Running vs Triathlon
Running and triathlon have 88% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.
| What | Running | 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 | Lively | Lively |
| To start | $100 | $500 |
Choose running if
- Cheaper to start
- Quicker first wins
- No winners or losers
About $100 to start. Little or nothing after that.
Choose triathlon if
- Costs more to start
- Slower to reward you
- More competitive
About $500 to start, then about $60 a month.
What you'll need
- Running: Running Shoes Full cost breakdown
- Triathlon: About $500 to start, then about $60 a month. Full cost breakdown