Category: Kit

My kit posts are about new items of clothing and other triathlon-related equipment. Some of these posts are also product reviews.

My favourite triathlon kit comes from SOAS racing, a women’s specific endurance sportswear brand. I’m an ambassador for SOAS.

My favourite nutrition products include Shotbloks and nuun. I used to love the Kona cola flavour, but since that’s been discontinued I’ve been searching for a replacement.

I love Pearl Izumi cycling shoes. Under my cycling helmet, I always wear a Bondi band to keep the wind out of my ears.

When it comes to swimming, I love aquasphere goggles… and any swimming costume made of chlorine-resistant fabric with modest leg-length!

3 September 2015

What should you put in an Ironman special needs bag

Now that Stuart has entered Ironman Copenhagen, I’ve already started to think ahead to the day itself (it’s only 11 months away!) Having done two large triathlons that required kit to be in bags, I know how important it is to plan ahead. Many iron distance triathlons allow athletes to have a special needs bag available at an aid station...

Kit/Triathlon Comments: 4

16 August 2015

What’s your favourite piece of kit and why?

What’s the one piece of kit you couldn’t live without? OK, so there are a few things that I really need as a triathlete, such as my bike (Kuota Kharma Evo), my trainers (Brooks Vapors and Pure Cadence/Flow) and my Garmin, but when it comes to clothing, I can’t tri without my SOAS tri shorts. Those of you who follow...

Kit/Triathlon Comments: 2

22 March 2015

Winchester Duathlon (aka Hell on the Hills in Hampshire!)

I’ve done Winchester Duathlon twice before: 2013 (sprint) – my first ever multisport event (completed on a hybrid bike) 2014 (sprint) – my second try at Winchester Duathlon and a massive PB for me However, this year the event has moved to the beautiful Lainston House, so it’s a new course. I didn’t really think about this too much in...

Cycling/Kit/Running Comment: 1

20 March 2015

I’m so excited…

…my 2015 Team SOAS kit has finally arrived: First event of the year I have my first multisport event of the year on Sunday (Winchester Duathlon). The kit has definitely arrived at the right time… but I want to wear it all now. (I’m wearing the new hoodie as I type). I was going to be sensible and have a...

Kit/Running Comments: 5

26 November 2014

What should I do with my bling?

I’ve been wondering what to do with my medals for a long time. I know there are many worthy places where they can be donated, but I’m not at that stage yet. I want to keep them, but don’t want them to just be in a pile in the corner. The trouble is that attractive medal displays are quite expensive....

Kit/Motivation/Product review Comments: 8

1 June 2014

New kit :-D

It is possible to be a triathlete with a minimal amount of kit. However, I just love trying out new sports kit. As I don’t often buy other clothes (or smoke or drink etc) then I consider new kit to be my main vice. Trying out a running skirt For a long time, I considered running skirts to be pointless....

Cycling/Kit/Running Comments: 0

28 May 2014

Turbo training at home

Coach Ant had set me an hour of turbo training (indoor cycling). There was a reasonably long warm up and a long cooldown. The midsection was an attempt to work out what my 20km TT pace might be. I spent a long time creating a playlist to help me get in the mood for the race. I managed to get...

Cycling/Kit Comments: 0

23 May 2014

2x5k time trials

My challenge was to do two 5km time trials. I had to do a 10-15 minute warm-up and then do the time trials. Ideally, I needed to find somewhere away from cars or traffic lights. The alternative option was to do the time trials at home on my turbo trainer. However, I need to work on my confidence and bike...

Cycling/Kit Comments: 0

17 January 2014

I’ve seen the future (OK, I’ve seen what I’ll be wearing in the future!)

It’s been another hectic day, although I managed to leave after just 11 hours in the office today. This meant that yet again I’ve missed Friday evening swimming. However, I’m so tired that I’m not sure I’d have enjoyed it anyway. Overall, it’s been a rest day (part from six miles on my bike as my daily commute). Anyway, all...

Cycling/Kit/Running Comments: 0

25 November 2013

I chose to add some extra hills to my bike ride!

On Saturday, I was Run Directing at Southampton parkrun (again), so I didn’t manage to fit a run in. Lots of people have said that the new Route has got great PB potential, so I’m looking forward to trying it out next week. (However, it does feature two hills – well, one hill twice – which I don’t love as...

Cycling/Kit/Nutrition/Swimming Comments: 4

Hi, I'm Tamsyn!

Triathlete | Blogger | Running Coach & Fitness Instructor

As an overweight couch potato, I decided to turn my life around. I lost over 33lbs/15kg and now love keeping fit and healthy. In February 2013, I set myself a challenge to complete an iron-distance triathlon (2.4 mile/3.8k swim; 112 mile/180k bike; 26.2 mile/42.2k run).

Since starting my triathlon journey, I’ve:

learnt to swim and completed a 17.5km sea swim

bought my first road bike and cycled across Japan

run six marathons.

had a baby.

I’ve not completed an Ironman yet… but I’m getting there.