I've got one more post re: Ironman 2006 talking about my team. This one is about all the cool gear I have and/or want to have. So here we go, Ironman head to toe:
Wear throughout the race
- Sugoi race singlet or tri-top: Sugoi is a Canadian company and they have pretty good stuff
- Oomph! Lava compression shorts: these shorts are awesome, dries quickly from the swim, just enough padding for the bike, and nice fit for the run, I like Oomph! Sports a lot
Swimming
- swim cap: usually collect this from a race, I don't buy swim caps
- Speedo Optic googles: I like the tinted ones
- Ironman Instinct Wetsuit: the company changed names and they're now called Blue Seventy, I recommend getting an Orca wetsuit though
Bicycling
- Giro Atmos bike helmet: blue and white, this is what Discovery team uses
- Oakley sunglasses: best sunglasses around
- Trek gloves, Sidi Genius 5.5 HT Carbon bike shoes
- Bike, Trek SL Madone 5.2 – Carbon Stryke Ironman aerobars, Cane Creek headset, Shimano Ultegra 10 speed, rest are Bontrager parts: Looking to upgrade this year to Look Keo carbon pedals, Chris King headset, and maybe HED 3.0 race wheels, Dura Ace components eventually
- Other bikes I like are from Specialized, LiteSpeed, Serotta, Guru, Felt, and Iro Cycle
- Ironman socks, ultimax: The right pair of socks are really important for an Ironman. For training, I also like Assos bicycling shorts, one of the most comfortable bike shorts out there, and Hincapie bike jerseys, Craft undershirts
Running
- ASICS Nimbus running shoes: ASICS is one of the best running shoe brands around, New Balance is good too
Food and miscellaneous
- Carbo Pro, Thermolytes, Cytomax (peach or tropical fruit), GU gel (chocolate, vanilla, banana blitz)
- Body Glide, Assos cream, race belt, race chip strap