{"id":14333,"date":"2018-11-13T09:51:01","date_gmt":"2018-11-13T08:51:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pjuractive.com\/?p=14333"},"modified":"2019-06-06T14:55:46","modified_gmt":"2019-06-06T12:55:46","slug":"beginner-triathletes-what-equipment-do-you-need","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pjuractive.com\/en\/blog\/beginner-triathletes-what-equipment-do-you-need\/","title":{"rendered":"Beginner Triathletes \u2014What Equipment Do You Need?"},"content":{"rendered":"

You\u2019ve decided to enter your first triathlon, and now you\u2019re wondering what equipment you actually need for it, right? Because a triathlon involves three different sports in one event, you\u2019ll need to brace yourself for the fact that it will be demanding, and that you will need to get hold of the appropriate equipment, too. But you don\u2019t need to buy everything that\u2019s out there\u2014not by a long stretch. We reveal what you really need for your first triathlon.<\/p>\n

Your first time in a triathlon<\/strong><\/h2>\n

First and foremost, in your first triathlon the most important thing is to reach the finishing line. You\u2019ll have to familiarize yourself with the whole process for a start, and that demands a certain amount of effort in itself. Most athletes who do a triathlon once go on to do it several times. But you should only buy the complete range of triathlon equipment when you\u2019re certain that triathlons really are your thing. When you\u2019re starting out, the following equipment should be adequate.<\/p>\n

Swimming\u2014What you need for a triathlon<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Since you will most likely only swim a relatively short distance in your first triathlon\u2014usually somewhere between 500 and 800 meters\u2014it\u2019s enough when you\u2019re starting out if you have a swimsuit or swimming trunks, a swim cap, and goggles. If you\u2019re going to be swimming more than 500 meters and the water you have to swim in<\/a> is going to be particularly cold, you should also consider getting a wetsuit. More often than not, though, you won\u2019t need anything like that for your first triathlon. It\u2019s best to find out in advance how cold the water will be. Then you can decide whether or not you need a wetsuit from the word go. In addition, wetsuits are only allowed if the water temperature is below 22 degrees, anyway. When it comes to a swim cap, you will usually be given one by the triathlon organizer at the event itself. But you should still get yourself one for your triathlon training. That way, you can get used to wearing a swim cap ahead of the event. When choosing what material your swim cap should be, always make sure you go for a silicone one.<\/p>\n

Cycling\u2014What you need for a triathlon<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The distance you cover on your bike will be the longest you have to do in the triathlon. So it\u2019s definitely a good idea to get yourself a racing bike at some point. In principle, however, you can take part in a triathlon using virtually any bike you like. Nevertheless, over a long distance you\u2019ll definitely notice that you can cover ground more easily on a racing bike than on a normal bike. But when you\u2019re starting out, the normal bike that you\u2019re already using will be sufficient. In addition to the bike itself, you\u2019ll also need the following items to make sure you\u2019re kitted out for a triathlon:<\/p>\n