Sports Equipment Checklist for the Triathlete
Don’t start your training without these items...
Buying sports equipment is always the fun shiny part of taking up a new sport. Preparing for a triathlon is no different; you could say it’s three times as much fun. Get it? Three? Because you’re swimming, biking and running, that’s why!
Don’t start your training without these items
If you’re new to Triathlons, here is a brief checklist for you to use when building up your inventory:
* swim suit - for men not a big deal, but for women, make sure you get one with adequate chest support or plan on wearing a sports bra as well
* wet suit - for the triathlete racing in cooler water
* swim cap -Find out if you can use a neoprene one in cooler waters.
* swim goggles
* swim training equipment - for triathlete interested in improving their swim times
* bike - look for bikes built especially for triathlons, a road bike, or a time trial bike
* bike pump
* bike rack - how else are you going to get your bike back and forth from triathlons?
* bike pedals - consider upgrading the standard pedals
* bike handlebars - consider upgrading the standard handlebars
* cycle computer - useful for training for triathlons
* cycle shoes
* cycle clothes - a must for longer races
* running shoes
* running clothes
* running watch - also helpful for training for triathlons
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