Most helmets come with safety certificates as you can’t sell helmets that are unsafe. If you want a good Helmet from a trusted brand I recommend by the
Definitely avoid used helmets, but cheaper helmets could be more safe than more expensive ones unless safety is the feature. Some of the more expensive ones are lighter, more aero but if it doesn't have mips or wave cell it could be less safe than an entry level helmet.
Thanks Taren for all your advices. I agree with your recommendation but for the price advertised. You can get very good products for cheaper than that. I basically buy everything from Decathlon. I don't get any money from them. I wish... they should sponsor me! Haha. Pull buoy (6€), ankle strap (4€), front snorkel (30€), aero bars (40€), shorts, cream, nutrition, even bikes (my 1st bike was a triban 520). I love their products and to start the sport they are brilliant. Same for trail run equipment. Best value for money. Hope to see you race soon Taren.
Wide view goggles. Sighting was a difficulty for me at my first triathlon. I wore a standard pair of goggles and had difficulty sighting in the narrow view. I got an obnoxiously large set of goggles from Roka. Along with some more focused practice on sighting, I swam straight as an arrow the next go around.
Swap your SIM card into a cheaper, smaller phone if you have a nice, larger one. Big heavy phones are very distracting. Or, grab a Chinese 4G watch for the same reason. Cheap, light, tunes and GPS (in case your SO worries you died out there).
I'd rather lose both legs than seriously damaging my brain. If you are so serious about Triathlon that you need the gains of an aero helmet, spend those extra 100 $, at that point the sport is already very expensive anyway. Otherwise great video though
@@kevinn9069 it really is disappointing. I actually ran for the first time today in my 1 year old endorphin pros I had bought for a race just befor covid his in March. Figure I may as well get use of them.
Did you check out the link? 28kg and lower plain kettlebells are all less than $100. Yes more than $1/lb but honestly where I am people are selling used weights for about $2.50/lb and up so a $1.73/lb is a steal for new 12kg/26lb kettlebell (which is what is suggested for beginners) and still well under the $100 mark.
This is literally a list of totally non-essential accessories no beginner triathlete needs. Why mislead new triathletes by suggesting that in order to “save money” they should be going out and buying all these things. The barrier to entry due to cost is already high enough in Triathlon, this sort of mentality is detrimental. Want to get into triathlon? Get outside and run, find a bike within your budget, and find a local pool to swim at. Ignore everything in this video.
How many triathetes actually do this though, sure we all start out thinking that way but in reality we all start buying stuff because that's what triathletes do. I think your missing the point of the video.
@@stevenleslie8354 the video says “train better, spend less” but then proceeds to provide a list of items that are 100% not essential for improving your performance yet cost you money. I just hate the idea that pouring money into the sport will drastically improve your results, when really it is about putting in consistent quality effort with what you’ve got. I just think that mentality really hinders the ability for triathlon to grow as a sport.
I agree to an extend. Sure you can start with just a speedo and a cheap bike but once you get get a bit more serious and start looking at getting better, those items become handy. Maybe you don't need to buy all of them but you can start adding stuff slowly. There are cheaper options than what he is showing here but those items are a must. You add comfort and aero with the clip-on (check the fit though), you improve your upper body with the pull buoy... They are fundamental add-ons and at some point, you will probably get them.
@@CaptStarGazer And a narrow view of how things should be down also hinders the ability for the triathlon to grow as as sport. If getting small little things keeps you engaged in the sport who are you to say "no, that is bad...this is the way it should be done and you should feel bad not doing it that way". But when you think everyone around has a smaller brain than you and you need to "protect them", I guess I can also see another reason why triathlon doesn't grow as a sport. It seems like people only want to watch videos that match their viewpoints these days...so sad.
@@trepidati0n533 “people only want to watch videos that match their viewpoints these days” Not sure how I would know whether a video would match my viewpoint without watching it first. I am simply adding my voice to the conversation and providing my feedback.
I think because this video is titled for Beginners and most of the training/advice/videos put out are for beginners and age groupers who may not have 20+ hours a week to train because of work/family commitments.
I don’t get the vibe that he is no longer dedicated. He’s here helping those of us who are just starting out and might otherwise get overwhelmed trying to find the time to train, around family and careers..
The only thing I would never cut my Budget is the Helmet... I mean, it protects your head, you dont Want a "wish" helmet
Most helmets come with safety certificates as you can’t sell helmets that are unsafe. If you want a good Helmet from a trusted brand I recommend by the
Planet X Kronos
Definitely avoid used helmets, but cheaper helmets could be more safe than more expensive ones unless safety is the feature. Some of the more expensive ones are lighter, more aero but if it doesn't have mips or wave cell it could be less safe than an entry level helmet.
Thanks Taren for all your advices. I agree with your recommendation but for the price advertised. You can get very good products for cheaper than that. I basically buy everything from Decathlon. I don't get any money from them. I wish... they should sponsor me! Haha. Pull buoy (6€), ankle strap (4€), front snorkel (30€), aero bars (40€), shorts, cream, nutrition, even bikes (my 1st bike was a triban 520). I love their products and to start the sport they are brilliant. Same for trail run equipment. Best value for money. Hope to see you race soon Taren.
Wide view goggles.
