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Participating in triathlons requires a certain amount of gear and equipment. Here’s what you need to know before you buy cycling gear, running gear, and swimming gear. Plus, some little-known secrets about triathlon gear & equipment from an avid triathlete.

Best Triathlon Gear Bags That Hold Everything A Triathlete Needs

There is a lot of gear you have to pack and carry to a triathlon. With the exception of your bike and the few items stored in your saddle bag, all the rest has to be packed in something. You could cram everything into 2 or 3 different bags, or you could purchase a triathlon gear bag that compartmentalizes it all for you.

Triathlete Bike Gear: Best Ways To Carry Nutrition & Hydration Supplies While Cycling

A critical time for re-fueling is on the bike, and you need a good way to carry all of your nutrition and hydration supplies. Here are some ways to carry those items with you on the bike...

Triathlon Gifts: Selecting The Perfect Gift For Your Favorite Runner, Cyclist, Or Swimmer

Whether you're a triathlete yourself or you know a triathlete and would like to get them a gift... here are some gift ideas for triathletes in a variety of different price ranges. Everything from the traditional must-haves to some outside-the-box ideas that triathletes will love!

A List Of Gear And Equipment You’ll Need For Your First Triathlon (…Plus Some Helpful Tips From An Experienced Triathlete)

To get through a triathlon, you need mental toughness, equipment, clothing & other essential items that might not seem obvious. The triathlon gear you need, plus training & racing tips that I've learned in my years as a triathlete.

Triathlon Watches: A Guide To Choosing The Best Sport Watch

A rundown of the most popular triathlon watches, plus tips for buying your first triathlon watch. Here's what you should be looking for in a sports watch.

Running Gear & Accessories: 5 Items Under $30 To Make Your Running Better

Running can be expensive. Shoes, registration fees, headlamps, tents, fuel & hydration items, running gear & apparel - it all adds up! Here are 5 great buys

Trail Running Gear: How To Choose Tent For Your Personal Staging Area At Timed Ultramarathons

For timed ultramarathons you'll need a tent as a personal staging area during the race. Here's how to pick a tent for your trail running gear & support crew

Ultra Running Shoes: The Flat vs Fat Ultra Running Footwear Quandary

Ultra running shoes tend to fall into 2 categories: minimalist or maximalist. Here are some things to think about before choosing the best shoes for you.

Best Minimalist Running Shoes: 3 Great Options To Protect Your Feet

Ready to ditch the running shoes for a better option? The 3 best minimalist running shoes that give you a barefoot running experience while protecting your soles.

Barefoot Running Shoes vs Minimalist Running Shoes: 5 Key Features To Look For

Running shoes with toes or barefoot shoes make sense for runners. But minimalist running shoes are best when you're making the transition to natural running

Running Barefoot – Are You A Triathlete Who’s Tried It?

Do you have an opinion about barefoot running? Have you experimented with barefoot running? I do barefoot running at a YMCA soccer field. Here's the scoop behind athletes running barefoot.

Running Compression Socks – What Triathletes Should Know

It appears there's enough ammo for any triathlete to at least experiment with compression socks to see if they are beneficial. Here are the most popular compression socks used by triathletes.

Put Music To Your Triathlon Swim Training With A Waterproof MP3 Player

Triathletes spend countless training hours swimming laps and covering many miles by bike and foot. Listening to music makes triathlon training more enjoyable and may even give you a slight training edge! You probably already listen to music while you bike and run. Why not listen to music while you swim?

Swimmers: Should You Use A Speedsuit? Which Speedsuits Are Best For Triathlons?

Here are the pros and cons of speedsuits compared to wetsuits -- to help you determine if you need a speedsuit for triathlon events or not. Plus, the top 11 speedsuits and what makes each speedsuit different from the rest.

4 Ways To Save Money As A Triathlete

I've learned firsthand that these are some simple ways to save big bucks on gear, equipment, events, and other things that triathletes typically spend a lot of money on.

How To Prepare Your Bike For The Triathlon Season

Here are some tips to help you prepare your triathlon bike for the upcoming triathlon season. Tips include: how to change a flat tire, how to clean your bike and lube your bike chain, how to tune-up your bike, and other basic bike maintenance tips.

High-Tech Bikes & Gear For Triathletes

Here are a few of the latest high-tech bike gear options for triathletes, including: triathlon bikes, triathlon shoes, cycling socks, LED bike lights, Lace locks for shoelaces, and gel bottles for cyclists.

How A Cycling Power Meter Can Help Triathletes

What if I told you that using a power meter could help you reach the performance level you desire in half the time you would spend training without it? It's going to cost you on the front end, but the investment may prove quite worthwhile, even more economical in the long run.