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!)
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.
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
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!
