Race Checklist  Click for printable PDF

I. Swim

__  goggles           

__  swimsuit

__  ear/nose plugs

__  sunblock

__  lens cleaner

__  watch - Ironman

__  thongs/flipflops

__  fresh t-shirt after the race

__  waterpan

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II. Bike

__  bike

__  cycling shoes

__  race wheel set/tires

__  extra tubes

__  presta valve adapter

__  patch kit

__  tire levers - 2-3

__  pump (gauge marked for race day PSI)

__  CO2 dispenser - 2-3 cartridges

__  chain cleaner

__  chain lubricant

__  tool kit/set of metric allen wrenches

__  spoke wrench

__  duck tape

__  6-8 rubber bands

__  fluid for race water bottles

__  bike stand - if yo uhave one - for minor repairs/adjustments

__  rim strip tape - 1-2 rolls

__  4-6 trash bag ties

__  4-6 zip ties

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III. Run

__  running shoes w/ lace loks

__  extra pair of lace loks

__  extra pair of shoe laces

__  Shoe Goo

__  hat

__  sunglasses

__  number belt

__  extra pair of safety pins

__  singlet

__  powder

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IV. Nutrition

            __  water to drink before the race

            __  fluids to drink during the race

            __  water/fluids to drink in the car on the way home  (MLO)

            __  energy bars - 2-3  (MLO/GeniSoy)

            __  energy gels -  3 or more (Carb Boom)

            __  banana

            __  ibuprofen

            __  Magonate - for cramping and/or fatigue

            __  protein drink mix (MLO)

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V. General

                   __  money - buy at the expo, emergency

__  water pan

__  towel

__  eye drops

__  extra case for contact lenses

__  keys to car (keep extra set in gear bag)

__  pad and pen/pencil

__  3-5 business cards

__  Bodyglide /vasoline

__  deodorant

__  cologne

__  magic marker - permanent

VI. Before the race

             __  bike tune up (Temple Terrace Schwinn)

             __  clipless pedals cleaned and lubricated

             __  check race wheelset / tires - change over

             __  chain cleaned

             __  bar tape need replacing?

             __  no broken spokes in wheels

             __  toe clip straps need replacing

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VII. Bill Floyd Coaching Website

__  www.TriFloyd.com

__  check regularly triathlon race calendar

__  check for new clinics/camps

__  check out websites of sponsors

__  download triathlon training log

__  check website store for needed products