Showing posts with label keuka lake triathlons. Show all posts
Showing posts with label keuka lake triathlons. Show all posts

Saturday, May 25, 2013

Triathlon packing triggers OCD tendencies

Ok, longtime followers of my blog (both of you) may remember my finicky-ness in packing for my first marathon.

Add in two more equipment intensive sports and an overnight and... that's why I'm writing this a week in advance.

The Keuka Lake Triathlon is a week from tomorrow!

I like to make lists, and this one requires categorization. 

I got some ideas from this site. They thought of everything. 

(Why a bucket when a perfectly good patch of grass will do?)

(Yea, I do...) 

My list will only grow.  

Swim
  • Wetsuit
  • Sports bra and shorts to wear under
  • Goggles
  • Ear plugs
  • Swim cap (yes I know they give us one but this is me being... me)
  • Stuff to help me put my wetsuit on

Bike
  • Flower
  • Helmet (forgetting this is my biggest fear for some reason)
  • Unique something to locate my bike
  • Clip-in pedals
  • Padded shorts and shirt for bike
  • Two water bottles, full
  • Extra tube (I will be so sad if I get a flat)
  • Bike gloves
  • Body glide
  • Plastic bag for seat
  • Bike pumps, both portable and floor
  • Sunglasses
  • Tire lever
  • Heart rate monitor + strap
  • Tape (to attach bike number)

Run
  • Asics
  • Knee thingys
  • Calf thingys
  • Extra calf thingy
  • Hydration pack, full
  • iPhone arm band
  • Hat
  • Socks

Transitions
  • Honey stingers and chews
  • Towel
  • Sandals and comfy clothes
  • Snacks (See note after swim cap)
  • Rain gear?
  • Garbage bag
  • Sunblock
  • Baby wipes

Overnight
  • Comfy sleeping clothes
  • Extra pillow
  • Shower stuff, etc
  • Pepto and S caps and Vitamin I and, well, pretty much a mini pharmacy because I never know
  • Cooler full of water
  • Almond butter, gluten free bread and jelly
  • Basic workout clothes for Saturday clinics
  • Casual clothes for Saturday night and hopeful winery visit
  • Phones (plural) and chargers
Finally
  • Money because I will still forget something.