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Triathlon Checklist

Triathlon Checklist

Swimming:

  • Wetsuit
  • Body glide, olive oil or pam for around your ankles
  • swim cap
  • ear plugs (optional)
  • goggles

Biking:

  • bike shoes
  • bike socks
  • extra shirt
  • glasses
  • helmet
  • rain jacket (optional)
  • bike
  • water bottles
  • pump (co2) and regular pump for pre-race
  • spare tubes
  • tools

Running:

  • racing flats
  • running shoes
  • running socks and running shorts (incase want to run prior to race)
  • running hat (optional)
  • number belt

Mental:

  • Surveyed the course at a minimum. Do a trial run the week before if you can
  • Picked a good transition location. Rack close to an aisle so you have easy access to your stuff
  • Visualize your whole race, start to finish including the transitions
  • Set goals for your race.

Miscellaneous:

  • Tri-shorts – top – Can swim, bike and run in this, no need to change
  • Towels (2) one old one for standing on
  • plastic bags, garbage bags
  • additional water, sports drink
  • nutritional stuff, including prerace energy bar
  • clean clothes
  • electrician tape
  • watch

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