Subject: RE: Total newbie gear question You have everything you need to get started in triathlons! You have a bike, you have a swimsuit and running shoes.
In regards to the distance… I would highly recommend starting off with a smaller sprint triathlon as your first. The open water swim is quite different than pool swim. Transition from swim to bike can be a challenge, and the bike to run transition can be a very interesting experience the first few times. Use this first race as a learning experience and then plan your Olympic later on in the season.
If an Olympic is realistic for the first year or not really comes down to your athletic background. Being that you've ran a marathon, let's assume that you have a good base. What about your swimming and bike experience? |