Someone once asked me what I felt was the most essential piece of triathlon racing or training gear. I can say that over the years I have been involved in triathlons, my equipment has improved. I have come a long way from the original mountain bike to my Cervelo P2C tri-bike.
Or from my soft luggage bag with a handle to carry my gear around at races, to my Zoot Triathlon Backpack. I can still remember riding my bike into my early races venues carrying my luggage bag and trying to balance it with one arm while riding and not let myself tip over. But I digress.
The truth is that the most important training and racing gear for me is not a “piece” of equipment, it’s my inner voice. It’s what keeps me going when my bike gets a flat, or my knees starts to hurt, or when I have to tip forward a little to fight the headwind, or when the open water is so cold I can’t believe it.
I also have to admit my best asset (my inner voice) can also be my worst enemy at times in endurance racing. More to come about “Mental Toughness” later.
So what’s your most important piece of triathlon racing or training equipment?
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