Race Day Checklist | ||||
The best way to ensure a successful race day is to first be prepared. Lay things out on your floor or bed and visualize each step of a triathlon to figure out what you may need (better to over prepare than under). Pack everything up the night before and place your gear by the front door so you don't forget anything! | ||||
SWIM | ||||
✔ | Must Have | ✔ | Optional | Notes |
time chip | spare googles | |||
swim cap | lube (Tri-Slide/Body Glide) | |||
goggles | Anti-fog wipes/spray | |||
wetsuit | Ear + Nose plugs | |||
swim suit/tri clothes | ||||
BIKE | ||||
✔ | Must Have | ✔ | Optional | Notes |
bike | floor pump | |||
cycle shoes | race belt | |||
helmet | Anti-Chaffe Crème (i.e. Chami Butter) | |||
race bib | bike shorts | |||
flat repair kit (levers, tube, hand pump or CO2) | bike jersey/shirt | |||
sunglasses | socks | |||
water bottle(s) | ||||
nutrition (gels, bars, sports drink, salt tabs, etc) | ||||
RUN | ||||
✔ | Must Have | ✔ | Optional | Notes |
shoes | visor/hat | |||
nutrition (gels, bars, sports drink, salt tabs, etc) | water belt | |||
TRANSITION | ||||
✔ | Must Have | ✔ | Optional | Notes |
Bag/backpack | visilbe ribbon/flag, etc to spot your bike | |||
Towel | Extra H20 bottle to spray off feet | |||
MISCELLANEOUS | ||||
✔ | Optional | ✔ | Optional | Notes |
Advil | antibacterial handwipes | |||
sun block | heart rate monitor | |||
directions to race | money | |||
extra food (banana, granola bar, gatorade, etc) | camera | |||
garbage bag | medicine | |||
bandaids | Bio Freeze / Icy Hot | |||
watch | dry clothes (jacket, sandals, etc) |