FIRST-TIMER’S GUIDE TO MULTISPORT

A big welcome to all newcomers to the wonderful sport of triathlon. We hope you enjoy your first race, and that you want to continue experiencing the satisfaction and exhilaration for many years to come. It can all seem a little overwhelming to begin with – there is new kit to wear, shoes to choose, and funny things called gels to consume. Let us help guide you so you have just what you need for a successful first race!

Gear up!

So what gear do you need to compete in a MetaSprint Series event?

Check out our table below according to which event you will compete in. It’s a good idea to borrow items from a friend while you get started in the sport. But if you would like to purchase your own then keep reading for our recommended retailers.

Training

We will also be holding training clinics prior to the race. These are great to learn tips and tricks that will give you confidence on race day. There are numerous clinics covering swimming, cycling, running and a combination of all of these. 

Aquathlon
swimrun
Tri-suit or swimsuittrue

Goggles

true
Event swim cap
(provided by MetaSport in race kit)
true

T-shirt
(if wearing a swim suit that doesn’t cover your chest)

true
Drink bottle filled with watertruetrue
Duathlon
bicyclerun
Bicycle
(borrow from a friend or RENT HERE!)
true
Helmettrue
Shoestruetrue
Tri suit, or bike shorts and t-shirttruetrue
Drink bottle filled with watertruetrue
Triathlon
swimbicyclerun
Tri-suit or swimsuittrue
Gogglestrue
Event swim cap
(provided by MetaSport in race kit)
true
T-shirt
(if wearing a swimsuit that doesn’t cover your chest)
truetrue
Bicycletrue
Helmettrue
Shoestruetrue
Drink bottle filled with watertruetruetrue

Optional: socks, cap, sunglasses, gels

Training

Aquathlon – Race Day Procedure

Duathlon – Race Day Procedure

Triathlon – Race Day Procedure

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