Triathlon Training Product Recommendations

Triathlon is expensive enough as it is. These are products that I use on a regular basis. They exist from name-brands, of course, but at price points that are not at all necessary. I’m aware that supporting Amazon is ethically questionable, but saving money on an expensive sport is VERY necessary (for most folks). Use this stuff, save money, and use it on a coach 😎

Item	Details	Link
Sodium Citrate Powder	This is basically the sodium source of most sports drinks or endurance powders you are already buying. Much cheaper in bulk, and you can modulate the amount of sodium in a bottle by adding more or less	Buy
Maltodextrin Powder	This is basically the carbohydrate source of most gels or drink powders you are already buying. Much cheaper in bulk, and you can modulate the amount of carboyhdrates in a bottle by adding more or less	Buy
Lemon Juice	If you add this, along with the above ingredients, to a bottle of water, you have functionally made Gatorade (or any other sports drink) for less than $1 per bottle	Buy
Silicone Water Bottle(s)	Convenient if you don’t like holding rigid water bottles in your hands on long runs. Plus, it squishes up and fits in your pocket when you’re done!	Buy
LMNT Electrolyte Powder Packets	If you’re not going to make your own endurance powder with the ingredients above, this is my favourite electrolyte product for its convenience factor. 1000mg of Sodium. Easy to transport. No-fluff stuff!	Buy
Running Hydration Vest, No Bladder, With Soft Flasks	If you truly don’t like holding water bottles on any long run, this is a great option. Some big races don’t allow vests with bladders. Hence this choice.	Buy
Race Belt with Gel Loops	The exact race belt that race expos will try to sell you for $30. plus it has loops to carry your gels.	Buy
Elastic Shoelaces	I put these on every pair of running shoes I own. For faster transitions and security. Every single triathlete and runner should have these on their race shoes - from beginners to professionals	Buy
Caffeine pills	Grind a few of these up in a mortar + pestle and add a dash to your water bottles to give you that extra kick to get through that last hour of a long workout. Completely safe, as long as you pay attention to dosage, and you drink coffee/tea on a regular basis, and are not increasing your total single-day caffeine content by more than 2x.	Buy
Fructose Powder	Another carb/sugar source for your homemade sports drink. Fructose is a slower-absorbing carb and when paired with maltodextrin, actually increases your gut's ability to absorb carbs, hence giving you more energy. Plus it adds a subtle sweetness to your drink	Buy
Running Fuel Storage Belt	I use this for most of my shorter and medium runs. It's a great way to carry your phone, cards, keys, gels, light snacks, and even a silicone water bottle without needing a backpack. It fits comfortably around your hips and doesn't bounce or interfere with your running.	Buy
Anti-Chafe Cream	The most economical product to prevent chafing all over the body. Men or women. For wetsuit or swimsuit chafing, bike chafing or chamois comfort, and even run chafing. Can all be prevented with this stuff.	Buy
Garmin Alternative Bike Computer	Bike computer that rivals the Garmin Edge 540 in most ways, for a much more reasonable price. Syncs with Trainingpeaks too!	Buy
Favero Assioma Power Meter Pedals	My top recommendation for a pedal-based power meter. Rivals the Garmin Vector or Garmin Rally, but at a much more reasonable price point.	Buy
Coospo cadence sensor	If you don't have a power meter on your bike, this is the next-best thing for newer cyclists. Measuring your cadence is vital for ensuring your cycling is biomechanically efficient.	Buy
Nylon Replacement Smartwatch Band	For those of you (like me!) who get rashes on their wrist underneath their silicone smartwatch band. These are great. Lightweight, comfy, breathable, no rash.	Buy