Quote Originally Posted by SadieKate
Those are great pics, Lisa! Such a look of fierce determination.

I'm going to tell you what my husband has to tell me at least twice a week. "Get over the body image problem!" You look strong and fit and desparately in need of an aero top. Not telling you anything I don't tell myself. Hubby bought me an Assos bibsuit for the time trials because loose clothing costs time. Hey, an excuse to go shopping! Show off that fit body!
aaaaaaargh, SK! I know, I know! I tucked that shirt into the back of my bike shorts when I was riding. It's just...on the run...I've got this tummy... you know. It was actually not hot enough that I could've done it in my tri suit--I do have one, very aerodynamic--and pulled a tank top over for the run. Thanks for encouraging me. I have become pretty proud of my arms. My boobs, well, you can hardly even notice them, that's how restrained they are (that's saying something!). It's just the belly. As I came 'round the next to last turn on the run, there were six firefighters sitting up on the hill, watching the race. Since I was the only one in view at the moment, watching me. And applauding, very nice. BUT. What did I think about? That I was running into the wind, which lifted up my shirt some, and showed my belly!

You'd think, of all people, me, a feminist from way back, a women's health care provider, etc. But the body image thing is a thing. Thanks for your encouragement (and your husband's) to get over it.

So, what do you wear under the bib shorts?

I notice that they added two pictures, neither of which has anything to do with me! My swim cap was bright green--those aren't my wave at all. I guess they just threw in some generic swim pix.