Remember the transitions areas will open for setup at 4:00 Saturday afternoon and YOU MUST PICK UP YOUR RACE PACKET on Saturday.
It’s also an excellent time to let your kids review the course and get comfortable with where they will be going the next day.
When you get back home:
Organize your gear: Lay everything out and go through your checklist. Then put related items—swim, bike, run and special needs—in a separate bag for easier sorting.
- Swim/morning bag. What you need for the swim is in this one; put any extra clothing you will wear in the morning in it, too.
- Bike gear bag.
- Run gear bag.
Put all of these bags into your transition bag.
Eat normally: Don't start eating new things; stick with the foods you usually eat. Try to have some protein (chicken, fish, turkey), a little healthy fat (avocados, nuts, olives) and a lot of carbohydrates (fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans). Note: It's best to eat this way for 3 days before your event.
Get some sleep: Go to bed early. If you're nervous about waking up in the morning, set multiple alarms (alarm clock, watch, cell phone, wake-up call) for a more relaxed and peaceful sleep.
Parents should plan on some sort of shaded umbrella or canopy since it will get warm there. Also, plan on chairs and blankets to enjoy the wait. Snacks and plenty of water and or other drinks is recommended. Bring a book or game to occupy yourself as well. These events are not always on time and there is usually waiting going on at some point.
DON"T FORGET SUNSCREEN. Put it on before you leave and don't forget to reapply. Don't forget the sunscreen so put it in someone's bag :)
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