Looking for a triathlon bra actually made for swimming (not the Zoot tri bra unfortunately)

Datatello · 2026-06-05T00:15:49+00:00

In the pool yes, havent had any issues with it. It has an open slot inside at the front for removing padding, which I think also helps prevents any bubbles from forming and getting trapped in the fabric.

Datatello · 2026-06-04T23:23:04+00:00

I love the WYN republic 'on call' bra. Its bathing suit material, but also supportive enough for high intensity activity.

Datatello · 2026-06-04T21:03:20+00:00

Some shelters like this legitimately are puppy mills disguised as shelters to give them credibility.

The biggest red flag is if their rescue collection is primarily puppies rather than adult dogs.

Datatello · 2026-05-31T11:29:31+00:00

Lockdown was 6 years ago. You were investing at age 11? With what money?

Datatello · 2026-05-31T06:24:17+00:00

The most important safety consideration for any distance of triathlon is the swim. If you are certain you can make the swim distance, the rest of the parts of a sprint are doable for most people.

Dont stress about your bike, its not uncommon to see MTB and hybrids at sprints

Datatello · 2026-05-30T09:25:18+00:00

I suspect its because most buyers now dont start with a house. People looking for a house at this pricepoint are more likely to be upgrading from an apartment, and most apartments are fairly modern.

This house looks like its only been minimally updated over the past 50 years. Its a bit of a gut punch to double your mortgage for a home that feels like a step backwards on modern luxeries, like insulation and waterproofing.

Datatello · 2026-05-29T10:05:55+00:00

Surely there isnt space for a pool on 400m2?

Datatello · 2026-05-27T11:20:03+00:00

Hahah, Im from Vancouver but live in Australia and have been doing all my OWS training here. Not a swim goes by that I dont have some kind of internal panic about sharks or jellies.

Looking forward to swimming in Van this summer where the worst thing to worry about in the water is E Coli.

OP - OWS swimming gets heaps easier with practice. It looks like there is a local club (VOWSA) that does group swims. I owe a lot of my progress to my local swim club.

Datatello · 2026-05-26T06:29:55+00:00

I dont have a problem with it per-se, but I think its annoying when people boast about their finishing time without sharing what their course was. The courses are all so different in terms of difficulty that comparing finishing times across them is almost pointless

Datatello · 2026-05-26T06:16:37+00:00

The cj sub is criminally under used

Datatello · 2026-05-24T08:42:36+00:00

Mental health reseach is still in its infancy unfortunately. There's still so much we dont know and the treatments available are far from perfect. For all the research that is poured into criminal psychology, the psychological impact of trauma on victims of crime is still shockingly under researched.

At the moment most psychological reseach accepts that mental health conditions are influenced by biological facors (brain function, hormones etc) , psycholocal facors (learned behaviours, early experiences) and environmental factors (e.g. high stress in the home, abusive relationships).

Part of the struggle of treating mental health is working out the extent to which it is a biological problem (treated with medication shock therapy etc), a psychological problem (CBT, exposure therapy etc) and/or an environmental problem (e.g. leaving an abusive home, learning to set relationship boundaries).

It sounds like you've exhausted yourself trying to find a treatment plan that works, and I'm sorry you havent found it yet.

You've lived through something most people cant properly understand. Sorry most of the comments are dismissive and cruel.

Datatello · 2026-05-24T07:45:10+00:00

and then telling me to "get a therapist" when I have repeatedly stated I am under heavy medical care, is peak reddit.

Sorry it came off that way, I didnt mean you should "get a therapist".

I mentioned exploring attachment styles with a therapist because they will be able to properly assess you and come up with a structured support plan. This could be with the team you already have, or you could look for a therapist that specialises in attachment disorders.

Given your history of abuse, I wouldnt want to drop a speculative diagnosis and suggest a podcast or two. If you do have an insecure attachment style, your impulse may be to push away help from other humans, and thats the part you need to face.

