I've been going back over my posts from last year to see how I set things up in transition and to remind myself of all the things I need to do this week. Things will be a little different this time because I am racing out of town and have to take all my stuff in the car the day before. Sleeping in a hotel and eating away from home will be other wrinkles I have to consider.
Good news is - I get to wear a wetsuit this year. Bad news is - the lake is freaking cold. 16-17C (60-61F) at last check (thanks Paul).
Transition:
Pink Towel
Bike Shoes (worn barefoot)
Running Shoes with s
Socks rolled half way down, tucked into each running shoe
Sunglasses
Hat
Race belt with number
Full water bottle
Full bottle of Nuun/Carbo Pro
It'll look more or less like this pic (from last year) although I'm wearing different running shoes now, and I'll take two bottles I think. I won't have the epipen either.
Small hand towel (in case)
Puffer
Shot Bloks or an extra Hammer Gel??
Jersey? (jacket or raingear or ??)
On Bike
Bento box - kleenex (no laughing), hammer gel, puffer
Garmin on bike - power on before the swim
Aerobottle full
Underseat Bag
Spare tube
Tire levers
2 gas cartridges
Bike tool
Wear
Tri top
Tri shorts
Flip flops
Wet suit
Goggles
Swim cap(s)
Track suit if cold
In Back Pack (with Erik)
Epipen (just in case!)
Chocolate milk (for after)
Camera
Recorder
Blackberry
Sun screen
Body Glide - for under wetsuit, calves, wrists, neck etc.
Pack in car for the trip
All of the above PLUS:
Bike
Floor pump
Tri top, tri shorts and extra set of clothes in case
Dinner food
Snack food
Breakfast food
Alarm clock
iPod
BC Triathlon Membership Card
OK, that's all I can think of right now. I will be adding more as I remember things.
Goal Times?:
I don't really have any because I haven't ridden this route much and can't really tell how I'll do BUT I will make some guesses.
Swim: 18 minutes (assuming it's the same distance as my last tri)
T1: 2 Minutes
Bike: 30.5-32 kmh = 34-35 min if it's actually only 18km.
T2: 1 minute
Run: tough to guess. Under 30 minutes. Maybe only barely tho.
18+2+34+1+28 = 1:23 - 1:26
But who really knows? If it's windy, forget it. It took me 45 minutes to do that bike route in a strong wind a few weeks ago.
Here's a link to the race:
Oliver Sprint (and Olympic) Triathlon (Wed 7:30am, currently this site has been hacked. Hopefully the link will be working soon.)
Swim and Transition Map
Bike Route Map
Run Route Map
5 comments:
You sound like you have everything planned out - just like I would. You'll do fantastic, I'm sure. Good luck!
Gina
It sounds like you're ready and have thought of EVERYTHING.
I am sure that you will exceed your expectations and your race report will be amazing.
Good luck with the cold water!
Have a blast.
Yowza, I am getting more and more nervous. I sent you a message on FB asking if you knew how cool the water was. Gulp!
Good luck with the race! You are prepared so kick some Tri Booty!!!!
Good luck and have a great race.
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