Triathlon gear packing list
You’ve been training all year long. You’ve successfully finished the
qualifying races. You managed to register for a spot before the race filled up.
The last thing you want to do is to forget your triathlon gear at home.
Don’t forget your gear for the Ironman!
If you’re heading to the Ironman Hawaii, here is a gear packing list for you:
• For swimming in a triathlon, you’ll need
o Swim cap (will probably be supplied by the triathlon management team)
o Swim goggles or mask
o Swim suit
o Wet suit (okay not for the Ironman Hawaii but let’s make this a generic list,
okay?
• For cycling in a triathlon, you’ll need
o bike? Are you going to take your own or rent one there?
o bike helmet
o cycling attire
o cycling shoes (unless you’re going to use your running shoes)
• For running in a triathlon, you’ll need
o running shoes
o socks
o hat
• For the entire triathlon, don’t forget
o your water bottle
o water
o snacks
o sunscreen
o sunglasses
What this should really make you think about is how are you going to use your
gear during the triathlon. What are you going to wear during the triathlon? Some
triathletes start and finish with their swimsuits and that’s all. If you’re
planning on changing your gear, then you must make transitions part of your
training program. Iron men and women don’t usually have to worry about
transition times as much since they’ll get more incorporated into the longer
triathlon events.
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