022 Things You Were Afraid to Ask Before Your First Tri, Part 1

Be A Badass Every Day Podcast · Aug 20, 2026 · 16m

Britt and I are answering the questions we know so many of you have been too nervous to ask out loud. This is Part 1 of a two-part series pulled from real questions submitted anonymously by our community — the stuff you wonder about but don't want to say in front of anyone. In this episode, we're covering the gear, logistics, and prep side: wetsuits, periods, bikes, hair, all of it. No question is too small or too embarrassing. If you've got a first tri on the horizon, this one's for you.

Do I need a wetsuit, or can I just swim in a regular swimsuit?

Is it okay if I don't know how to change a…