With only 4 weeks until the Fitness First Corporate Triathlon in Sydney, I'm sure there are some of you who are feeling a little nervous about your preparation, especially if you have never attempted a triathlon before. To help calm your pre-race nerves, I have written a post to help newcomers to the sport prepare for the race. This week's theme i:s THE RACE DAY CHECKLIST!
You only get one chance to experience your first triathlon, so to ensure everything is smooth sailing, here is what you will need:
FOR THE SWIM:
-Tri suit/swim suit
-Goggles
-Swim cap
-Swim cap
FOR THE BIKE:
-Helmet
-Shoes (bike shoes, if you have clip-in pedals)
-Water bottle
-Shirt/bike shorts (if you're not wearing a tri suit)
FOR THE RUN:
-Running shoes
-Socks
MISC
-Vaseline/paw paw ointment/anti-chafe cream
-Brightly coloured towel for transition
-Clothes and comfortable shoes to wear to and from the race
-Plastic bags for wet clothes/shoes post-race
NUTRITION
-Electrolyte drink, energy gel or lollies (only if you have used these in training. Otherwise stick to water)
OPTIONAL
-Garmin/watch
-Running cap/visor
-Race belt
-Sunglasses
-Elastic shoelaces
-Bike pump
-Puncture repair kit/spare tube/CO2 canister
-Post-race snack
-Safety pins
-Safety pins
If this is your first time racing, make sure you enjoy the atmosphere, rally up your friends and family to come and cheer you on (because let's face it, we always go faster if someone is yelling at us) and relish in the fact that you will soon become a triathlete!
If you have any further questions about training or racing, please don't hesitate to contact me via email.
For more information about the Fitness First Corporate Triathlon Series, check out the event website here.
Happy training!
Bel Fong
Level 1 Triathlon Coach
Fitness First Group Fitness Instructor
Age group triathlete
