| There are plenty of reasons why you may choose | | | | that is going to compete in one triathlon and call it |
| to participate in a triathlon. Perhaps you want to have | | | | quits. A decent road bike will cost some more but |
| some fun or you want an interesting way to get into | | | | can be used for a triathlon and is still enjoyable for |
| shape, and if that is the case, great! If these are | | | | everyday riding. A triathlon specific bike will cost the |
| your reasons and you are not looking to be a | | | | most and is the best option for a person that wants |
| competitive athlete, you simply do not have to spend | | | | to seriously compete and be part of the triathlon |
| a fortune on triathlon equipment. However, if you do | | | | community for quite some time. |
| want to be competitive, you will have to spend more | | | | You don't always have to spend a lot of money on |
| money than if you are doing it just for fun. | | | | this triathlon equipment since you can often find used |
| There are three portions to a triathlon, swimming, | | | | or last years model bikes online for a fraction of the |
| biking and running. When it comes to swimming you | | | | cost of a new one. You will not want to make a |
| will want to purchase a swimsuit, and if you want to | | | | serious investment on a bike unless you plan on |
| be competitive, then you should focus on a tri | | | | making a serious commitment to triathlons. |
| swimsuit that has padding in it for the transition from | | | | Lastly, you will want to purchase a good pair of |
| swimming to the bicycle. You will also want some | | | | running shoes for the running portion of a race. Do |
| watertight goggles and possibly a wetsuit if you are | | | | not skimp on the shoes! While you can purchase |
| planning on any swimming in a cooler climate. | | | | used or less expensive triathlon equipment in other |
| When it comes to biking, you have about three | | | | areas, if you purchase cheap shoes you will find that |
| purchase options. You can either purchase your run | | | | your feet, legs, knees and back will suffer as a result. |
| of the mill road bike, a racing road bike or a triathlon | | | | Shoes should also be replaced around every 300-400 |
| specific bike. The first option will be the least | | | | miles you put on them. |
| expensive and is only a good option for a person | | | | |