My Triathlon Packing List
This morning, I ignored all heat advisories (oops) and hopped on my bike for one last little workout before the tri.
I rode for a half hour, covering 6.5 miles. I came back, picked up Bailey (oops again, too hot for furballs to run) and jogged .65 mile down to the groomer with him. It’s wayy too hot for him, so I stopped and carried his hot little body a few blocks because I felt bad.
I didn’t really want to work out in the heat this morning, but I wanted to feel confident that I was ready for whatever weather is thrown at me tomorrow.
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I also wanted to make sure that my outfit was comfortable. It’s tight but comfortable. (And they said it’d loosen up in the water a bit.)
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I did some sweaty laundry, and now I’m preparing my race bag for tomorrow.
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Is there anything I’m forgetting??
I’ve been reading tri recaps from Katy, Meghann, Emily and Caitlin, and I’m starting to get really psyched!
Good luck to:
Fellow first-timers:
Old Pros:
Meghann
AND SUPER SPECIAL SWEATY LUCK TO EMILY, WHO IS GOING TO BECOME A FREAKING IRONWOMAN THIS WEEKEND.
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I like to bring a tupperware of water for T1 - in case transition is anywhere sandy and your feet get covered.
@Liz: The pool is indoors! :)
p.s. good luck!
Good luck - I'm envious!! I would love to do this someday! Enjoy it too!
Good luck! I am totally starring this post to come back to before my first sprint tri in August. Eeep!
Good luck tomorrow! And thanks for the shout-out! Fingers crossed we beat the heat! :)
Also this may be obvious and I'm sure you won't forget - but coconut water, water bottles, gatorade, sunscreen! I'm planning on buying a small iced coffee tonight and sticking it my fridge to help w/ the 4:15ish wake-up call.
P.S. I'm number 14 if you want to say hi! :)
@Shannon: I'm #81!
Have fun! I just did my first one two weeks ago, addicted!! Do you have water, or gels to refuel between transitions? I didn't see it on the list? Nevertheless enjoy it, I had so much fun, and I know you will too!
Ahhhhhh good luck!!! I'm so excited for you!!
GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!!! We will have to compare notes :)
Good luck tomorrow! Stay cool!
Good luck girl!!!!!