Jan 02

One-Piece Wonder

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As I’ve been learning to swim over the past few months, there’s been one significant problem: Wardrobe malfunctions.

I’ve been swimming in bikinis, because that’s all I own. As I’m swimming, I have to pull up my bottoms, because they’ll sometimes start to fall down. Other times, I’ll realize that I’m having a wardrobe malfunction, and will have no idea how long I’ve been flashing boob.

But not anymore!

I know you can’t see that this is a one-piece, but I promise, it is.

Santa brought me a one-piece swimsuit for Christmas.

I tried it out this week, and it was ah-maz-ing. So great! First of all, the suit kept me warm(ish) on the trip from the locker room to the pool. Second, I was able to focus on swimming, rather than adjusting my swimming suit. Third, I felt like I looked like a super awesome serious swimmer.

I’m beginning to realize the importance of adequate equipment for training. It makes a huge difference!

How do you know when it’s time to buy nice equipment? When do you slide by with the junk you’ve already got?

Tags: one-piece swimsuit, swimming

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Paulette

January 2, 2013 at 9:35 pm (UTC -7) Link to this comment

Yay glad you like it! I’m so long torso that even long torse one pieces pull too much on me, it’s nuts. I have a workout bikini – complete with drawstring in the bottoms. Haha.
1. runfundone
  
  January 3, 2013 at 6:22 pm (UTC -7) Link to this comment
  
  I have a short torso, but a big butt, so my booty hangs out a little. Hubs found a good deal on one pieces at Costco today, so I had him buy me one in a bigger size. I still haven’t tried it on, but according to the sizing chart, it should be too big for me. We’ll see!
Tasha @ Healthy Diva

January 3, 2013 at 6:56 am (UTC -7) Link to this comment

I am glad that santa got you a new swimming suite. Swimming laps in a bikini isn’t easy!
1. runfundone
  
  January 3, 2013 at 6:20 pm (UTC -7) Link to this comment
  
  Ha! It was mostly just embarrassing. But it was so embarrassing that I was shy about going back to master’s swim, because I didn’t want the male coach seeing my wardrobe malfunctions. Now I don’t have to be afraid!
kilax

January 3, 2013 at 7:19 am (UTC -7) Link to this comment

What an awesome and useful gift! What kind (brand) of suit is it?

Ha ha. I know I need new stuff when my old stuff has holes in it. As some of my running shorts do… oops
1. runfundone
  
  January 3, 2013 at 6:18 pm (UTC -7) Link to this comment
  
  It’s Speedo brand. What’s super funny is that hubs went to Costco today and found some Speedo swimsuits for $25. He got me one, so now I have two! The one from Costco is not as nice as the one I got from Santa…it’s not as thick/the fabric seems flimsier.
Ali Mc

January 3, 2013 at 3:32 pm (UTC -7) Link to this comment

I have only been in the pool once for workout purposes and I can’t imagine trying to do that in a bikini lol you’re so funny!!!! Great gift though! logan and I have swimming tomorrow
1. runfundone
  
  January 3, 2013 at 6:16 pm (UTC -7) Link to this comment
  
  I can’t even tell you how embarrassing it was…boobies popping out quite a bit!
Alicia

January 3, 2013 at 5:54 pm (UTC -7) Link to this comment

Yay Santa!

I pretty much use any new sport or venture as an excuse to buy new crap, so I usually got out and buy whatever I think I need. Recently, I’ve been getting more frugal, so I’m starting to get by with what I have more than I usually do. I think I’m being sensible and that makes me feel good.
1. runfundone
  
  January 3, 2013 at 6:15 pm (UTC -7) Link to this comment
  
  Ha! I have hubs and I on such a strict budget…we each get $70 “fun” money per month, and $30 clothes money. So, I definitely struggle to keep my sports stuff up-to-date!
Julie @ Sweetly Balanced

January 14, 2013 at 4:00 am (UTC -7) Link to this comment

I still think it’s funny when I go to swim laps and put on a one piece, but it is definitely necessary!!