Checklist

Below is my checklist for a cold water sprint triathlon such as Cohasset. You may modify it as you see best for your own purposes. It helps to have lists and routines. Be consistent and minimize the number of things you have to think about. You'll have situations and surprises to think about as it is. Let me know if you think I left out any significant items.

Sprint Tri List:

Air pump
Bike
Bike gloves (x)
Bike shoes
Body Glide
Bucket/seat (if you want to sit in transition) (x)
Spare bike tubes
Tire change tools
CO2 tire inflator and spare CO2
Coin bag for E-caps (x)
Duct tape (for whatever)
EnduroLite caps (electrolytes)(x)
Flashlight/Headlight (for pre-race set-up; if dark before start)
Fleece top (if chilly)
Water bottle for bike (w/water or sport beverage)
Glasses and case
Hammer gels
Helmet
Parking permit (if applicable)
Registration papers & USAT card
Running shoes
Sandals (for before/after race)
Clothes for after race
Socks (x)
Sun screen
Sunglasses
Race Swim cap
Swim goggles
Tools
Towels (2)
TP in baggy
Tri bag (for gear)
Tri belt for race #
Tri run cap (x)
Tri short
Tri top
Water bottles
Disposable aluminum pan with water (Dip sandy feet in T-1)
Wet suit

(x) indicates you probably don’t need item.

Bold indicates very important!

Things to do:

Tune/check bike week before
Practice T-1 (& options)
Make sure bike bar ends are plugged!
Ring with spouse
Set cycle computer and watch
Set gears (low for quick start)
Warm up for swim and bike
2 gels and 8 oz. water 5 – 10 minutes before start (x)
Lick and set goggles before start
Be positive, calm, and confident
Focus. Live in the moment.
Solve problems as they arise.