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What do I need to do a triathlon?
Come prepared ... the GGTC recommended race check list
General

( ) Race packet
( ) USAT card
( ) Race entry confirmation letter
( ) Wallet, ID, license, cash, etc.
( ) Transition bag (preferably backpack style)
( ) Pre-race meal
( ) Energy bars and/or gels
( ) Fluid replacement drinks and/or water
( ) Body glide
( ) Watch/Heart rate monitor
( ) First aid kit
( ) Toothbrush and paste
( ) Hotel information
( ) Directions, maps, etc to race start
( ) Walkman, books, magazines, etc.
( ) Extra safety pins
( ) Extra swimsuit
( ) Extra towels
( ) Extra contacts/glasses
( ) Ibuprofen and prescription drugs you take
(iM) Reflective tape

Swim

( ) Swimsuit
( ) Wetsuit
( ) Goggles
( ) Earplugs
( ) Extra cap
( ) Towel (big and little)
( ) Water in a pan to wash sand off feet in T1

Bike

( ) Bike
( ) Bike helmet
( ) Bike jersey
( ) Bike gloves
( ) Bike shorts (sometimes worn underneath wetsuit)
( ) Bike shoes
( ) Sports bra
( ) Sunglasses
( ) Patch kit
( ) Pump (floor and emergency pumps)
( ) Spare tubes
( ) Tools
( ) Water bottles
( ) Small towel
(iM) Extra tube
(iM) Bento box
(iM) Underseat bag
(iM) Extra water bottles
(iM) Food you plan to carry on the bike

Run

( ) Running hat
( ) Running shoes
( ) Orthotics (if you need them)
( ) Running shirt/singlet
( ) Running shorts/pants
( ) Running socks
( ) Number belt
( ) Fuel/water belt
( ) Sunglasses
(iM) Food
(iM) Extra socks
(iM) Long-sleeved shirt

Post Race & Other Items To Consider

( ) Comfortable clothes AND shoes for after the race
( ) Sunscreen
( ) Extra water to rehydrate
( ) Post race food/drink
( ) Toilet paper
( ) Spare goggles, glasses, contacts, socks, etc.
( ) Magic marker
( ) Camera
( ) Film
( ) Cell phone and charger




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