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What “Stuff” do I Need to do to Get Started in Triathlon? |
| Written by Jeff Orr | |
| Thursday, 04 January 2007 | |
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Triathletes are gear hounds. If you have a background in another sport, even one of the three individual sports that comprise a standard triathlon, you may be quite surprised at the array of gadgets big and small aimed at and used by triathletes. Clothing, hydration systems, shoes, wheels, flippers, goggles, sunglasses, helmets, nutrition products, sunscreens, and the list goes on and on. The bike alone could fill ten pages with lists of gear. The good news is that as a newbie you need not be daunted by the bewildering number of choices available, because you almost certainly have everything you need to get started already. If you don’t, you’re only one quick trip to the department store or tri store away from toeing the line in your first race.di
Regardless of the gear you buy, always approach your purchases (and orient your behavior, for that matter) with this priority set in mind: 1) safety 2) comfort 3) speed 4) cool factor. Safety is always first for obvious reasons. Just remember safety doesn’t solely encompass obvious things like the mechanical soundness of your bike. It also includes considerations for preventing injuries such as wearing the right pair of running shoes for your biomechanics. The other three priorities are actually interchangeable based on your personal preferences. In addition, try to avoid getting sucked into the gear vortex and spending more than you need. Although it’s nice to have the coolest $5000 bike on the rack in the transition area, it’s even cooler to be able to afford a can of peas to go with your regular dinner of mac and cheese. Just remember that quality equipment only goes as fast as the engine that’s powering it. Exotic gear costs a lot of money, but dedicated, focused training and hard work are free. In this series of articles, I’ll break down triathlon into gear categories in order to differentiate between what I consider mandatory, nice-to-have and luxury items. My main purpose is to point out that as a newbie, you shouldn’t be intimidated about getting into the sport despite the overwhelming amount of “must have” gear. Comments (0)
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