Triathlon

Of course! On decathlon.com.gr you will find a complete and specialized collection of triathlon gear and equipment, designed to fully meet the demands of triathletes at every stage of their preparation and race. From technical clothing and quick-drying tri suits to special race belts, running shoes, cycling accessories, swim buoys, goggles, and sports nutrition products, here you will discover all the essential tools to successfully tackle the challenges of transitioning from water to bike, and from there to running.

Triathlon includes three consecutive sports: swimming, cycling, and running, with the race being held continuously and transitions from one sport to another constituting a critical part of your overall performance. To manage this, the basic equipment you need includes a swimsuit or a tri suit that you wear throughout the race, swimming goggles, a reliable road or triathlon bike along with the essential cycling helmet for your safety, and a pair of anatomical running shoes that offer good shock absorption for the final and most demanding part of the course.

As a beginner in triathlon, besides your bike and shoes, you need a few smart and affordable triathlon accessories that will make your transitions much easier and faster! Start with a dedicated elastic race belt so you do not puncture your tri suit with safety pins, allowing you to easily turn your number to your back during cycling and to the front during running. Also, elastic lock laces for your shoes will save you valuable seconds in the transition zone, while a cycling water bottle for your hydration, a safety buoy for your open water training sessions, and some energy gels to replenish your electrolytes are the absolute essential supplies to enjoy your first race with confidence.

The time you need to prepare properly and finish a triathlon safely depends on your physical condition and the distance of the race you choose. For a short Sprint distance (750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run), a systematic training program of 8 to 12 weeks is sufficient for a beginner with a basic athletic background.
However, if your goal is an Olympic distance or an Ironman race, you will need at least 4 to 6 months of targeted endurance preparation, focusing not only on improving your technique in each sport individually but also on so-called "brick" workouts (consecutive execution of cycling and running) to get your legs used to the transition.

Of course! At Decathlon Greece, we make sure to cover all three disciplines of triathlon with specialized products, giving you the opportunity to get everything from a single source. In our categories, you will find all the necessary swimming equipment for pool and open water training, top-tier bicycles, helmets, and cycling apparel for the second leg of the race, as well as technical running shoes and clothing that will ensure maximum comfort all the way to the finish line.