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2009-06-16 12:18 PM
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Subject: RE: One piece of gear you absolutely love (not a bike)
Trin2bfast - 2009-06-16 1:00 PM All the smokin' hot pace booty at the park!  oh yeah, and my Garmin FR305


hmmm....I must run at a different park.  But I'll x2 on the FR305.  And for winter training, my Tacx i-magic trainer...Love it.


2009-06-16 12:21 PM
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Subject: RE: One piece of gear you absolutely love (not a bike)
Granted, I JUST got it last week, but my Suunto t3c heart rate monitor is amazing to me. 
2009-06-16 12:23 PM
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Subject: RE: One piece of gear you absolutely love (not a bike)
Gotta say Garmin 205.

Honorable mention to my Timex IM 50 lap watch (for swimming) and my Zoot tri shorts.
2009-06-16 12:25 PM
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The Garmin is my newest favorite thing ever. But I also REALLY like my somewhat new Brooks shorts - I think they're the Infiniti shorts? Or maybe something that starts with an "E"? I do love the Nike tempo shorts like Jen, but I think I like the Brooks even more. They're split-leg, which I really like for the feeling of full range of motion. All I know is I want another pair.

2009-06-16 12:30 PM
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Subject: RE: One piece of gear you absolutely love (not a bike)
My Speedo Sprint goggles with orange lenses. I've used them for over 10 years now.
2009-06-16 12:32 PM
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wurkit_gurl - 2009-06-16 1:25 PM

But I also REALLY like my somewhat new Brooks shorts - I think they're the Infiniti shorts? Or maybe something that starts with an "E"? I do love the Nike tempo shorts like Jen, but I think I like the Brooks even more. They're split-leg, which I really like for the feeling of full range of motion. All I know is I want another pair.



I own three pair of Brooks shorts now after randomly finding them at a run expo years ago.  The Nike shorts do the "poof" thing on me, which I hate.  I love my Brooks, they have a flat front and never get in the way.


2009-06-16 12:41 PM
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BrianK - 2009-06-16 10:34 AM

What's one piece of gear you love and would recommend to anyone training for a triathlon?

For me it's the North Face Nemesis Running Shirt  - There are lot of running shirts out there that are made with polyester blends to wick sweat away, but this one also incorporated reflective markings (to help keep from getting run over – always a plus) and a little pocket in the back to store a key or access card. It also has a cord port in the pocket in case you want to stash your iPod nano in there.



Really cheap: Gu.

Cheap: Running socks made by Balega. Hand held water bottle by Nathans (easy to hold and has a pocket on it). Speedo Pro goggles.

Mid-range: Tri shorts. They are great for long runs. Speedo swim suit (ladies).

Expensive: Garmin 305.

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2009-06-16 12:44 PM
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KSH - 2009-06-16 1:41 PM

Cheap: Running socks made by Balega. 


x2 on the Balega socks.
2009-06-16 1:06 PM
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jkward - 2009-06-16 11:36 AM garmin 305


Same here.  When mine glitched a couple weeks ago I had a sudden decrease in my desire to go out and train.  What was the purpose without the data to analyze afterward?
2009-06-16 1:19 PM
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Subject: RE: One piece of gear you absolutely love (not a bike)
I would definitely say one of my favorite items is body glide. I ran a half mary a weekend ago, it poured rain on us for the first two miles. super heavy rain, after the turn around. I have never seen so many guys with red ringed nipple shirts in my whole life. you could have sold body glide for 25 dollars a container.


I also am super happy with my brooks shorts also. I found 3 pair on a clearance rack at a local store and bought them due to super price. I love them. best ever.
2009-06-16 1:27 PM
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Subject: RE: One piece of gear you absolutely love (not a bike)
Cheap fix:  water bottle belt.
Expensive toy: Garmin Forerunner


2009-06-16 1:31 PM
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Subject: RE: One piece of gear you absolutely love (not a bike)
Garmin FR305 - don't leave home without it.

honorable mention to Newton's!

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2009-06-16 1:31 PM
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Subject: RE: One piece of gear you absolutely love (not a bike)
I can't pick just one.

Garmin FR305, Balega socks, Injinji socks (for runs 14+ mile runs), Recovery Socks and my iPod.


Hmmm...that's a lotta socks.
2009-06-16 1:36 PM
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x2 on the fuel belt - the 4-bottle model w/ extra case for gel/keys.

add a clip-on ipod and your golden.
2009-06-16 1:36 PM
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Subject: RE: One piece of gear you absolutely love (not a bike)
Garmin FR305...
2009-06-16 1:37 PM
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econway - 2009-06-16 2:36 PM x2 on the fuel belt - the 4-bottle model w/ extra case for gel/keys. add a clip-on ipod and your golden.


how much does all that weigh?! might as well carry a ruck or bag!


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2009-06-16 1:37 PM
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the timex 50-lap is good for running, too - I don't have a garmin or any GPS so it does all my splits and pacing for me. Simple, reliable, and nearly indestructable.
2009-06-16 1:38 PM
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Cheap: Race belt. Solved the issue of putting and keeping race numbers on.

Head Sweat Running cap (got it free at a Triathlon last year for finishig 3rd in my age group)

Expensive: 2XU Elite Tri-suit. Great for all my non-wetsuit legal TRIs (which is most here in the south)
2009-06-16 1:43 PM
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I already posted but I can't forget my Tyr Aqua Sphere Seal Mask, Mirrored Lens, for OW swimming. I had to give up on regular goggles in long OW swims since they don't fit me well and have to be so tight that they caused unbearable pain on my cheekbone after an hour or two in the water. The small loss of streamline is made up with comfort, no pain, great seal, and a wide angle of view (equals great sighting). Mirror lens cuts out on backscatter glare.
2009-06-16 2:52 PM
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All of my brooks running gear, shorts, technical tee, and hat

I have used my fiance's FR205, but it doesn't work very well when I go on trail runs/trail rides. 

2009-06-16 2:54 PM
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well maybe I'll have to add another one..

Aquasphere goggles, Think they're the Kaiman style, tinted lenses, and good comfortable fit and aren't very leak prone.  My first OW swim sighting was a pain, but not so much with these.  Oh yeah, but don't wear them too much in the pool, just enough to get used to them. 

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2009-06-16 2:59 PM
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Blue seventy open water vision goggles.

And those cool elastic shoe laces.
2009-06-16 3:45 PM
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Subject: RE: One piece of gear you absolutely love (not a bike)
Gotta add a 2nd item:  Love me my Barracuda Triton goggles.
2009-06-16 3:49 PM
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Subject: RE: One piece of gear you absolutely love (not a bike)
In order of how much I love them...

1. garmin 305
2. rudy project sunglasses
3. headsweats visor
4. speed laces
5. smart wool socks (for longer races)
6. trusty old timex...
2009-06-16 3:58 PM
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Subject: RE: One piece of gear you absolutely love (not a bike)
UnderArmour Ventilator Hat (have it in like 7 colors and never run without it!)
Garmin
Balega running socks
My Pearl Izumi SyncroGuide running shoes


I am a bit of a workout clothes collector.. have too many favorites to mention!!
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