Summary: TRI - 019 - Gearing Up with Seton Claggett // Triathlon Research founder Sam Cook sits down with TriSports founder Seton Claggett for an in-depth discussion on triathlon equipment. What gear is right for you and how do you decide on what to buy? The answers to these and many other questions are answered in this episode of our podcast, Triathlon Research Radio. Gearing Up with Seton Claggett 00:01 - Mark Allen Camp Promo 01:14 - Podcast Intro 01:38 - Sam Introduces Seton Claggett 03:59 - Seton's Story 04:57 - Launching TriSports.com 06:03 - TriSports.com History 06:56 - Seton and Triathlon Equipment Innovations 09:26 - The Evolution of Triathlon Equipment 12:44 - New Innovations 14:05 - The Impact of Equipment on Triathlon 16:50 - Managing the Race 17:58 - Developments in Technology What Equipment is Best for You? 18:42 - What the Athlete Needs 20:40 - Selling the Right Equipment 21:45 - What's the Best for YOU? 24:10 - Making the Right Investments in Equipment Spend Your Money Right 25:32 - Investing in the Wrong Equipment 30:15 - Priority of Investments Bike Equipment Essentials 32:50 - Choosing the Right Bike Helmet 36:22 - Choosing the Right Bike Clothing 37:39 - Tires 38:31 -Race Wheels Why We Buy 44:30 - Psychology and Mindset in Triathlon 46:35 - Results-Oriented Purchasing 48:08 - The Most Important Training Tools 48:59 - The Front-Mounted Snorkel & Tempo Trainer 50:20 - The Power Meter Equipment Best Buys 53:40 - Best Tools for the Run 55:36 - Specific Equipment Recommendations 57:21 - Equipment and the Individual 59:16 - Wrap-Up 60:49 - Podcast Outro “Seton Claggett has got your #triathlon gear. Learn more here-->“[Click To Tweet] Transcript Mark Allen: Hi, this is Mark Allen, six-time Ironman Triathlon World Champion and author of ‘The Art of Competition.’ Do you want to transform your entire experience in the sport of triathlon? If you do, come put that transformation in place at the Triathlon Research High Performance Camp in Boulder, Colorado from August 25 – 29. I’ll be there for the closing day of this amazing camp and I can’t tell you how excited I am to be a part of it. I’ll be presenting some thought-provoking insights from my most recent book, “The Art of Competition,” where I will show you how you can get more out of the sport, and how you can transfer those principles to all areas of your life. I’ll also be there for the entire day’s worth of workouts for the grand finale of your five days exploring and experiencing new levels of your triathlon performance. If you sign up for the Triathlon Research Camp, you’ll get a free copy of my book, which I’ll be happy to sign for you at the dinner that we’ll all share together on the closing day. The Triathlon Research Camp is going to be incredible. To take part in this once-in-a-lifetime experience, go to triathlonresearch.org/camp, but please hurry as spots are going to be limited so that we can provide you with the best possible personal coaching experience. Welcome to Triathlon Research. The podcast that brings together the world’s best triathlon coaches, athletes, equipment experts, and medical professionals to take you the right information that you need to race past your personal best and to get more enjoyment out of your triathlon journey. Triathlon Research: where we teach you how to train smart. Here’s your host, Samuel Cook, founder of Triathlon Research. Sam Cook: Hi podcast listener, this is Sam Cook, the founder of Triathlon Research and welcome back to another episode of Triathlon Research and today I am going to be talking about a topic that I think is near and dear to every triathlete’s heart, which is that topic of equipment and my guest today is probably the expert in triathlon equipment in the entire industry, at least the best authority I’ve come across in my research.
