The list may be a little over the top for a beginner or novice but it may include things that you just wouldn't have thought about. Print it out and cross Y/N (yes or no, that is!) to see if there is anything you need to get, and use it when you are packing everything to go to an event.
MISCELLANEOUS
Y/N British Triathlon Federation race licence
Y/N Race entry confirmation letter/number
Y/N Wallet, ID, license, cash, etc.
Y/N Transition bag
Y/N Pre/post race food/drink/water
Y/N Energy bars/ gels
Y/N Fluid replacement drinks/water
Y/N Vaseline
Y/N Watch/Heart rate monitor
Y/N First aid kit
Y/N Hotel information if staying overnight
Y/N Directions/maps to race start
Y/N Extra safety pins
Y/N Clothes/shoes for after the race!
Y/N Sunscreen
Y/N Toilet paper (never any left!)
Y/N Camera
Y/N Phone
Y/N Painkillers/prescription |
BIKE
Y/N Bike
Y/N Helmet
Y/N Shirt
Y/N Gloves
Y/N Shoes
Y/N Sunglasses
Y/N Repair kit
Y/N Pump
Y/N Spare tubes
Y/N Tools
Y/N Water bottles
Y/N Small towel |
SWIM
Y/N Towels
Y/N Tri/swimsuit
Y/N Wetsuit
Y/N Goggles
Y/N Cap
Y/N Water to wash sand/muck off feet |
RUN
Y/N Shoes
Y/N Shirt
Y/N Shorts
Y/N Socks
Y/N Cap
Y/N Number belt
Y/N Fuel/water belt
Y/N Sunglasses
Y/N Race Bottle |
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