February 17th, 2010 — Clothes and Gear, Swim Bike Run
You have probably spent months if not years preparing for the upcoming triathlon race, so in all honestly, the last thing that you need right now is to have your mind wandering to things that you may have forgot. Why worry about whether or not you forgot something, when putting together an effective packing list takes so little time? There is no doubt about it, if you want to get a new personal record, you need to keep your mind on the race rather than on other things. This unique packing list is designed to help you remember everything that you need to bring for your triathlon so that you can prepare your gear and be completely prepared in time for the big day which is probably just around the corner.
You may not need to use everything on the list, but being over prepared is always infinitely more beneficial than being under prepared. These items are listed individually, but you may need more of a certain item depending on the distance of the race and other factors. For example, when we mention ‘water bottle’, what we mean to say is ‘enough water to get you through the race’, and the same goes for electrolyte drinks and energy gels as well.
Personal Items to Pack:
- Identification, race registration papers, and other important documentation. Be sure you have your USAT Card.
- Clothing, including a jersey, tri-shorts, socks, shoes and anything else you may need before and after the race.
- Towels for the staging area, make sure to bring two or three, more if you like.
- Body Glide Skin Lubricant
, in order to prevent chafing.
- Sunglasses, in case it is too bright outside to manage. Plus the UV protection is good for your eyes.
- Energy Gels
, to keep your energy up between events.
- Electrolyte Drink
, excellent for restoring electrolytes more quickly than water.
- Watch, with timer or stop watch function is best.
- MP3 player, should the event happen to allow the use of them. Very good for getting into your groove and staying motivated.
Swimming items to pack:
- Swimming cap.
- Swimming goggles.
- Swimsuit/Swim Trunks/Wetsuit.
Biking Items to pack:
- Your bicycle, obviously. Can’t do this portion of the event without one.
- A sturdy helmet,
- Water bottle – make sure your bike has a water bottle cage or it’s too difficult to juggle.
- Spare tire.
- CO2 Bike Pump
and CO2 Cartridge
.
- Hex Bike Tool
for repairs. Hopefully you won’t need it, but if you do it’s easier to have this on you than not.
- Cycling Gloves
to protect your hands. Full-finger is especially useful in events that happen during the winter.
- Road Cycling Shoe
Running Items to Pack:
- Running hat or running visor, something to protect your face.
- Proper running shoes.
- Fuel Belt
with water, energy gels and other vital equipment.
As this is a lot of stuff you need to make sure that you have a bag that is big enough to carry everything in. The only thing you won’t need is the cat! You should take a few weeks to get everything ready so that you are completely prepared in time for the event. Knowing that you are prepared for the race so long in advance should help you focus on your training.
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Originally posted 2008-12-09 11:05:27. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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February 7th, 2010 — Swim Bike Run, Triathlon Tips
Are you a new triathlete or someone that has been around the track a few times? Whether you are brand new or have been doing this for a while, you should have an appreciation for how nice it is to have all of your gear packed up and ready to go when you are. Forgetting an essential item is a fear that all of us end up having, and so packing ahead of time and having a packing list for all of your essentials is a really good idea that you should put some thought into. Here is a basic packing list for essentials for your triathlon preparation, put together by some of the best triathletes in the biz. This includes all of the most basic items, some that are rather optional in nature and some tips and tricks that you’ll want to know as you go along.
Preparation for Swimming, Pack These Things
In preparation for the swimming leg of your triathlon competition, you are going to want to make sure that you have your tri suit, a wristwatch, a pair of goggles, a backup pair of goggles, a wet suit, your swim cap, a backup swim cap, a timing chip, and optional nose plugs and ear plugs.
Preparation for Bicycling, Pack These Things
In preparation for the bicycling leg of your triathlon competition, you are going to want to make sure that you have your bicycle helmet and your bicycle with your number already attached, your bike shoes, a working bike pump, a spare tire kit, a camelback or a water bottle, sunglasses, socks and optional bike gloves.
Preparation for Running, Pack These Things
In preparation for the running leg of your triathlon competition, you are going to want to make sure that you have your running shoes and a race belt that already has your number attached.
The Transitional Area
Preparation for the transitional area is a little different, so make sure that you have a towel, gels or power bars, body glide, an extra water bottle, sunscreen and lip balm, a large bike pump, a black market so that you do not have to stand in the body marking line, toilet paper, a basin that you can wash your feet in, optional anti-fog for your goggles, optional Vaseline, a large trash bag to handle any wet gear that you have and some way of locating your stuff such as a balloon or a friend that can locate you.
Preparation for a triathlon really isn’t difficult. When you plan ahead, make a list and check it a dozen times before you leave home, you can make sure that you do not forget any of the essentials that you really need come race day.
Photo Credits: Mat Honan
Originally posted 2009-10-09 03:55:15. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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December 6th, 2009 — Swim Bike Run, Swimming, Triathlon Tips, Triathlon Training
Make sure that you plan long ahead of time by making a list of the materials that you are going to need in order to participate in the swimming portion of your triathlon. Here is a list of basic supplies that you are going to need for your training regimen and the race itself.
- Swimsuit
- Cycling shorts or racing suit
- Goggles
- Cap
- Anti-Fog Drops
- Wetsuit (In races where it is allowed)
- Lubricant (Anti-chafing)
- Water Bottle for pre-race hydration
- Watch or heart monitor
- Plan for using all of these items
Training Tips:
Make sure that you are not overdoing your swimming workouts. For most triathlete participants, an adequate workout is between 30 minutes and 60 minutes, and you can have one workout per week that is 75 minutes to 90 minutes if you want a long and straight swim.
In order to set a goal time for your swimming, you need to determine what your threshold swimming pace is for 100 meters of swimming, then add 5 % or 10 % to accommodate navigation issues and also to compensate for a lack of walls, and then multiply that amount by the distance of the race. This time should be generally pretty accurate barring any strange occurrences such as being kicked in the stomach by a passing swimmer.
You need to learn how to swim smart, and you need to learn how to make yourself as efficiently as possible through the practice of good swimming technique. While improvement is capable of being measured by creating faster times, it is also capable of being achieved through the same amount of elapsed time by having to put less effort forth or having a lower heart rate. This will leave you with more reserves for the biking and the running legs of your triathlon competition, and it will allow you to result in a faster race time over all.
When you arrive at the site of the race, and you have finished setting yourself up for the race, you should head for the swimming part of the course and spend some time warming up. As you begin to do some swimming, you should be looking around for any navigational landmarks that are all around you. Think about where the sun is and make sure that it will not provide you with any swimming difficulties. Are your goggles, wetsuit and cap feeling okay, or do adjustments need to be made before the race is ready to begin?
Now you can line up for the start. Line up toward the front of the pack on the outside. You can drift back to your own pace more easily rather than having to work your way through a thick mass of swimmers and their splashing, after all.
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Originally posted 2009-08-07 05:55:22. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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