About Splits & Seams

Hi, I'm Rachel. I'm an endurance racer who does triathlon and long-distance running, and most of my training and racing happens in South Texas heat and humidity.

I started Splits & Seams because most gear reviews are written by and for men. They rarely say how a tri suit fits a woman's torso, whether a sports bra chafes at hour five, or what happens when a heavy sweater wears it on a humid 95°F morning. I write those reviews.

How I review

• I only review gear I've used in real training or races, and I say how long and in what conditions.
• Every review says whether I bought the item or a brand gave it to me.
• Free gear never buys a positive review. If something doesn't work for me, I'll say so.
• Reviews are written. There are no videos and no paid social posts.

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