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Triathlon Race Day Check List

What do I need to bring to a race? (Triathlon check list)

 

List of race day necessities:

 

• Bike (don’t laugh, We’ve seen it happen)
• Helmet (and this happens more than you think)
• Cycling and running shoes (plus something to wear after the race)
• Spare wheels or at spare least tyres
• Air pump / Track Pump / Co2 Canister (don’t hope the guy next to you has one)
• Race uniform (tri top and bottom, running/swim shorts, etc)
• Wetsuit (if new, make sure you’ve tried it on and tried getting it off)
• Swim goggles and cap (although most races provide you with a cap)
• Body glide
• Sunglasses

• Race belt
• Several pairs of socks
• Gloves
• Water bottles (several)
• Water/energy drink/race food
• Towel (two in fact, one to place by your bike, one for after event to dry off)
• Lubricant and tools (especially allen keys, zip ties and electrical tape)
• Race packet (with race number, course map, starting info, wave info, etc)
• Race belt, safety pins and rubber bands
• First aid kit / Vaseline / sunscreen / talcum powder

• Toilet Roll / Baby Wipes

• Medication

• Bin Liner for packing stuff afterwards

• Duct Tape & Cable Ties (Optional)

• Triathlon Membership Card and Race Registration Details

• Watch / GPS

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Race Day To-Do’s

  • Wake up early and eat 3-4 hours before your start time. Eat only familiar, easily-digestible foods (example: banana and a bagel with jam).

  • Stop drinking fluids about 2 hours before your start time. Continue sipping as needed. Pee, pee, and then pee again (don’t worry, everybody pees in their wetsuit).

  • Get to the race early to secure a good spot in transition. Ideally, this is a spot on the end of the rack close to the bike in/out.

     

    • Make a mental note of landmarks to help you easily find your rack.

    • Use a bright-colored towel so your area stands out…and be courteous. NO BEACH TOWELS!

    • Leave the balloons at home – you will not make any friends if your balloon is tangled around someone else’s bike.

  • Organize your gear in the order you will use it – run through transitions in your mind.

  • Complete a good 10-15 minute running warm-up about 45 minutes before start time.

  • Put on your wetsuit and hop in the water for a good swim warm-up 15-20 minutes before your start time. Be on the line 5-10 minutes before the gun.

  • Remember that this is why you put in all those training hours. Believe in your training, do your best – and have fun!

  • Credit to : www.trainingpeaks.com for the Race Day To-Do's

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