What to pack? Whether for a trip or a race the task can be daunting. Let’s talk pre race checklist specifically for the NYC Tri. I like to break things down for each discipline.

For your Transition bag:

• Swim T1
• Black sharpie
• Wetsuit
• 2 pairs of goggles (in case u break a pair) Swim cap Trislide
• 2 plastic grocery bags
• 1 large towel for the transition area
• 1 small towel to dry face, feet etc…

Bike T2

• Helmet
• Sun Glasses & a clear pair in case of rain
• Bike Gloves
• Bike shoes
• Salt tabs
• Watch or bike computer
• Spare tubes, Flanges, CO2 cartridge or hand pump
• 2 water bottles
• Optional extra – sox, rain jacket or vest but keep an eye on race day temps.

Run T3

• Safety pins for your bib#
• Running shoes
• Lace locks
• Hat or visor
• Sun glasses
• Race belt
• Salt tabs
• Running water bottle
• Sunscreen

For the Swim Start & Finish line bag: (note you’ll carry this with when you leave transition and head to swim start. Placing it in the designated truck for delivery to the finish line)!

• Toilet paper & wet wipes (you’ll thank me)
• Purell small bottle
• Foggle & TriSlide
• That extra pair of swim goggles
• Sunscreen
• A dry shirt to change into
• Sox or sandals
• $20 Cash or 1 credit card
• Nutrition Gel, energy bar, recovery bar, & small plastic water bottle (filled). I religiously use PowerBar products since they are easy to digest, have carbs, & caffeine.

Shit you don’t need.

A bucket! No idea who said a bucket was a good idea but they must think transition is for sitting down and having a coffee. Same goes for a folding chair.

A scale – seriously if you have time to weigh yourself you are doing something wrong.

A selfie stick – need I say more

Shaving cream & razor blade – umm gross please do that at home.

Your standing bike pump – not necessarily bad but many people bring them and the event has a bike pit crew so keep this at home.

Balloons – you cannot mark your transition area with any flag, marker, sign or other indicator.