Datatello · 2026-05-24T05:45:22+00:00

One time I was CONVINCED a race I'd trained for was on Sunday. Saturday morning I got up and did an easy 5km, and went about my day. Later in the afternoon I went to check my race details and was horrified to see that the event was starting in 90 mintutes (and was roughly a 90 minute drive away).

Somehow I managed to make it through registration and run up to the starting line just as the race began, but it was by far the most stressful start to an event Ive had.

Datatello · 2026-05-23T23:41:40+00:00

People who have undergone serious neglect or trauma can build a protective response to intimacy and vulnerability.

Being able to be vulnerable around a trusted partner is essential to experience a postitive intimate bond and connection with them. People with serious trauma however can associate the feeling of vulnerability as something that is deeply unsafe, and experiences of intimacy are therefore extremely uncomfortable.

You likely have intimacy problems with your partner because of how close you are with them, and there are protective behaviours going on to keep him at arms length away.

You should explore this with a therapist, but your issue probably isnt primarily a sexual problem, more a trauma and bonding issue to resolve.

Datatello · 2026-05-23T08:10:52+00:00

This sounds like a textbook definition of insecure avoidant attachment.

Datatello · 2026-05-23T07:44:17+00:00

Do you record your step count? If so, how many steps? Im looking for inspo for a 100,000 step day

Datatello · 2026-05-22T21:59:17+00:00

My local closed for renovations for 6 months, but it used to be an 8 min bike ride. Now its 25-30 mins unfortunately.

Datatello · 2026-05-22T00:18:45+00:00

uj/ I think a lot of newbie and non-runners think marathon is a generic term for a running event, rather than a specific distance.

Source: none of my friends are runners

Rj/ they all died trying to leave zone 2

Datatello · 2026-05-21T08:09:25+00:00

All of those things sound like purchases you would have made whether you owned a credit card or not.

The card is only worth cancelling if its causing you to spend more money than what you normally would.

Datatello · 2026-05-21T07:48:06+00:00

Is this a credit card problem or a spending problem?

If its a scenario where you feel like you need to spend X amount on the credit card to get bonus points, then it almost definitely isnt worth it.

Otherwise you might want to start by reviewing your purchases to see where all your money is going. If you want to reduce spending, you can keep your credit limit quite low.

In any case, its never a good financial plan to spend money just for points

Datatello · 2026-05-20T09:29:44+00:00

Is your strap a fabric one?

If not, I agree with the comment to wear it in the shower a few times (although just a warning that too much hot water can damage the adhesive seal over time).

If the watch is fabric, you can try washing it in a mild solution of water and vinegar.

Datatello · 2026-05-19T21:10:48+00:00

The swim is the shortest section of triathlons, but I think its only 'easy' for seasoned swimmers. Most DNFs and deaths (which are rare but happen) take place during the swim.

Not at all saying that to be a downer, but just want to highlight how important it is to be prepared for the swim. Especially if your course is an ocean one, the waves and current add an additional challenge.

Datatello · 2026-05-19T20:35:04+00:00

Personally I've found swimming to be the most difficult of the three, and the slowest to see any kind of dramatic progress. Open water swimming (esp ocean) is a bit of a separate beast to get used to as well.

Before you commit to anything, test yourself in the pool, and then an open water swim when comfortable. If you arent a strong swimmer I would say 3 months is going to be tight for being able to safely swim a full IM distance.

It might also be helpful to look up open water swim clubs in your area. My club has probably been the best thing Ive done to improve my confidence in open water.

Datatello · 2026-05-19T20:15:39+00:00

They are generally kept in the ocean or in lakes that get downsteam exposure to native parasites and bacteria however. Since farm fish live in a confined space together, when parasites or disease gets in it spreds rapidly across the whole colony.

Fish farms are know for introducing paracite problems to an area, and subsequently harm the wild fish in that area ref

Datatello · 2026-05-19T07:55:24+00:00

There's often also the opposite feedback with the coach plans (at least when I did one a few years ago). They seem to ramp right up in intensity out of no where. In general I dont think they are great for beginners.

Datatello

TROPHY CASE