One of the most nerve-racking things for beginner Triathletes is making sure that you have all of your gear for the triathlon.
You are often rushed, tired and a bit nervous-not the time to realize you forgot your goggles.
I've put together this race day checklist with all of the most common items you'll need for your big day.
It's best to get together all the items on this checklist the night before so you can focus on yourself and the race in the morning.
Hopefully this checklist will help you focus on your race and avoid the last-minute freakout of getting everything together.
Happy race day! Swim: __ Swimsuit (if needed) __ Wetsuit __ 2 sets of Goggles (one backup) __ Body Glide/Anti-chafing product __ Race cap + backup cap Bike: __ Bike (duh) __ Bike Helmet __ Bike Gloves __ Sunglasses __ Bike Shoes __ Socks (if needed) __ Tri/Cycling Shorts __ Tri/Cycling Shirt __ Aero or Water Bottle __ Pump/CO2 __ 3 Spare Tubes __ Bars/Gels/Food Run: __ Running shoes __ Race number __ Racebelt/Fuelbelt __ Bars/Gels Food __ Water bottle/flasks __ Hat __ Sunglasses __ Socks __ Heart Rate Monitor + Strap General: __ Large towel to layout gear __ Sunscreen (Face and body) __ Lip balm __ Directions __ Course map __ Photo ID __ Race Numbers/ID __ Transition Bag __ Money for post race food/drink __ Prescription Glasses/Contacts __ Prescription Medicine Misc Items: __ Socks for post race __ Water for post race __ Warm clothing for post race __ ipod/mp3 (for motivation before race) __ MiniFlashlight __ Camera __ DuctTape (Fixes anything) __ Flipflops/Sandals __ Tools/Allen Wrench __ Chain lube __ Advil/Aspirin __ Plastic Trash Bags __ Wet Wipes