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🏊🚴🏃 New to triathlon? Start with these 5 essentials! 👇

Whether you’re training for your first sprint triathlon or dreaming of crossing an Ironman finish line, having the right gear can make all the difference. 💪

1️⃣ A Quality Bike Helmet 🚴‍♂️
Your helmet should meet safety standards, fit comfortably, and stay secure on every ride. Bonus points if it’s aerodynamic! ⚡

2️⃣ Proper Running Shoes 👟
Don’t cut corners here. Visit a running specialty store and get professionally fitted. The right shoes can help prevent injuries and make every mile more enjoyable. Most stores even offer generous exchange policies if they aren’t the perfect match. 🙌

3️⃣ Bike Tire Repair Kit 🔧
Never leave home without:
✅ Spare tube
✅ Tire levers
✅ CO₂ cartridges + inflator
✅ Hand pump
✅ Tire plug kit
✅ A $1 bill (a cyclist’s secret weapon for tire emergencies 😉)

4️⃣ Well-Fitting Triathlon or Cycling Shorts 🩳
Look for shorts that feel like a second skin:
✔️ Snug but comfortable leg grips
✔️ A chamois that stays put
✔️ Seamless, low-profile stitching
Comfort matters when the miles start adding up. 🔥

5️⃣ A Great Pair of Goggles 🥽
Choose goggles with:
✨ Interchangeable nose bridges
✨ Anti-fog coating
✨ UV protection
✨ High-quality gaskets for a leak-free fit

The right equipment won’t make you faster overnight—but it will make training safer, more comfortable, and a lot more enjoyable. 💯

What was the first piece of triathlon gear you bought? Let us know below! ⬇️



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Thanks to all who came to our tubeless tire clinic tonight! Here is a little tip for how to get your tubeless tire unseated from the rim.

What don’t you know about triathlon? 🤔

Coach Amy and Coach Mark have a combined 40 YEARS of experience in triathlon! They’ve raced countless Ironman and Ironman 70.3 events, qualified for World Championships, and Mark has raced as a professional.

Drop a question below 👇 and we’ll answer EACH question one at a time. It can be about training for your first triathlon, qualifying for the Ironman World Championshipa, or anything in between!

what do you want to know about triathlon?

A day in the life with Ian Ruiz-Esparza 🏊‍♂️🚴‍♂️🏃‍♂️

Student at UTSA 📚
Working at Frost Bank 💼
Training for triathlon every chance he gets 🔥

Balancing work, school, and triathlon isn’t easy — but Ian shows what it looks like to stay committed, stay disciplined, and keep chasing big goals one day at a time.

This is what building the triathlete lifestyle looks like. No excuses. Just consistency. 💪