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This suit performs in all three sports – swimming, cycling and running. SKINS TRI400 Compression Tri Suit targeted dynamic gradient compression reduces lactic acid build up by increasing circulation to deliver more oxygen to your muscles. It provides 50+ UV protection from the sun and a comfortable fit using anti-friction carbon panels, which also minimize drag and aid performance in the water. Ultra light weight TRI400 chamois protects with a slim profile. The permanent antimicrobial treatment discourages bacteria and minimizes odor.

Feel comfortable and fast in De Soto’s Forza Trisuit. Their Forza Compressor™ double legband provides support for hamstrings and quadriceps. The Invisipad™ is a quick-drying, thin fleece offering comfort on your rear without the bulky feel of a pad. Skin Cooler™ Stretch panels gives you flexibility. It has five utility pockets, 16″ YKK® front zipper and Curvilinear™ seamlines. The company spent years refining the details of this suit so that you feel best on race day.

Run, ride, track your workouts and listen to your favorite tunes at the same time, that’s what Motorola’s MOTOACTV™ was built for. This lightweight portable device can hold up to 4,000 songs and can be heard through the SF5700 or SF500 headphones that deliver high sound quality with real time readouts of your heart rate, eliminating the need for a chest strap. Performance data, such as pace, distance, calories burned, map out route covered and heart rate, is shown on its 1.6″ sweat proof, scratch resistant, color touchscreen and is automatically transferred wirelessly to MOTOACTV.com. Lasts up to five hours with GPS on, two weeks standby, supports Bluetooth 4.0 and can sync with the latest Android-powered smartphone to receive incoming calls and texts.

Some of you may not realize that muscles are bundled in a sheath called myofascial tissue, and that tissue can tighten up over time, due to training, injury or repetitive stress, etc., and interfere with your training and performance (bad form, muscles over compensating for tightness in another area, restricted movement…). To help loosen up the tissue and get some knots out, Trigger Point’s Performance Ultimate 6 Kit is designed for those who are seeking benefits of a massage on a daily basis for the entire body without having to go to a massage therapist. The kit contains a massage ball, footballer, one quadballer, the Ultimate 6 Guidebook and DVD. Their patented material mimics feel of the human thumb for a safe and effective self applied massage. Areas the tools in the kit can be applied to are the soleus, quads, IT band, piriformis, psoas and pectorals.

Louis Garneau’s Elite Lazer Tek suit is designed for high performance. Available for men and women, it integrates technical fabrics. Carbon-X Mesh™ construction favors blood circulation, Lazer Rev™ fabric provides compression to improve muscle performance and Reflexx™ fabric offers breathability. It’s seamless for a smooth feel with next-to-skin fit while its Tri-Rev™ fabric offers UPF/SPF 50_ protection. The Tri Elite chamois is quick drying and lightweight. Two side pockets keeps small gels and tab for when you need them on the course.

Tri Girl’s Olympus Tri Suit is made for training or racing. Made from lightweight, quick drying material, the suit features a triathlon specific chamois for comfort on the bike while being bulk free for the run. No side seams mean less risk of chafing and a large mesh ventilation panel on the back torso for breathability and cooling. Comes with a separate matching support crop top.

Maintain safe electrolyte levels with Saltstick’s salt stick dispenser. Designed to fit on mountain bike, triathlon and road handlebars, the dispenser is lightweight, water-resistant and pops out capsules with a simple turning of the knob. It can hold six capsules and fits all capsules currently on the market. It also fits on race belts and is USA Triathlon compliant. SaltStick Caps can be consumed prior to an activity and to replenish electrolytes during recovery.

Scape’s SPF 50+ athlete sunblock is made for endurance sports. This long lasting protection minimizes damage from the sun’s UV rays and it’s waterproof and sweatproof, which means it won’t run into your eyes. The formula also lets your skin breathe naturally and is fortified with Vitamin E and antioxidants. A must have in your tri-gear.

Zoot’s latest backpack is lightweight and durable to handle all your gear for race day. The Ultra Tri travel bag is airline carry-on compatible with a removable sealed wetsuit compartment, molded helmet compartment, exterior water bottle pockets, fleece lined top pocket for delicate items, mesh interior storage pockets for organization and even a triathlon checklist inside the bag. Dimensions are 13″ wide (33cm), 10″ deep (26cm), 23″ tall (58.5cm) with an adjustable waist belt and sternum strap.

Whether you are new to tri or have taken a long break, Spinervals Competition 21 Aero Base Builder IV will help build and develop your aerobic base. This 70 minute DVD with Coach Troy Jacobson focuses on training your blue aerobic zone, which is ideal for long races by getting your body to adapt to using fats for as the primary fuel. There is an option to turn off the audio so you can jam to your own music if wanted. Compatible with all stationary bikes.