Holiday Gift Guide for Triathletes. Gifts for the Swim.

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Now that you’ve eaten all the turkey, the holiday music is blaring on the radio and sappy holiday movies can be found on tv. This means one thing! It’s time to think about what to get that triathlon sweetie on your list. I will be heading into my third year racing triathlons and so have started to find some of my favorite items for the swim the bike, the bike and the run. Here are my picks for this years holiday gift guide for triathletes for the swim!

Goodies for the Swim!

1.ROKA F1 Googles $20

ROKA F1 Google for the swim.

These goggles boast a small frame great for smaller, narrower faces. The have glare reduction making them great for the open water swim.  You can also choose from several different  SPCTRM™ LENS TINTS which are great for different lighting conditions. The price is right at $20!

2. Garmin Fenix 3, Sapphire, White Rose/Gold $599.00

Garmin fēnix 3 multisport watch

This is definitely a splurge item but well worth the price tag! This watch has so many great features including the functions for tracking your swim workout. The fēnix 3 tracks your distance, pace, stroke count and more and you can set it to track laps for the distance of the pool that you are training in. You can set it to track open water swimming as well. The distance tracking is very accurate too (Check out this great review from DC Rainmaker). You can purchase one that monitors heart rate or you can use a heart rate strap. The Garmin fēnix 3 also has Multisport mode which means that it will transition from one sport to the next when you press the lap button. This is awesome for training and racing as you will be able to look at each part of your training or race in single segments when you are finished! This watch has many other fantastic features as well  . . .

3. Speedo Mix-A-Lot Pull Buoy Training Aid, Red/White/Blue, One Size $15

Organic Runner Mom’s Holiday Gift Guide Triathlon Speedo Pull Buoy

This buoy is perfect for using to help with upper body strength when swimming. It is also good for practicing stroke rotation when swimming freestyle. This is a great swimmers tool for your triathlon bag as you head to the pool.
4. Speed Hound Swim Buoy – Open Water Swim Buoy Flotation Device With Dry Bag and Waterproof Cell Phone Case (Orange) for Swimmers, Triathletes, and Snorkelers. Floats for Safer Swims  $35

Speed Hound Swim Buoy

Safety first! Going for an open water swim? Keep your triathlete safer with this swim buoy for increased visibility when they are training in open water. Every open water swimmer should have one of these!

5. VOLARE Women’s Sleeveless Wetsuit $222 US Dollars

Volare Women’s Sleeveless Wetsuit

Volare Sports is a relatively new wetsuit company based in Australia. They most recently introduced this great women’s sleeveless wetsuit. It is made from Neoprene and has a breakaway zipper for fast transitions during your next triathlon. The triathlete in your love would love this great pick for their next big race!

6. SMASHFEST Queen Sakura Sun Silicone Swim Cap  $12

Holiday Gift Guide for Triathletes. Swim Cap from Smashfest Queen

In bright pink you will be more visible in the open water in this swim cap. Since it is silicone it is more tear resistant and is a better protectant for your hair. Plus this swim cap comes to you from an awesome triathlon company started by two amazing female triathletes Hilary Biscay (World Champion) and Michele Landry (triathlete and designer extraordinaire).

7. SMASHFEST Queen IROCK TriSuit $155

Smashfestqueen IROCK trisuit

You will rock the swim in this one piece trisuit from Smashfest Queen. This trisuit features a racerback style with pockets in back to stuff all of your race fuel. There is a tri fleece pad and compression leg-bands. You will love this fun but badass polkadot print!

8. TYR Women’s Solid Durafast Diamondback Workout Bikini,Black,Small Price Starts at 31.99

Women’s Tyr Durafast diamondback Workout bikini

Everyone needs a good training suit for the pool. This solid two piece is perfect for all of the training workouts leading up to your next triathlon. The top is supportive and the bottoms provide good coverage. This suit is sure to stay in place in the pool!

What will do you want for the holidays for your triathlon swim training?