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!
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.
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 | ||
Tri-suit or swimsuit | ||
Goggles | ||
Event swim cap (provided by MetaSport in race kit) | ||
T-shirt | ||
Drink bottle filled with water |
Duathlon | ||
Bicycle (borrow from a friend or RENT HERE!) | ||
Helmet | ||
Shoes | ||
Tri suit, or bike shorts and t-shirt | ||
Drink bottle filled with water |
Triathlon | |||
Tri-suit or swimsuit | |||
Goggles | |||
Event swim cap (provided by MetaSport in race kit) | |||
T-shirt (if wearing a swimsuit that doesn’t cover your chest) | |||
Bicycle | |||
Helmet | |||
Shoes | |||
Drink bottle filled with water |
Optional: socks, cap, sunglasses, gels
A reasonable level of fitness will help ease your nerves going into the race. You don’t need to train every day, a couple of times a week will do. You’ll feel good going into the race if you have done the distance in training. So once you have entered, look at the distances of each leg of the race and try to do some training of the same length. It doesn’t have to be all at once! You can swim one day, and run another.
If you would like some guidance, MetaSport has weekly coaching sessions. These are group sessions that are lots of fun, with an experienced coach to give you tips and feedback. Check out our MetaSport training page for more information.
We will also be holding clinics prior to the race. These are great to learn tips and tricks that will give you confidence on race day. There are numerous training clinics covering swimming, cycling, running and a combination of all of these.
Pre-race
Swim
Transition
Run
Finish
Pre-race
Run
Transition
Cycle
Transition
Run
Finish
Pre-race
Swim
Transition 1
Cycle
Transition 2
Run
Finish
Triathlon clothing
Shoes
If you’re looking for a new pair of running shoes, here are our favourite places to shop!
Nutrition
For other nutrition brands you can visit Key Power Sports, Red Dot Running Company, or try the many bicycle stores around who all stock nutrition items.
Bikes
There are numerous bike stores in Singapore, here are a few of our favourites if you’re looking for a new bike, or a mechanic to polish up your old one! Also, don’t spend too much on your first bike!