Sneakers

Over everything else, the most important item you need to do a triathlon is good running sneakers. Jessica's were way old and worn-down, so on advice from Karen, we went to JackRabbit in Union Square. What makes JackRabbit particularly awesome is that they film you running on a treadmill, then analyze the footage to see what kind of a runner you are -- and then recommend the appropriate shoes. And there's no obligation to buy, which is good 'cause I'm cheap.

Check out the nifty lil' camera by the bottom.


Jess jumped on the treadmill first.

Jess ran for a few minutes and then let out a whine: "I RUN LIKE A GIRL!"

I had no idea what this meant, but I decided not to say anything. This is one of those lose-lose situations in a relationship.

Here I am taking my turn on the treadmill.


It turns out that the sneakers I have are pretty good for the type of runner I am (slight overpronator), which is just dumb luck since I only picked 'em 'cause they looked nice.

Jess bought her sneakers and I tried on a bathing suit, which was incredibly small. I'm used to bathing suits that hang down to my knees. This one...not so much. Jess squealed, grabbed the camera and took pictures of my butt, which I will not post here. Not yet, anyway. I still need you to donate.

Here's a pretty nifty close-up of the camera where they do all the analyzing, frame by frame.

I highly recommend this place -- prices are reasonable (sneakers are expensive everywhere!) and the staff is quite nice as well.