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Everything you need to get through your first Ironman Triathlon 🏊♀️🚴♀️🏃♀️
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items Just hearing the word triathlon, dollar signs appear, but you don't need the fanciest gear to start; you need gear you can trust when you're tired, nervous, and six hours into race day. These are the products I either trained with, raced with, or wis...
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Race Day Essentials
Race Day Essentials
An anti-chafe is an absolute MUST have. You do not want to be going through a 6 hour race day with added pain from chafing. It's so small and versatile, use it not only for chafing but also getting your wetsuit on and off. The applicator is also supe...
Body Glide Original Anti Chafe Balm
You defintely need a race belt, but you do NOT need an expensive race belt to get through your first triathlon. I personally had this one and it was the best $10 I've spent. Pro-tip to pin your running bib to the belt the day ahead so you don't have ...
AIKENDO Slim Running Belt for Women Men
Wetsuits are daunting at first, but they are such a fantastic investment for training and race day! Synergy provides amazing wetsuits for beginners, they're buoyant but not restrictive at all.
synergy women's wetsuit
Saltstick fastchews were a life saver during my first triathlon! When you are near cramping, these easy to chew salt tabs come in so clutch and replenish your sodium levels so quickly. Pro tip: pack a handful into zip lock bags so you can have them o...
SaltStick FastChews
for a more funky, yet affordable option, Goodr is the way to go for quality sunglasses! My fiancee swears by these for his races.
No-Slip Running Sunglasses
For a honey loving gal these gels are phenomenal! They don't leave an artifical after taste like other flavors but still do a great job of keeping you fueled throughout your race.
Gold Energy Gel 24ct
The Asics Novablast in the fuschia color are every endurance girls dream! The colorway is so dreamy and whimsical while the shoe itself makes you feel like you're on a cloud. These are phenomenal shoes for training!
Purple | NOVABLAST Running Shoes | ASICS US
The Speedo Biofuse are by far the best goggles you can have as a woman. If you struggle with goggle dents these goggles eliminate any sign of wear while holding their suction perfectly and not fogging 10/10 recommend these! The shape is truly perfect...
Speedo Women's Swim Goggle Biofuse 2.0
You should defintely have a speedometer if not a full bike computer. This afordable option from amazon helped keeo my pace on track during my first Ironman 70.3. It provides an aggregated mileage view along wiht real time speed.
Bikevee 2.6" Wireless Bike Computer
Compression socks aren't just used for aesthetic purposes. Compression sleeves and socks are a great way to keep blood flowing through your legs over the span of a long race.
Compression Socks for Travel, Running & Everyday Wear
I get so many compliments on these, I have them in pink! Comfortable running sunglasses are an absolute must for your bike and run legs of the race! Especially when it comes to biking, you must have comfortable sunglasses that hug your nose for multi...
Lamicall Polarized Sports Sunglasses 24g