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2010-08-06 4:01 PM

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First tri ever in the morning, 800 swim, 20 mile bike, 3 mile run.  Cross your fingers.

I have seen a list on here of desirable items to take, but can't find it.

So far I have:

Tri-top and bottom
Goggles
Swim Cap (to be given in packet)
Towels

Bike Shoes
Bike Helmet
Water bottles for bike
Pump

Run Shoes
Race belt

Clif bars (never tried GU or the like, don't want to risk it during the race)
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Flops, t-shirt and shorts for before and after

Any and all suggestions are greatly appreciated.

2010-08-06 4:02 PM
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Click on "Race Log" near the top of any page.  There is a button for Race Day Checklist near the bottom of your race log.

Have a great race!
2010-08-06 4:02 PM
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Use this link to customize a checklist.

http://triathlon.racechecklist.com/

Good luck and have fun.

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tgrunnin - 2010-08-06 6:01 PM First tri ever in the morning, 800 swim, 20 mile bike, 3 mile run.  Cross your fingers.

I have seen a list on here of desirable items to take, but can't find it.

So far I have:

Tri-top and bottom
Goggles
Swim Cap (to be given in packet)
Towels

Bike Shoes
Bike Helmet
Water bottles for bike
Pump

Run Shoes
Race belt

Clif bars (never tried GU or the like, don't want to risk it during the race)
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Flops, t-shirt and shorts for before and after

Any and all suggestions are greatly appreciated.


Bike? 

Edit - Arggg, out-sprinted at the line by Bikergrrl!

Edited by axteraa 2010-08-06 4:09 PM
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Subject: RE: First sprint tri in the AM, where is the list
She is sneaky like that :-)

2010-08-06 5:00 PM
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axteraa - 2010-08-06 5:08 PM
tgrunnin - 2010-08-06 6:01 PM First tri ever in the morning, 800 swim, 20 mile bike, 3 mile run.  Cross your fingers.

I have seen a list on here of desirable items to take, but can't find it.

So far I have:

Tri-top and bottom
Goggles
Swim Cap (to be given in packet)
Towels

Bike Shoes
Bike Helmet
Water bottles for bike
Pump

Run Shoes
Race belt

Clif bars (never tried GU or the like, don't want to risk it during the race)
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Flops, t-shirt and shorts for before and after

Any and all suggestions are greatly appreciated.


Bike? 

Edit - Arggg, out-sprinted at the line by Bikergrrl!


Durrr?!!

That would be helpful.
2010-08-06 6:00 PM
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Subject: RE: First sprint tri in the AM, where is the list
There is a great checklist built here on BT. I used it quite a bit, and used it as the base of the one I now routinely use: http://www.coachtj.com/wp-content/2007/07/race-checklist.html
2010-08-06 8:31 PM
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tjtryon - 2010-08-06 7:00 PM There is a great checklist built here on BT. I used it quite a bit, and used it as the base of the one I now routinely use: http://www.coachtj.com/wp-content/2007/07/race-checklist.html[/QUOT... />Why is it "Defogger/Baby Shampoo"? Also why do you need electrical tape?
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tjtryon - 2010-08-06 7:00 PM There is a great checklist built here on BT. I used it quite a bit, and used it as the base of the one I now routinely use: http://www.coachtj.com/wp-content/2007/07/race-checklist.html[/QUOT... />



That's great.  Thanks

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Sketch - 2010-08-06 9:31 PM

tjtryon - 2010-08-06 7:00 PM There is a great checklist built here on BT. I used it quite a bit, and used it as the base of the one I now routinely use: http://www.coachtj.com/wp-content/2007/07/race-checklist.html[/QUOT... />Why is it "Defogger/Baby Shampoo"? Also why do you need electrical tape?


I've found johnson's baby shampoo to be the best defogger for goggles. You just never know when you'll need electrical tape - plugging bar ends, taping gu to your top tube, I have a couple of strips wrapped on my bike in the event I need it for something during the race too.

Edited by tjtryon 2010-08-06 8:49 PM

2010-08-06 8:59 PM
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tjtryon - 2010-08-06 9:48 PM
Sketch - 2010-08-06 9:31 PM
tjtryon - 2010-08-06 7:00 PM There is a great checklist built here on BT. I used it quite a bit, and used it as the base of the one I now routinely use: http://www.coachtj.com/wp-content/2007/07/race-checklist.html[/QUOT... />Why is it "Defogger/Baby Shampoo"? Also why do you need electrical tape?
I've found johnson's baby shampoo to be the best defogger for goggles. You just never know when you'll need electrical tape - plugging bar ends, taping gu to your top tube, I have a couple of strips wrapped on my bike in the event I need it for something during the race too.

Thanks for telling me that, now I don't have to buy any defogger!  
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Sketch - 2010-08-06 9:59 PM

tjtryon - 2010-08-06 9:48 PM
Sketch - 2010-08-06 9:31 PM
tjtryon - 2010-08-06 7:00 PM There is a great checklist built here on BT. I used it quite a bit, and used it as the base of the one I now routinely use: http://www.coachtj.com/wp-content/2007/07/race-checklist.html[/QUOT... />Why is it "Defogger/Baby Shampoo"? Also why do you need electrical tape?
I've found johnson's baby shampoo to be the best defogger for goggles. You just never know when you'll need electrical tape - plugging bar ends, taping gu to your top tube, I have a couple of strips wrapped on my bike in the event I need it for something during the race too.

Thanks for telling me that, now I don't have to buy any defogger!  


Make sure it is tears free. Smear it in really well, then lightly rinse it out and let it air dry. The concept is to have something that reduces surface tension in water - water can't pool up then.

Edited by tjtryon 2010-08-06 9:02 PM
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Your legs.  Don't forget your legs. 
2010-08-06 9:19 PM
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ugh!  I looked all over for the customized BT list a few days ago and couldn't find it!!  That's why I forgot my flip flops!  It wasn't the end of the world, but they certainly would have come in handy! lol!

2010-08-07 11:17 AM
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Bruenor - 2010-08-06 10:02 PM Your legs.  Don't forget your legs. 


Well the first one is down.  Had a great time.  Unfortunately I did leave my legs out on the bike course somewhere, struggled through the run or walk I probably should call most of it.

The defogger idea will definitely go with me next time as I couldn't see the second 400 m.

Ready for the next, after a little more training of course.

2010-08-07 11:44 AM
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Jenn, the boys...did you start running to run after or run from!!
2010-08-07 11:46 AM
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tgrunnin,  seriously now - how was it?  I have my first in 2 weeks - I'm petrified!  Did you do any warm up before entering the pool?  I have a fear of being so excited I can't catch my breath on the first lap...
2010-08-07 4:07 PM
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No warmup, it was in a lake the temp of bath water.  I'm not the strongest swimmer so I felt I needed to reserve everything for the acutal swim.
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