We're upon the holiday season, which means it's time to start making our triathlete Christmas list. I'm pretty confident I won't get anything off this list, but a guy can dream, right?
1. PowerTap Power Meter - Of all the potential accessories you can get for a bike, this is going to give you the best benefit, hands down. With the many variables of outdoor riding a PowerMeter will tell you your wattage and give you a true representation of your effort.
2. Zipp 808 Wheelset - This has to be 2nd on my list because of the added benefit of speed they add, specifically on the courses I will ride this year, Wildflower Long Course and IM CDA.
3. Swim partner - while I enjoy swimming, anything after 2000 yards of laps I tend to lose interest pretty quick. Having someone to swim with would make those laps go by much faster.
4. Forerunner 310TX - This is the ultimate triathletes watch - tracks all the good stuff, and can even connect with your power meter via ANT+.
5. Arms warmers - I will probably need these for my early spring rides and possibly early races. I'm a huge wuss when it comes to cold weather
6. Pre-made meals. A friend of mine, Vince Matteo, is an awesome triathlete and great cook. All his meals are extremely healthy and taste great.
7. A winter home in Southern California. Mountains to your east, ocean to your west, and warm weather. Seriously, can't beat that setup. I don't think the girl's grandparents would ever let us leave though :)
8. New bike trainer, preferably this one. I've got a bike trainer now, but it sounds like a train going through my basement, which forces me to turn up the TV louder, thus angering others in the house. I think that's reason enough, don't you?
9. Garmin Edge 800 - I'll have some long rides this summer and I'm directionally challenged and have known to get lost. The Edge 800 will allow this not to happen.
10. Camps - I'd love to attend a training camp in March/April but I don't think my wife would be to happy leaving her behind with the girls while I'm in warm weather training to my heart's content.
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