Pre Race Tips

• Practice a dry run of each race transition to check your gear organization.
• Make sure your bike is tuned and in good shape.
• Consider putting new tubes on your bike tires if they're old.
• Label all of your gear with an indelible marker. Write your name and phone number on the inside of your running and biking shoes, on the tag inside your wetsuit, inside your helmet, etc.
• Make a race-day checklist. Start with REI's triathlon checklist and personalize it for yourself.
• Two nights before, try to get a good night of sleep—that's when you're most likely to get quality sleep.
• Make sure your toenails are clipped.
• Make sure you know the directions to the race start.
• Study the course so you know what to expect. Where are the turns, uphills, downhills or flats? How many aid stations? Where are they located?