When talking about Zoot suits today, one isn’t likely to be talking about the suits with pegged trousers and long coats (with padded shoulders!) from the 1940s anymore. Zoot suits are now almost synonymous with Triathlon gear. And why not? They deserve it! An interesting chapter in history With every great brand comes a great
Continue reading »On September 25, 1974, 46 contenders participated in the first-ever triathlon in history, held at Mission Bay, San Diego. None of those original forty six would have believed that in 40 years, nearly 4.08 million Americans would participate in triathlons in just one year! A growing number of people of different age groups choose triathlons
Continue reading »Getting a new wetsuit is exciting! Like, really, really exciting. You can imagine all the stuff you are going to do, all the personal bests you are going to beat and, of course, how great it looks on you. That triathlon wetsuit is going to be your best friend, hopefully for more than a few
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Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Weiswampach_triathlon_2007_men_swimming_start.jpg Summer’s finally here. It’s a great time for barbeques and chilling on the beach and if you’re training for a triathlon, it’s open water season! Swimming in open waters can be daunting, even for seasoned triathletes and more so for beginners. It’s only natural. After all, a lake is so much bigger than
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If you think triathlons are an expensive affair because you have to buy a high-end wetsuit, think again. Did you know that you could rent professional triathlete wetsuits? Why Rent a Wetsuit? Many customers don’t want to buy a new wetsuit just yet. New triathletes often feel unsure about success at this new sport and
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Summer! It’s all about sun, sand and letting loose on holiday with family and friends. Or if you’re a bit like us at JustWetsuits it’s all about having fun along with a few absolutely serious Triathlon races. We’ve put together a few of our favorites across the United States ranging from races for novices that
Continue reading »Humans have been swimming for as long as mankind can remember. Whether it was diving for pearls, catching fish using spears, or to just swim for your life, people have resourcefully used some form of swimming gear to make their tasks easier. Today, it’s hard to picture a swim meet without the competitors wearing swim
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Source: https://www.flickr.com/photos/colindunn/4612919501 Choosing gear for your next race can be mind boggling. There are so many choices in materials, patterns, cuts and lengths. And let’s face it; you want to look your best too! The right swimsuit can be a major performance booster, both physically and psychologically. We’ve untangled the intricacies behind choosing the right
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People thought marathons were for professional sportsmen—those uniquely gifted people with the Atlas-like physiques and stamina to endure insane distances and make it through the long haul. All that changed when triathlons came along! Now common, everyday people are finding the joy of physical fitness, the thrill of participation and have achieved great success in
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The first Ötillö, or island to island, took place in September 2006 with nine teams of two at the starting line. Fast forward to 2017 where there are more than 400 SwimRun events around the world. What is a SwimRun? A team of two racing across land, sea and even lakes. There’s no taking off
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