Triathlons take a lot of gear. As a beginner, this can be overwhelming. As you collect gear, it can quickly become a fun aspect of the sport. Your exact checklist for a triathlon may vary. But, there are a few necessities and things you cannot forget. Here is my pre-race checklist for triathlons of all distances! Triathlon Bag: Sunscreen Vaseline/Body Glide Wetsuit/Swim Skin Tri Top Tri Shorts Swim Goggles Bib Belt Running Shoes Biking Shoes Hydration (bottles, water, electrolytes, etc) Nutrition (all fuels needed during pre/during/post race) Hat Sunglasses Helmets Socks Towel Flashlight (most tris start before sunrise!) Now, what should you be leaving in your transition area? Transition Area: Run shoes Bike shoes Bib for run (bib on a bib belt) Hydration bottles on bike Nutrition on Bike Sunglasses (optional) Helmet Hat (optional) Towel (used as mat for all gear) Extra nutrition and hydration Socks (optional) Here are a few things you need to remember for race day: Race Day: Numbers on Body Numbers on Helmet Numbers on Bike Timing Chip Swim Cap Swim Goggles Bib on bib Belt Now that the race is over, don’t just stand around all morning in your tri gear! Be comfortable to watch other finish the race and wait for awards! Post Race: Towel Change of clothes Recovery Drink Change of shoes
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AuthorSean Spire is the Owner and Head Coach of Aspire. Athletically, he enjoys lifting heavy shit, running in the middle of the day, and tough MetCons. Personally, he likes spending time with his amazing wife, Erika, and dog, Reef. Archives
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