Triathlon Checklist

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!
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Post Race:
         Towel
         Change of clothes
         Recovery Drink
         Change of shoes