List for Race Day...what to pack?

Apr 1, 05 9:05

Post #1 of 18 (19355 views)

Before my last race, I was packing my transition bag and was terrified that I was forgetting something. I ended up not fogetting anything, but I want to prevent this panicing feeling from happening before A REALLY IMPORTANT race. So, here's my list.

What have I forgotten?? I've not yet done an IM, but if there's more to add for that, please do so!

- bodyglide
- Aquaphor ointment
- race number
- bike race number
- number belt
- goggles
- earplugs
- race swim cap
- two pairs of socks
- running shoes
- sunglasses
- hat/visor
- bike shoes
- helmet
- pump
- front tire (make sure it is in trunk!)
- towel for transition
- change of clothes
- bag for wet/dirty race clothes
- Fuel Belt
- Aero-bottle
- water bottles for bike
- nutrition (HammerGel, HEED, CarboPRO, etc.)
- permanent marker for body marking (beat the system!)

Re: List for Race Day...what to pack? [mjpwooo] [ In reply to ]

Apr 1, 05 9:22

Post #2 of 18 (19288 views)

http://jameszambon.com/...athlon_checklist.php

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Re: List for Race Day...what to pack? [mjpwooo] [ In reply to ]

Apr 1, 05 9:30

Post #3 of 18 (19277 views)

You might want to bring a bicycle, they're quite popular at IM's I hear.

Sunscreen

Re: List for Race Day...what to pack? [nickc] [ In reply to ]

Apr 1, 05 9:33

Post #4 of 18 (19272 views)

Oops, a bike would help, yes!

Re: List for Race Day...what to pack? [brucewayne] [ In reply to ]

Apr 1, 05 9:35

Post #5 of 18 (19268 views)

Holy Anal Retentiveness, Bruce!! Thanks for this link!

Re: List for Race Day...what to pack? [brucewayne] [ In reply to ]

Apr 1, 05 9:41

Post #6 of 18 (19258 views)

Awesome link. I was going to add wetsuit, but wasn't sure I wanted to go there! :-)

M

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The beatings will continue until morale improves

Re: List for Race Day...what to pack? [mjpwooo] [ In reply to ]

Apr 1, 05 9:47

Post #7 of 18 (19250 views)

If you're swimming in shark infested waters, don't forget to put your lucky ham round your neck.

Re: List for Race Day...what to pack? [mjpwooo] [ In reply to ]

Apr 1, 05 10:20

Post #8 of 18 (19219 views)

If it's going to be dark when you arrive at the site, bring a flashlight. This was very, very useful at Ralph's when we arrived at the parking lot at 5:00AM and the wind and rain were howling, the sun was not yet out and there were no lights in the parking area.

Re: List for Race Day...what to pack? [HandHeartCrown] [ In reply to ]

Apr 1, 05 10:56

Post #9 of 18 (19195 views)

Good one, HHC!!!

Re: List for Race Day...what to pack? [mjpwooo] [ In reply to ]

Apr 1, 05 11:14

Post #10 of 18 (19170 views)

Didn't notice any spare tubes, tires etc.

I also like to bring a milk crate. You can put all your transition stuff in it and you can flip it upside down and have a nifty seat.

The Cuban Comet
(Comets are unbelievably slow over Cuba)

Re: List for Race Day...what to pack? [mjpwooo] [ In reply to ]

Apr 1, 05 11:39

Post #11 of 18 (19148 views)

Here is a copy of my Checklist for IMAZ...

http://f2.grp.yahoofs.com/...lans%20Checklist.xls

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"The nation which forgets its defenders will be itself forgotten." - (John) Calvin Coolidge

Re: List for Race Day...what to pack? [mjpwooo] [ In reply to ]

Apr 1, 05 11:49

Post #12 of 18 (19137 views)

It is also very usefull to have toilet paper in a ziplock bag, because never know whether there will be any in the portojohns or in the bushes. :-)
Herbert
And yes, sunscreen is important too

Re: List for Race Day...what to pack? [mjpwooo] [ In reply to ]

Apr 1, 05 12:06

Post #13 of 18 (19121 views)

How about salt tablets?

People I've loved, I have no regrets
Some I remember, some I forget
Some of them living, some of them dead
All I want is to be home ".....Foo Fighters, Home

Re: List for Race Day...what to pack? [mjpwooo] [ In reply to ]

Apr 1, 05 12:17

Post #14 of 18 (19112 views)

For out of town races, I always like to have my own, trusted, familiar alarm clock...

Re: List for Race Day...what to pack? [keyster] [ In reply to ]

Apr 1, 05 13:23

Post #15 of 18 (19085 views)

TOILET PAPER!!! GREAT ONE.

Alarm clock, very smart. Salt tabs...I don't take them but will make sure to add specific nutrition that I take to the list in detailed form.

And the link doesn't work, romania. Can you repost that link or edit it?

Re: List for Race Day...what to pack? [mjpwooo] [ In reply to ]

Apr 1, 05 13:53

Post #16 of 18 (19070 views)

Mike,

Try this link:

http://thelist.3athlete.com/

This list is AWESOME! I used it all last year and never forgot anything. You check everything you want and can add your own thinks to the list. Click 'Submit', then print off your own custom list. Perfect!

Andy

Andy

'You'd be surprised how many people violate this simple principle every day of their lives and try to fit square pegs into round holes, ignoring the clear reality that Thinsg Are As They Are.'

Re: List for Race Day...what to pack? [mjpwooo] [ In reply to ]

Apr 1, 05 15:27

Post #17 of 18 (19038 views)

Okay guys... sorry that the first link didn't work. Here are two new links, one is a PDF file and the second is an excel spreedsheet.

http://members.cox.net/aromania/checklist.pdf

http://members.cox.net/aromania/checklist.xls

Enjoy.

Alan

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"The nation which forgets its defenders will be itself forgotten." - (John) Calvin Coolidge

Re: List for Race Day...what to pack? [Andy] [ In reply to ]

Apr 1, 05 15:53

Post #18 of 18 (19026 views)

Great list.

However, when I see a list like that, I think that perhaps this sport has become to complicated for it's own good!

Fleck

Steve Fleck @stevefleck | Blog

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