Race Checklist for Away Races

SWIM

  • Swim suit / or race outfit
  • Goggles
  • Wetsuit
  • Body Glide
  • Swim cap
  • Transition towel

BIKE

  • Bike
  • Helmet
  • Biking shoes/
  • shoe covers for cold
  • Socks
  • Cycling shorts
  • Cycling top
  • Arm / leg warmers
  • Floor pump
  • Water bottles
  • Bento box
  • Glasses
  • Electrical tape (for gels)
  • Tools / patch kit
  • Tubes / Hand pump / CO2 /
  • Tire Levers, etc.
  • Grease / chain lube
  • Bike lock for campsite
  • Valve Extenders (for race wheels)
  • Skewers (for race wheels)

RUN

  • Race type outfit
  • Running hat / visor
  • Sunglasses
  • Running shoes / socks
  • Orthotics
  • Water bottle / fuel belt

RACE SPECIFIC (varies by race)

  • USAT Card / identification
  • Race instructions
  • Swim cap from race packet
  • Timing chip
  • Race number / race belt
  • (or safety pins)
  • Bike / helmet numbers

RACE FOOD

  • ENERGY BARS
  • DRINK POWDER /
  • extra bike bottles
  • GELS / Gel flask if you use
  • Salt / electrolyte tablets
  • LOTS of BOTTLED WATER
  • Post-race protein drink

CAMP

  • Tent / tarp / stakes
  • Sleeping bag
  • Sleeping pad / air mattress /
  • pillow
  • Lantern / flashlight /
  • batteries / headlamp
  • Friday snacks, dinner
  • Sat breakfast / snacks / dinner
  • Sunday breakfast / snacks
  • Coffee, tea, hot chocolate
  • Pot for boiling water
  • Cooler / lots of ice
  • Cookware / utensils if needed
  • Bottle opener, can opener,
  • corkscrew
  • Beer, wine, plastic cups
  • Plate/bowl/mug/sharp knife/
  • cutting board
  • BBQ tools
  • Foil, plastic wrap/bags,
  • matches / butane lighter,
  • plastic containers, garbage bags
  • Firewood
  • Sponge / soap /
  • towel for clean up
  • Plastic bags for dirty /
  • wet clothes
  • Blanket / chair for sitting
  • around campfire

PERSONAL KIT

  • Use plastic zip bags to keep
  • things dry
  • Comb / brush / hair band /
  • hair ties
  • Toothbrush / paste / dental floss
  • Deodorant
  • Soap / Small shampoo /
  • conditioner
  • Shower shoes
  • Razor
  • Towels
  • Sunscreen
  • After sun lotion / Aloe Vera
  • Lip balm w/sunscreen
  • Aleve / Advil
  • Any current prescriptions/
  • vitamins
  • Toilet paper -
  • regular or Densepak
  • Nail clippers
  • First aid supplies
  • Bug repellent / citronella candles
  • Ice bag (for soreness, injuries)

OTHER

  • Watch / Heart rate monitor
  • Triathlon Bag
  • Warm up pants
  • Sunscreen
  • More water Bottles
  • Rain jacket
  • Alarm clock
  • Walkman / iPod / books /
  • magazines, chill stuff!
  • Extra shoes (not running/cycling)
  • Hotel / Camp information
  • Directions to race start
  • Extra car keys for your
  • carpool buddy!!

 

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