I have just started triathlon training and am quickly realising that this could turn out to be a very expensive hobby! Can anyone tell me what sort of kit is absolutely essential and how much I should be looking to spend (I live in the UK)
At the moment I am doing my cycling on a common or garden mountain bike and I have looked at bikes on the triuk website and frankly I can't tell the difference between the £500 ones and the £5000 ones. Any tips on what I should look out for?
And finally can anyone reccomend a decent training guide? I am looking to start with short distances but, naturally, have the prospect of an Ironman as an eventual goal. Until very recently I have only been a runner but would now like to expand
"Hazell" <[email hidden]> wrote in news:[email hidden]:
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I have just started triathlon training and am quickly realising that this could turn out to be a very expensive hobby! Can anyone tell me what sort of kit is absolutely essential and how much I should be looking to spend (I live in the UK)
At the moment I am doing my cycling on a common or garden mountain bike and I have looked at bikes on the triuk website and frankly I can't tell the difference between the £500 ones and the £5000 ones. Any tips on what I should look out for?
And finally can anyone reccomend a decent training guide? I am looking to start with short distances but, naturally, have the prospect of an Ironman as an eventual goal. Until very recently I have only been a runner but would now like to expand
Many thanks Hazell
Hazell,
If the mountain bike works OK, put some slick tires on it and use it for your first race. Then, once you catch the bug start spending the money!
