Just getting started in triathlon? This club sourced list of swim, bike, and run gear along with recovery and nutrition will help point you in the right direction.
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Swim
Bodyglide
Why It’s Great
“Use as wetsuit-putting-on-and-off lube, wetsuit anti-chafe, and running anti-chafe – all-in-one!”
- Get Body Glide using THIS LINK.
Recommend by Ambassador S. Boudreau
STRETCH CORDS
Why It’s Great
“Simulates swimming movements out of the water and isolates vital muscle groups. Great if you don’t want to get in the cold water during the winter, but still want to get a ‘swim’ workout.”
- Get the Finis Dryland Stretch cords using THIS LINK.
Recommended by K. Ueda
MACK’S PILLOW SOFT EARPLUGS
Why It’s Great
“Essential for open water swimming whether you are training or racing.”
- Get the Max Wax Ear Plugs with THIS LINK.
Recommended by J. Webb
Swim Bag with Wet & Dry Compartments
Why It’s Great
“Large enough to hold your kickboard, towels, fins, goggles, extra clothes, shoes and whatever else you might need.”
- Get the swim bag with THIS LINK.
Recommended by M. Morgan
TRISLIDE Anti-Chafe Continuous Spray
Why It’s Great
“Helps with getting wetsuit on and taking off in transition.”
- Get the TRISLIDE Anti-Chafe spray with THIS LINK.
Recommended by K. Ueda
Swim Changing Robe
Why It’s Great
“Provides privacy to change in before or after a swim while staying relatively warm.”
- Get the swim changing robe with THIS LINK.
Recommended by M. Morgan
Bike
DZNUTS Women’s Bliss Chamois Cream
Why It’s Great
“Prevents/reduces chafing while wearing bib shorts on the bike (comes in M/F specific).”
- Get the DZNUTS Women’s Bliss Chamois Cream with THIS LINK.
Recommended by H. Bates
Tacx 2T Indoor Trainer
Why It’s Great
“An awesome way to get stronger in a time efficent manner. Easy to set up and great to use with structured workouts.”
- Get the Garmin TacX Neo 2T Smart Trainer with THIS LINK.
Recommended by M. Morgan
Bicycle Tire Pump
Why It’s Great
“You’ll need something to check your tire pressure frequently before rides. Sturdy and long lasting.”
- Get the bicycle tire pump with THIS LINK.
Recommended by M. Morgan
Portable Bicycle Tire Pump
Why It’s Great
“Attaches to the frame of the bike and great for emergencies. Not as good as a floor pump, but is an excellent backup on the go.”
- Get the portable tire pump with THIS LINK.
Recommended by M. Morgan
Bike Multi-Tool
Why It’s Great
“Portable and easy to fit into your bike bag. Has many of the tools to make adjustments and compatible with most bikes.”
- Get the multi-tool with THIS LINK.
Recommended by M. Morgan
GOODR POLARIZED SUNGLASSES
Why It’s Great
“Polarized sunglasses that don’t slip when you run, look cool and cost $25 so you don’t freak when you scratch them.”
- Get the Goodr sunglasses with THIS LINK.
Recommended by H. Bates
Run
Lock Laces – Elastic No Tie Shoelaces
Why It’s Great
“Helps with a quick transition from bike to run, no lost time tying shoelaces.”
- Get the lock laces with THIS LINK.
Recommended by K. Ueda
Triathlon Race Belt Bib Holder
Why It’s Great
“Attach bib pre-race and slip on after your ride – makes for a quick transition, no pinning or blood spilled. Can hold gels as well.”
- Get the race belt with THIS LINK.
Recommended by K. Ueda
Recovery
TRIGGER POINT FOAM ROLLER
Why It’s Great
“Helps with recovery and injury prevention before/after training or racing.”
- Get the Trigger Point Foam Roller with THIS LINK.
Recommended by E. Daugherty
JADE YOGA – HARMONY YOGA MAT
Why It’s Great
“A high quality and grippy yoga mat. Made from durable, natural rubber and no odor. They have a great initiative to plant a tree for each mat purchased. I’ve had this mat for years…”
- Get the Jade Yoga – Harmony Yoga Mat with THIS LINK.
Recommended by M. Morgan
Nutrition
UCAN Energy Powder
Why It’s Great
“Can take immediately before a run and no cramping or stomach issues”
- All club members get 15% off at the UCAN online store. Discount link found on the SPONSORSHIP PAGE.
Recommend by Ambassador J. O’Brien
Salt Sticks
Why It’s Great
“A quick way to get much needed salt back into your system, especially on hot days.”
- Get Salt Sticks with THIS LINK.
Recommend by M. Morgan