Open-water swimming vs Triathlon
Open-water swimming and triathlon have 86% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.
| What | Open-water swimming | Triathlon |
|---|---|---|
| Time a week | 3 hours a week | 8 hours a week |
| Who with | On your own | On your own |
| You end up with | A skill you got better at | A skill you got better at |
| Feels | Calm | Lively |
| To start | $150 | $500 |
Choose open-water swimming if
- Cheaper to start
- No winners or losers
- Quicker first wins
About $150 to start, then about $10 a month.
Choose triathlon if
- Costs more to start
- More competitive
- Slower to reward you
About $500 to start, then about $60 a month.
What you'll need
- Open-water swimming: About $150 to start, then about $10 a month. Full cost breakdown
- Triathlon: About $500 to start, then about $60 a month. Full cost breakdown