Swimming vs Triathlon
Swimming and triathlon have 85% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.
| What | 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 | $30 | $500 |
Choose swimming if
- Cheaper to start
- More of an indoor thing
- Quicker first wins
About $30 to start, then about $30 a month.
Choose triathlon if
- Costs more to start
- More time outside
- Slower to reward you
About $500 to start, then about $60 a month.
What you'll need
- Swimming: Goggles, Pool entry Full cost breakdown
- Triathlon: About $500 to start, then about $60 a month. Full cost breakdown