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2008-08-11 9:16 AM

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Subject: List of things to bring
Getting ready to do my first sprint tri, and I'm trying to make a list of things to bring...what things do YOU bring to a race, or what should I NOT forget?

2008-08-11 10:08 AM
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I think this is all I had yesterday

  • Big colorful towel to lay out in Transition under Bike (easy to spot, wipe feet) 
  • Swim goggles - (2 pair, just in case, and I use spit so no anti fog stuff)
  • Body Glide
  • Wetsuit if wetsuit legal
  • Sport Sunglasses
  • Cycling shoes
  • Filled Water Bottle for Bike +One on towel to chug a bit after swim
  • Any fuel you might use.  I choke down a Gu toward the end of the bike to power me thru Run
  • Helmet
  • Run socks- 2 pair (even for a sprint I don't like to run w/out)
  • Running cap
  • Running Shoes
  • Race Belt
  • Timing chip strap -- I have my own, cuz it's smaller + safety pin it together! Mine nearly got pulled off in my race yesterday
  • Change of clothes
  • USAT card / ID
  • Heart rate moniter if you use one
2008-08-11 12:19 PM
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Excellent list...I added a few of those to my list.
2008-08-11 12:45 PM
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Here's the checklist I made and take to races and use in packing beforehand:

Triathlon Equipment Checklist.

Feet.
0 Transition area sandals.
0 Cycling shoes (cleats checked).
0 Running shoes.
0 Bodyglide AND Sportslick.
0 Clean socks.
0 Extra running shoes for transition run if needed.

Race Clothing.
0 Warm-up pants.
0 Fleece Top.
0 Shell Jacket.
0 Fleece watch cap.
0 Tri shorts.
0 Race singlet.
0 One piece suit.
0 Wetsuit.
0 Number belt.
0 Spare number belt.
0 Safety pins.
0 Racing hat.
0 Sunglasses with VR28 and Blue Iridium lens.
0 Spare “after race” glasses with lens cleaner
0 Helmet.
0 Arm and leg warmers.
0 Neoprene swim cap.
0 Swim goggles (2 pair minimum).
0 Ear plugs.
0 Wetsuit.

Additional Race Gear.
0 Beach towel, smaller towel, wash cloth.
0 Toilet paper in Ziploc bag and wet wipes.
0 Large permanent markers.
0 Duct tape, electrical tape, zip ties.
0 Bull Frog sunscreen gel and biodegradable soap.
0 Two way allen wrench, multitool, disk adapters.
2008-08-11 2:21 PM
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I threw a piece of my daughter's driveway chalk in the bag.  I noticed people writing thier numbers on the pavement in front of the bike.  It seemed stupid the first time I seen it.  Then as I ran in to find my red bike in a sea of red bikes, it did not seem so stupid.

Joe

Oh and a real comfy pair of loose shorts for afterwards Surprised



Edited by Puppetmaster 2008-08-11 2:23 PM
2008-08-11 3:10 PM
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That's a good idea!

2008-08-12 9:06 AM
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Puppetmaster - 2008-08-11 2:21 PM

I threw a piece of my daughter's driveway chalk in the bag. I noticed people writing thier numbers on the pavement in front of the bike. It seemed stupid the first time I seen it. Then as I ran in to find my red bike in a sea of red bikes, it did not seem so stupid.

Joe

Oh and a real comfy pair of loose shorts for afterwards Surprised

Love that idea. I'll be taking some chalk now! 

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