If you are a new triathlete, it’s easy to be overwhelmed by all the gear and gadgets available, especially with numerous companies hyping all the latest and greatest on a regular basis.  This article is meant to help simplify things for you so that you can focus on the items that will help you the most!  Every piece of equipment is given a rating of “Required”, “Strongly Recommend” or “Nice to Have”. Focus on the items listed as “Required” and “Strongly Recommend” first, then move into considering the items that are “Nice to Have”.

VO2 max is a term that’s often tossed around, but what does it mean, and why should you care about it?

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