Being a Triathlete, Ain't Cheap or Easy

Good lord!  All the gadgets.  I got into training for my 1st Tri because a friend said he was doing one, not sure if he still is, but I had no idea the expenses to be had.  Not that you need everything available to be successful, but I can see how people get so excited about the 'red' bike or whatever next investment they make to be better at this sport.

This is what I owned at the end of December: 

3 pair swim trunks

1 stationary bike

2 pair running shoes (never used for it's intended use)

What I own now in addition to the other stuff:

1 PolarA5 watch

1 pair Tri short

1 pair biker shorts

1 pair of cycling shoes (hope to use this weekend for the first time)

1 pair of pedals to fit said cycling shoes

1 LA Fitness membership

1 Total Immersion book

1 Chi Running book

2 pair swim goggles

2 borrowed mountain bikes

I look forward to Polar625x, endless pools, Lemond Spinner dillio, my own Tri bike, a wet suit, a better body.

You are all an inspiration.  Have great weekend.

I will be appearing in Carrolton, GA April 30 as a bootleg triathlete.