You have been training for months for your race tomorrow. Your mind is racing aimless you have set and checked your alarm clock three times over to make sure you don’t oversleep. For the athletes that this is your first race you maybe second guessing yourself on your training and why I signed up for this. All I have to say is relax you have this!!! Let’s go through the check list of the items you will need for the big day so you can get plenty of sleep!!
The list we provide is a simple list of essentials to complete your race. The most important thing to have to be successful is a GOOD ATTITUDE and STAY CALM. Everything may not go as planned while you are driving to the race or setting up your transition. Just make sure that you don’t let these little things before the race ruin all your day.
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Swimming Essentials:
☐Swimsuit, Tri Suit, Tri Shorts and Top
☐Wetsuit
☐Swim Cap
☐Goggles
☐Extra Pair of Goggles
☐Swim Socks
☐Old pair socks, plastic bag
☐Anti-Chafe, Body Glide, Suit Juice Tri-Slide
☐Old Shirt or Towel
☐Waterproof sunscreen
☐Ear Plugs
Bike essentials:
☐Bike
☐Helmet
☐Cycling Shoes and Socks
☐Sunglasses
☐Water bottle(s)
☐Nutrition, Energy Gel or Snacks
☐Tool Kit: Tube, Co2, levers, multi-tool
☐Floor pump
Run essentials:
☐Running Shoes with elastic or quick laces
☐Hat/Visor
☐Race Belt
☐Nutritional Belt
☐Water Bottle
Other Items:
☐Watch and Monitors
☐Warm Clothes or Rain Clothes
☐Sunscreen
☐Transition Bag
☐Extra Energy gels and snacks
☐Sandals
☐Change of clothes for post-race