Trail running vs Triathlon
Trail running and triathlon have 87% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.
| What | Trail running | Triathlon |
|---|---|---|
| Time a week | 4 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 trail running if
- Cheaper to start
- No winners or losers
- More relaxing
About $150 to start. Little or nothing after that.
Choose triathlon if
- Costs more to start
- More competitive
- Livelier
About $500 to start, then about $60 a month.
What you'll need
- Trail running: About $150 to start. Little or nothing after that. Full cost breakdown
- Triathlon: About $500 to start, then about $60 a month. Full cost breakdown