I am numbering these 1 through 4 for reference
Originally Posted by
jetta-the-hut
1 so transition area you dry with a towel,put on socks and the cycling shoes,then change socks and put on your running shoes?
2 I'm getting Pearl Izumi shorts for christmas so I can wear those thru all 3 events?
3 Is Body Glide a good idea even when just wearing tri-shorts?
4 Whats a good idea for a top, a jersey or tri-top? 5 It's a sprint event and its in March so the weather will be mid 50-60's here should I invest in a cycling jacket?
1 Not exactly you probably just want to dry your feet by stepping on a towel, and use socks that work for both bike and run.
I recommend watching these videos for transitions, I think they are the best videos around:
T1 -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKWHELY0qxw
T2 -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ya6HxuE_x58
2 Yes.
3 That depends if you chafe easily. For me, no. If wetsuits are involved, then yes.
4 For a sprint it does not matter that much, just something you can swim in and not be too weighed down, that you will do the whole thing in.
5 If you get cold easily, I suppose, if you run warm like me, then no.