Triathlon – All the Gear
What gear do I need for each discipline?
Swim
- Goggles
- Swim Cap – 2-3 latex caps
- Pool buoy
- Kick board
- Hand Paddles (intermediates)
- (recommend shop is Aquashop in Gordon)
Bike
- Bike in good working order (if you need advice, speak to My Ride, Narrabeen)
- Bike shoes (or runners if you do not use cleats)
- Helmet (Australia rating) – for outdoors
- Bike shorts – padded (recommended)
- Bike jersey (with back pockets) – for outdoors
- Singlet – for indoors
- Water bottle (1-2 bottles)
- Gadgets – i.e. Garmin, bike computer (recommended)
- Please attempt to pump up your tyres – around 90-100PSI
Run
- Good running shoes – preferably fitted by a specialist running shop (we recommend Pace Athletic, Manly)
- Gym tights or running shorts
- Running tank / short-sleeve tee / gym shirt
- Water-resistant jacket (if raining)
- Well supporting bra
- Bottle of water
- Towel (for afterwards)
The challenge ahead of you is never greater than the strength within you!
