I get asked all the time from people what I use throughout the year for triathlon, marathon and century ride training, as well as nutrition. This will be just the thing for you gadget heads out there like me that don’t have a lot to spend, but want the best equipment you can get, while also learning a bit about nutritional supplements that will help you stay strong through your training. Now remember, you don’t have to break the bank to get what you need to swim – bike – run, BUT, you also want quality enough stuff to make sure that you’ll enjoy your workout. I almost went and bought an El-Cheapo mountain bike at Wal-Mart, to use for my first triathlon last year, and thank God I didn’t or more than likely I wouldn’t have stuck with it, due to it being a miserable experience. Places that I shop for cycling, swimming and biking gear are Nashbar.com (online), and for local shops I go to Endurance, RB’s Cyclery, Fleet Feet and REI.

Below is a list of what gets me through the year and helps keep me motivated and fit, as well as some good places with great prices to order from. Now I didn’t get all this stuff all at once. It came over time. Just find the essentials and start there. Have fun and ask any questions or add to the mix as you like in the comment section.

SWIM

Goggles :: Speedo Boomerang Goggles

Tri Kit :: Louis Garneau Comp Tri Shorts & Pro Sleeveless

Training :: Pull Buoy (upper body strength)

Training :: Elite Pullkick (lower body strength)

Earplugs :: Clear Ears, Water Obsorbing Ear Plugs

Ear Drying Aid :: Swim-Ear Ear Drops

BIKE

Road Bike :: 2006 Giant TCR1 Road Bike & Accesories

Aero Bars (triathlon) :: Profile Design (Airstryke)

Bike Shoes :: Shimano R086 SPD SL (black)

Bike Computer :: Bell Wireless Bike Computer

Helmet :: Trek ZT2 Ziptite2 (This is the new version to my helmet)

Gloves :: Pearl Izumi Select

Socks :: Swiftwick – Performance Grey

Music :: Westone iCustoms

RUN

Shoes :: Saucony Ride 3 /ProGrid

Shorts :: Nike Mens 4 Woven

Socks :: Swiftwick – Performance Grey

Tri Kit :: Louis Garneau Comp Tri Shorts & Pro Sleeveless

Watch :: Nike Triax but I want the Nike+ Sports Watch GPS

Music :: Westone iCustoms

NUTRITION

Energize :: PUSH by EAS

Sustain :: ACCELERADE

Recover :: ARMOR by EAS

PUSH

ARMOR