Following on from his IRONMAN victory in Hamburg, Rik shared with us his MUST-HAVE kit items for his IRONMAN.
If you're considering taking on the mighty challenge of an IRONMAN, use this kit list to help you prepare!
Pool Swim
Trunks
Goggles - indoor
Swim cap
Towel
Swim bag
Pool Buoy
Float
Hand paddles
Flippers
Snorkel and mask
Outdoor Swim
Wetsuit
Neck guard
Safety float
Insulated head, gloves and feet wear
Goggles - outdoor
Indoor Bike
Road bike
Turbo machine
Compatible pedals and cleats
Outdoor Bike
Road bike
Aero bars
Cycling shoes
Pedals and cleats
Garmin navigation
Lights
Bottle cage and bottles
Repair kit
Pump and/or CO2 cartridges
Nutrition bag
Cycling wear
Running
Road/Off-road and racing shoes
Garmin watch
Memberships
Leisure Centre
Lake fees
Tri Club
British Triathlon
England Athletics
Swift (indoor bike app)
Coaching
Hopefully this list has helped! If you need any help in selecting your road shoes, don't hesitate in reaching out for a FREE gait analysis!