The TriFitness kit list will help you prepare for training and racing. You may not need everything on the list, so why not print it out, and adapt it to your needs?
Swim:Swim suit/or race outfit Goggles Wetsuit Body Glide Swim cap Transition towel Bike:Bike Helmet Bike shoes/shoe covers for cold Socks Cycling shorts Cycling top Arm/leg warmers Track pump Water bottles Sunglasses Electrical tape (for gels) Tools/patch kit Tubes/hand pump/CO2/tyre levers, etc. Chain lube Bike lock Valve extenders (for race wheels) Skewers (for race wheels) Run:Race outfit Running hat/visor Sunglasses Running shoes/socks Orthodics Water bottle/fuel belt Race specific (varies from race to race):Triathon Australia membership card/identification Race instructions Swim cap from race pack Timing chip Race number Race belt (or safety pins) Bike helmet numbers Race food Energy bars Drink powder Extra bottles Gels/gel flask Salt/electrolyte tablets Lots of bottles water Post-race protein drink/bar Personal kit:Use plastic zip bags to keep things dry Comb/brush/hair band/hair ties Tooth brush/paste/dental floss Deodorant Soap/shampoo/conditioner Razor Towels Sunscreen After sun lotion/aloe vera Lip balm Any current prescriptions/vitamins Toilet paper Nail clippers First aid supplies Insect repellent Ice pack Other:Watch/ heart race monitor Triathlon bag Warm up pants Rain jacket Alarm clock Ipod/books/magazines (chillout stuff) Extra shoes (not running/cycling) Hotel/camp information Directions to race start Extra car keys |