Sighting was a difficulty for me at my first triathlon. I wore a standard pair of goggles and had difficulty sighting in the narrow view. I got an obnoxiously large set of goggles from Roka. Along with some more focused practice on sighting, I swam straight as an arrow the next go around.
Would enjoy a video of you talking about running shoes. Reviews or such stuff. Old Taren style 😜
Perfect guide Taren, just what I was looking for.
+1 (million) on the Flipbelt. That thing is money. I can carry so much stuff, no rubbing or slipping.
SO helpful. Thank you!!!
Good video Taren. I have recently added a TRX and love it. Very versatile tool.
You only get 1 brain. A helmet is not the place to sacrifice quality and focus on price! Get a quality proven brand that is certified and tested.
Great Video! I would add Bike Fit to the mix. Not a thing, but really ads value too your bike.
Those Onnit primal kettle bells are like 100$ a piece...I know.
Thank you so much for the information 👍
Swap your SIM card into a cheaper, smaller phone if you have a nice, larger one. Big heavy phones are very distracting. Or, grab a Chinese 4G watch for the same reason. Cheap, light, tunes and GPS (in case your SO worries you died out there).
Whichever CEO came up with the name “deez nutz” as the name of their shammy cream product has my respect for life 😂😂
Love my flip belt such a great product!
Just ordered mine...
@@Try_n_2Tri its been my go to for years!
"It smashed down my muffin top" 🤣
I'd rather lose both legs than seriously damaging my brain. If you are so serious about Triathlon that you need the gains of an aero helmet, spend those extra 100 $, at that point the sport is already very expensive anyway. Otherwise great video though
Has anyone tried the dz nuts cream vs squirrels saddle cream?
I use squirrels nut butter for running bit just getting into biking now.
They both taste funny. Only bought them once
what happened to his bikes? most races are open now
Not in Canada. Most provinces don't even have pools open. Zero bike or running races scheduled across Canada for the foreseeable future.
@@LR6092 wow thats horrible, sorry to hear about that. is non-essential travel restricted?
@@kevinn9069 it really is disappointing. I actually ran for the first time today in my 1 year old endorphin pros I had bought for a race just befor covid his in March. Figure I may as well get use of them.
Taren, what happened to your lawn buddy!
This funny guy thinks kettlebells are cheaper per pound than regular weights. Have you looked at prices lately? Can't find cheap weights of any kind.
Did you check out the link? 28kg and lower plain kettlebells are all less than $100. Yes more than $1/lb but honestly where I am people are selling used weights for about $2.50/lb and up so a $1.73/lb is a steal for new 12kg/26lb kettlebell (which is what is suggested for beginners) and still well under the $100 mark.
aero bars affect bike fit......
Pullbuoy 18-30$, snorkel 30-40$
yeah these folx dont know the meaning of poor. and also all these comments saying to get a super expensive helmet. wack.
Correct. That's why I added a comment about Decathlon. Much cheaper to start the sport and great quality.
This is literally a list of totally non-essential accessories no beginner triathlete needs. Why mislead new triathletes by suggesting that in order to “save money” they should be going out and buying all these things. The barrier to entry due to cost is already high enough in Triathlon, this sort of mentality is detrimental. Want to get into triathlon? Get outside and run, find a bike within your budget, and find a local pool to swim at. Ignore everything in this video.
How many triathetes actually do this though, sure we all start out thinking that way but in reality we all start buying stuff because that's what triathletes do. I think your missing the point of the video.
@@stevenleslie8354 the video says “train better, spend less” but then proceeds to provide a list of items that are 100% not essential for improving your performance yet cost you money. I just hate the idea that pouring money into the sport will drastically improve your results, when really it is about putting in consistent quality effort with what you’ve got. I just think that mentality really hinders the ability for triathlon to grow as a sport.
I agree to an extend. Sure you can start with just a speedo and a cheap bike but once you get get a bit more serious and start looking at getting better, those items become handy. Maybe you don't need to buy all of them but you can start adding stuff slowly. There are cheaper options than what he is showing here but those items are a must. You add comfort and aero with the clip-on (check the fit though), you improve your upper body with the pull buoy... They are fundamental add-ons and at some point, you will probably get them.
@@CaptStarGazer And a narrow view of how things should be down also hinders the ability for the triathlon to grow as as sport. If getting small little things keeps you engaged in the sport who are you to say "no, that is bad...this is the way it should be done and you should feel bad not doing it that way". But when you think everyone around has a smaller brain than you and you need to "protect them", I guess I can also see another reason why triathlon doesn't grow as a sport.
It seems like people only want to watch videos that match their viewpoints these days...so sad.
@@trepidati0n533 “people only want to watch videos that match their viewpoints these days” Not sure how I would know whether a video would match my viewpoint without watching it first. I am simply adding my voice to the conversation and providing my feedback.
Just bought my first bike. 6k later, 2k trainer, 2k in riding gear. It's cheap guys
All your videos are: How to train less, How not to train... How about you pack your channel in if you are no longer dedicated??
I think because this video is titled for Beginners and most of the training/advice/videos put out are for beginners and age groupers who may not have 20+ hours a week to train because of work/family commitments.
I don’t get the vibe that he is no longer dedicated. He’s here helping those of us who are just starting out and might otherwise get overwhelmed trying to find the time to train, around family and careers..