Are wetsuits allowed in Ironman?
For a wetsuit to be legal to be worn in an Ironman event the following rules must be followed: Your wetsuit cannot cover your face, hands, or feet. The thickness of any portion of the wetsuit cannot exceed 5mm. Neoprene or any other booties are prohibited unless the water temperature is 18.3°C/65.0°F, or colder.
When should you wear a wetsuit in a triathlon?
We recommend wearing a triathlon wetsuit whenever you feel like it will help you be more comfortable in the water. Triathlon wetsuits are specifically designed to help triathletes stay warm, swim fast, and remove quickly in transition.
What are the triathlon rules?
General Rules Competitors must walk or run in the transition area – no riding is allowed until competitors have reached the mount line. Competitors must have their race number pinned on and visible and their numbers on their bike and helmet. Competitors must not follow the biker in front of them too closely.
Should I wear a tri suit for an Ironman?
In a triathlon you want to wear what is called a triathlon suit or a triathlon kit (a top/bottom combo) designed to be worn in the swim, the bike, and finally the run. In other words, you do not take it off! With the exception of the wetsuit (if needed), you need not put on any other piece of clothing.
Is Ironman Barcelona wetsuit legal?
Swim. The water portion of Ironman Barcelona is what gets people talking – so much so that it was the run away winner of the 2016 Athlete’s Choice Award for Best Swim. First of all it’s a non-wetsuit swim for pros with temperatures hovering around 22.5 degrees.
Are you allowed to listen to music during a triathlon?
No Tunes, No Selfies Headphones, headsets and audio devices are not allowed at any time during any triathlon event. Most races allow you to carry your cell phone if you wish, but it must be stored out of sight in a bike bag or jersey pocket.
When to wear a triathlon wetsuit?
Triathletes are allowed to wear a triathlon wetsuit when water temperatures are too cold for a standard swim. Triathlon wetsuits are designed like other wetsuits to allow a thin layer of water between the athletes skin and the wetsuit to warm to an athletes body temperature.
Why wear a wetsuit in triathlon?
The best advice on why you should wear a wetsuit for triathlons is that the right suit will make you move faster through the water while expending less energy. It sounds a no-brainer! However, you need to choose the right wetsuit or it may impede rather than improve your performance.
What should you wear during a triathlon?
In a triathlon you want to wear what is called a triathlon suit or a triathlon kit (a top/bottom combo) designed to be worn in the swim, the bike, and finally the run. In other words, you do not take it off! With the exception of the wetsuit (if needed), you need not put on any other piece of clothing.