Fast-Tri Sports Race Day Checklist 


     Pre- Race

•     sandals or comfortable shoes
•     comfortable warm up clothes
•     a bag to put everything in
•     plastic bag (to cover transition items if raining)
•     sunscreen
•     chap stick
•     permanent marker (for DIY body marking)
•     gels / bars (for pre, during, and post race)
•     fluid replacement drink (for pre, during, and post race)
•     USAT card and picture ID money (just in case)
•     headlamp or flashlight (for dark mornings)
•     personal music player
•     bike
•     bike pump
•     bike repair kit on bike (spare tire/tube, CO2 pump, tire levers)
•     watch or Heart rate monitor
•     Race shorts
•     Race top
•     goggles (2 pair)
•     antifog
•     swim cap
•     wetsuit or speed suit
•     body glide or similar body lubricant (no PAM)

     Transition 1

•     water for feet (tub or squirt bottle)
•     hand towel to wipe feet (if desired)
•     towel or transition mat to step on
•     helmet
•     sunglasses
•     bike shoes
•     bike socks (if desired)
•     cold weather gear if needed (gloves, sleeves, toe covers, etc)
•     bike with race number attached

     Transition 2

•     running shoes
•     running socks (if desired)
•     hydration belt (if desired)
•     race belt with race number attached
•     hat or visor

     Post Race

•     towel (to dry off with or sit on)
•     comfortable clothing
•     food or drink

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