Triathletes Checklist – What’s in Your Bag?

Have you considered participating in your first Triathlon in 2012? Or are you the type of athlete who always seems to forget something on race day? Here’s a quick list of essential items that should be in every triathletes bag for their next event.

Swim:

• Goggles
• Cap
• Timing Chip
• Timing Chip Strap
• Wetsuit/Speed suit
• Tri Top
• Tri Bottoms
• Watch
• Body Glide
• Towel
• Sunscreen

Bike:

• Bike
• Pump
• Cartridges
• Tubes
• Helmet
• Helmet number
• Glasses
• Bike Shoes
• Waterbottle
• Fuel (water/electrolytes/gels/bars/etc)
• Race Belt
• Race Number
• Socks

Run:

• Run Shoes
• Visor/Hat
• Gels

Post Race:

• Change of Clothes
• Fresh shoes
• Recovery Food

Seattle Athletic Club Downtown is proud to have USAT Level II Triathlon Coach, Teresa Nelson along with her team of supporting coaches leading our multi-sport program. For more information on training for multi-sport events, please contact Teresa at tnelson@sacdt.com.

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