This is where the event starts, so be prepared for anything and everything!

When I started triathlon, all I had was run gear. With a wife and two young kids, I needed to streamline my purchases and budget carefully.

Below is a mix of current kit as well as what I used to get me started.

HUUB Aegis III 3:5 Sleeveless Triathlon Wetsuit Great feel without being restrictive. Perfect for races. I like the sleeveless, even in colder temps, so that the arms can rotate easily.	Xterra Wetsuits Lava Pants Great for training or short, wetsuit legal tris when the water is a little warm!
XTERRA Changing Poncho Love this after cold swims on a cold day!! Put it on to warm up or just to change under when in public.	XTERRA Wetsuit Changing Mat Keeps the wetsuit protected and off the ground as you change. Also ties up and becomes a dry bag so you can haul the wetsuit after a swim.
Garmin Forerunner 945 Serves as my all-around tri watch.	FINIS Circuit Goggle Very comfy and trusted goggles for race day.
FINIS Freestyler Hand Paddles For dialing in my swim stroke, which looks like a runner’s stroke.	FINIS Original Swimmers Snorkel So I can work on form.
TYR Pull Bouy	XTERRA Wetsuits Xterra High-Vis Swim Buoy For swimming safe in open water when you’re alone. Also has a dry pocket for storing your wallet or keys.