What should I bring to a sprint triathlon?
The Must-Have Triathlon List:
- Wear your triathlon clothing and shoes. For many, we simply recommend wearing your tri shorts and your tri top or shirt to the race.
- Bike. This might seem obvious, but people have forgotten bikes before.
- Bike Carrier.
- Bike Shoes.
- Swim Goggles.
- Wetsuit, if needed.
- Bike helmet.
- Sunglasses.
What do I need to bring for an Ironman triathlon?
- Wetsuit. Assuming that wetsuits are allowed for the Ironman race that you’re doing, of course.
- Goggles. Depending on the weather conditions – sunny vs overcast – you may want to have two different pairs of goggles.
- Swim Cap.
- Earplugs.
- Chamois Cream.
- Flip Flops.
- Trisuit.
- Bike.
How do I start training for a triathlon?
If you’re not already going to the gym a few days a week, start your training with four weeks of doing some type of cardiovascular exercise two to three times a week, just to build your base. “As a beginner triathlete starts their training, I suggest doing two swims, two bikes and two runs per week,” says Ms.
What kit do I need for a triathlon?
We’ve put together a brief list of the gear you’ll need for your first ever triathlon.
- #1: A bike.
- #2: A wetsuit.
- #3: Cycle shorts.
- #4: Tri-suit.
- #5: Running shoes.
- #6: Goggles.
- #7: Cycle helmet.
- #8: Water bottle.
How many days rest before a triathlon?
Sleep well. Two days before your race is actually the most important night to sleep well, since most athletes will be too excited/nervous to get good sleep the night before. Try to use this as a rest day with very little walking or exertion.
How many hours a week do triathletes train?
The truth is that most age group triathletes excel with around 9-14 hours per week of training. You can accomplish a lot with 10 hours a week if you stay focused, put everything into your intervals and cut out all the junk miles and wasted time like long bike stop groups and hanging out in the locker room to talk.
Can you train for a triathlon in a month?
Subject: RE: How to train for a triathlon in one month?? I hate to be a bear but there is little you can do, fitness-wise, in one month. The training adaptations you make in the next 10 days or so will show up as fitness increases in one months time, but everything after that will be showing up after the race.