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tissuedigester

2009-07-06 5:26 PM

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Subject: RE: thrifty triathlete

Oooo I'm queen of cheap. I bought my wetsuit for $14 (on clearance, obviously used once and returned to the store so they marked it down), my bike on ebay (although I don't recommend this, sometimes it doesn't turn out well), my trisuit for $20, and just about everything else on clearance.

I think you just have to be patient if you're trying to stay on a tight budget.

I have a tendency of haunting various sporting goods stores frequently without anything in mind until I see something I needed that happens to be on clearance. Granted, usually it's not EXACTLY what I want, but it will do until I have the money to upgrade for what I really want. (I wanted a full-sleeve wetsuit, but got a sleeveless. But how can you say no to a $14 wetsuit!?...similar issues with all my other gear)

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Kido

2009-07-06 5:36 PM

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Subject: RE: thrifty triathlete

alfonso34 - 2009-07-01 11:50 AM

My first triathlon is coming up this Saturday. I haven’t bought anything triathlon related other than a pair of swimming jammers. I’m racing in my 2 year old motobecane grant sprint road bike (yeah, I’ve been proudly riding that thing for 15K miles, despite the looks). i’m still using my ugly brown, heavy, hand me down mnt bike shoes. I’m swimming and running in my jammers (swim, run, bike triathlon) and putting my bike shorts over jammers after the run. I’m also running with my bike jersey on. No wet suit for me. I hope I don’t freeze in 70 degree water.

Do you spend lots of cash in this sport?

Yes, I spend a lot on this sport. More than some, less than others.

Bike, registration fees, suits, shoes, gadgets, transportation to and from races, etc can add up quickly. I’m in a strict budget.

It depends on what you think "reasonable" is in terms of budget. Fees and transportation and race entries are what they are. Nothing can help that except to look for local and cheaper races.

How do you stay within a reasonable budget and still be competitive against the guy with the 5K tri bike (no ofense)?

Train harder than the guy with the 5k bike.

It's the engine, not the equipment. Chances are you can put the best triathletes in the world on average equipement and guess what, they will STILL be the best. You can also put the average athlete on the BEST equipment, and they will still be average. Equipment could move you up a spot or two within you age group, but lots/better training can move you to the top.

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mmrocker13

2009-07-06 8:13 PM

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