Triathlon Checklist
Race Checklist
I. Swim
__ goggles
__ swimsuit
__ ear/nose plugs
__ sunblock
__ lens cleaner
__ watch - Ironman
__ thongs/flipflops
__ fresh t-shirt after the race
__ waterpan
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
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
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)
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
VII. Bill Floyd Coaching Website
__ 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