Triathlon Blog

So you want to be a triathlete. You’ve watched the sporting events, have played one or two or all three (but never the three in one go) of the three sporting events before and would like to challenge yourself into doing all three in a single racing event. Have you thought of how to go about next? You know there’ll be a need for training but that’s needless to be said since we’re talking about sport here, not a vacation in the Caribbean. I believe, that when you decide to become a triathlete, you need to worry about your gears first. If you don’t have a sponsor who could shoulder the expenses, going into triathlon might be a bit expensive since triathlon gears are specifically made for that sport and no other.

Swimming

As I’ve already expounded upon, wetsuits used for the swimming arm of triathlon aren’t the same as wetsuits used for other water sports. This is due to the fact that wetsuits made for other sports might be too restrictive in the shoulder area. Plain swimsuits might not be ideal because athletes might be swimming in frigid waters. Swimming caps should be in bright colors so an athlete is visible in dark open waters.

Cycling

In the cycling event of the race, a specialized triathlon bike is also required. This bike is imperative for reduced wind resistance and friction.

Running

Out of the three events, running must be the one with least costs attached. All you need for this arm of the race is yourself and a pair of running shoes with elastic laces. These elastic laces are necessary to avoid lag during the transition between the biking and running arms of the race. It allows the athlete to set the tension of the laces and just pull them into place later.