Starting triathlon training can be overwhelming with countless things to consider and buy. So, where should you begin? What's essential versus nice to have?

Welcome to our mini-series on progressing as a triathlete. Today’s episode focuses on beginners: key priorities for your time, effort, and money. We'll highlight what's crucial now and what can wait.

Intermediate or advanced athletes, make sure you have these basics covered. Stay tuned for future episodes on advancing your skills further.

As always, this podcast is brought to you by our proud sponsors Giant Bikes. For all your bike training and racing needs, ride life, ride Giant.

Timestamp:
00:00 - Introduction
01:35 - Gratitude
04:30 - Focus on What's Important (Ways to Improve Faster)
09:00 - Basic Equipment for Beginners
13:30 - Key Skills to Learn
18:15 - Keep Training Simple
23:00 - Data: Get Some Testing
26:40 - Structure: Order of Importance
28:00 - Technology and Right Set-up
34:10 - Right Bike and Course
37:30 - Right Nutrition and Hydration
42:30 - Focus on Technique
49:30 - Equipment Upgrades
51:30 - Establish A Solid Base

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