Here is a 'bare bones" checklist of what you would need. Yes this is the minimum that one would need to do their first sprint triathlon. Of course all the added stuff comes later. But these are the important items I would recommend to any first-time triathlete.
One might argue that you don't really need tri shorts and can just wear a swimsuit bottom, however I highly recommend them. All you have to wear are these shorts (nothing underneath) and you can swim bike and run in them. They are very comfortable. If you decide to forgo the tri bottoms and choose to wear a swimsuit keep in mind, there is no place to change and you could end up wearing that swimsuit for quite awhile. Ever biked in swim suit bottoms? How about run in swim bottoms? They could chafe, they may ride up and you could possibly spend the entire race picking your butt! That doesn't sound fun so why not invest in tri bottoms that are meant to be quick drying and even have a little pad in them for the bike.
You also do not need bike shoes. If riding a regular bike that has normal pedals you can just get away with wearing the shoes you will run in.
Good luck and happy racing!
Great list! I don't think it will happen this year, but I tri is on my list. I love to swim and I love to bike.... so it might be my perfect event!
ReplyDeleteI think it could be perfect for you! Go!
DeleteI sometimes think a triathlon would be fun...it's the swimming that would be so hard for me. Well, and the running, but I do that anyway!
ReplyDeleteI used to say that about the swimming but I've grown to relax and love it. It happens!
DeleteVery nice list! Very impressed and in awe of ppl who do this or have done this - like you! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Kelly for the kind words.
DeleteWhat a great resource! I have some of this already and a tri kit. I don't think I'll do my Tri til next year, but I'll definitely need this list when I do!
ReplyDeleteYou are almost all set then for a tri! Thanks for stopping by to read my post.
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