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items I am not an athlete. I'm a normal person who doesn't love to exercise but knows she has to.
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Clothes
I hate that so many women's clothes don't have pockets. I've had my Flip belt for over 10 years. I use it even if I'm not working out cause we need pockets!!!
FlipBelt Level Terrain Waist Pouch, Medium, Black,FBB
You do not need to spend hundreds on running shoes as a beginner. ASICS are affordable. It’s what i used for my marathon 15y ago and my recent triathlon.
Women's Running Shoes
For real swimming, not vacationing at the pool, but if you’re going to swim for exercise, nothing beats a Speedo. And you don’t have to buy an expensive suit. On Amazon, at the time, the black was the cheapest (like $20-something) and it fit and work...
Speedo Women's One Piece Prolt Super Pro
If you’re going to do one triathlon and don’t want to spend crazy money, this is a good suit. I trained with it and completed a triathlon with it in the ocean. It doesn’t have compression but it’s not a must have feature for your first and potentiall...
Triathlon Suits Women - One Piece with FRT Fabric
If you’re going to bike for long periods, you need padding. And yes, padded shorts are needed but I had one pair, plus I had other outfits I wanted to bike in that didn’t have padding. For those, I’d use these as undies. They are thick. These are not...
Padded bike undies
Gear
I need water 5 minutes into running or biking. This bag gives me all the water I need without a lot of weight and allowing me to be hands free. I’ve been using this for years!
Unigear Hydration Pack Backpack 70oz 2L
Again, you can’t beat Speedo for swim gear. These goggles were inexpensive. I used them in the pool, in the lake and in the ocean. No leakage!
Speedo goggles
I’ve got a big head. This was the second helmet i bought online. The first one squeezed my head too much. I like that Schwinn helmets come in sizes. Crucial for big noggins! Was comfy and used in my triathlon in 100 degree humid weather.
Schwinn Yahara ERT Bike Helmet, Ages 8+, 14 Vents
Did you know you could listen to music while swimming?! You have to download the music onto the device, Bluetooth doesn’t work under water. But it’s got a decent amount of storage for a swim workout. They’re also bone conducting so I love them for ru...
Dnniakm Bone Conduction Swimming Headphones
Nutrition
When working out for extended periods, you need fuel.
For long training, you need energy boosts. Stinger is a trusted brand. I like the variety pack so it’s not the same flavor every time.
Honey Stinger Energy Gel Variety Pack 12ct
For energy gels that are little more “real food”, these were tasty and come in many flavors
Huma Chia Energy Gel Variety 12 Pack
You need protein when working out extensively. Protein powder added to your shakes, oatmeal, greek yogurt is a must. I've been buying Orgain for years.
Orgain Organic Vegan Protein Powder Vanilla