or other discomfort? I might wear them on my training run tomorrow to see how they feel.

[crazycanuck]

I've never done a du but want to wish you tons of luck!

I just came in to say how lucky you guys out east are! Gee, I wish Perth had DU's during the winter season.

I'm happy though doing my mtn biking

C

[Tri Girl]

I always wear my tri shorts when doing a du, but since you don't have any with that little padding- try running in your shorts that you have and see how they feel. You may be fine- you may chafe. I guess the only way to tell would be to test it out. If you're really not concerned about placing- then maybe you could wear the running tights- then pull your shorts on over them for the bike ride and then whip them off in T2 and just wear the tights for the last run. No chafing from the chamois then (and who cares what it looks like- cuz nobody's really looking anyway).
Let us know what you decide to go with.

Good luck with your race this weekend- we want a race report you know...

[beetle]

Hmmm still deciding.

Yes we are lucky with winter competition though I can't find too many more close to Sydney. I think Canberra and Melbourne have even more than we do. I do think the West takes the cake with summer ocean swimming though, they are on nearly every weekend.

[kelownagirl]

I haven't done a DU (yet) but I went down and watched one last month so I could see what people do wear. Almost everyone was wearing cycling shorts and tri tops or tank tops. I saw 4 people wearing regular running shorts but they were either very young, or looked "recreational" (not serious bikes, no cycling shoes etc). I have run in cycling shorts and they felt ok. My du is only 5km run before and after a 32km ride.

[Bron]

How about a pair of tri shorts? I often use mine for shorter cycle rides. They were just plain black ones and didn´t cost a lot.

Whatever you decide, good luck for the race.