Just get out there: The kit you need to get into swim, cycle and run 

Don’t stress about having the best or latest gear — it shouldn’t cost a fortune, writes Micheál Costello

Micheál Costello: "Sports that should be accessible to everyone, such as swimming, cycling, and running, are at risk of becoming elitist because the latest kit can cost a fortune."

Content about running, triathlon, cycling, Hyrox has taken over our Instagram feeds, and I’m here for it. As a member of the Irish triathlon team and a three-time Ironman finisher, I started with the philosophy of simply getting out and going for a run or cycle. And, no, I didn’t need €300 carbon shoes or a €7,000 bike.

Sports that should be accessible to everyone, such as swimming, cycling, and running, are at risk of becoming elitist because the latest kit can cost a fortune.