Morning all
Please don’t laugh at the back but in August 2016, I am planning to do a triathlon. Yes, yes, I know I will need to learn to run first as the last run I did was in 1976 when I finished 5th in the Waltham Forest Schools 200m but I can swim reasonably well if rather slowly and ride a bike to a reasonable standard….so it can’t be that hard can it……
So with my mind set on doing a sprint length triathlon which includes an open water swim of 750m, I need to buy a wetsuit. To this end, my question is has anyone got any recommendations? I would prefer one with short length legs and preferably no arms. Are such suitable for open water swimming?
Also, I see our friends at Decathlon have a couple of suits for less than £25. Would these be worth getting as I only intend to use the suit to get some practice in the lake near Whitchurch Shropshire before the race and in the race itself. If decide to do more tri’s after that, then I would buy something better.
http://www.decathlon.co.uk/shorty-500-wetsuit-mens--id_8301256.htmlAny tips etc gratefully received. Oh and to be honest, if I finished last, then I finish last. It’s only me I am challenging and not anyone else.