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Cycling shoes - believe it or not, legendary stories do exist of triathletes forgetting their triathlon cycling shoes on the day of the race. Lucky for the elites, they are still talented enough to ride with running shoes. For the everyday triathlete, make your life easier and remember your shoes.
Bike - no explanation needed. Make sure to affix race number to your bike (usually around seatpost or on top tube). Also, have your bike tuned up in the days leading to the race and ride it after the tune up to make sure everything is functioning properly.
Helmet - see above. Also, remember to affix the race number given by the race directors during packet pick up to your helmet.
Water bottles - don't forget your water bottles along with your sports drink of choice.
Fuel - for longer races, make sure to fill your hydration bag (i.e. bento box) with gels or your supplement of choice.
Sunglasses - these are optional, but if you do use them ######## Oakley Juliet, vented sunglasses are recommended. Vented sunglasses promote better air flow and minimize the chance of the lenses becoming foggy. Glasses that are not vented do tend to fog up.
Socks - optional. Many triathletes go sockless on the bike and on the run, but if you prefer socks, make sure to use a pair that has done well for you in the past.
Bike gloves - optional. Again, many triathletes go without gloves on the day of the race, but if you prefer gloves, bring a pair that you have used before.
Functioning cyclometer - remember to re-set before the race to ensure accurate mileage and time reading during the race.
Spare tubes, CO2 cannisters, CO2 adapters - hopefully you will not need them, but if you do happen to get a flat tire on race day, at least you will be prepared.
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To treat dryness, you should moisturize the skin once or twice daily. Foot soaking is not necessary, and tends to dry out the skin even more by leaching vital oils. Avoid placing moisturizer in between toes, as this can increase the likelihood fungus will develop. If fungus does infect the foot skin, it will cause Athlete's foot. This condition creates redness and itching on the bottom of the feet or in between the toes, and needs medical treatment to destroy the invading fungus. Sometimes over-the-counter medication works well, and sometimes prescription medication is needed. Skin can also become thinner over time. Because of this, sores, scrapes, blisters or minor cuts may need medical attention as healing can take longer. The feet should be protected for this reason by wearing properly fitted shoes at all times.Corns and calluses are caused by pressure from bones as they squeeze overlying skin against your shoes or the ground. As we age, the natural fat pad in our feet slowly move and shrink, making bones more prominent.
In response to the beginner triathlete's broad question (we do get some variation of this question almost daily), "What will I need to compete in my first triathlon?", we recommend taking the simplistic view and breaking down the triathlon into the 3 disciplines of swim, bike and run. Under each discipline, the beginner triathlete will require items to compete Ray Ban Predators 5 Tips on How to Organize Your C, and some items may be optional. Below, we have broken down the race into the disciplines of swim, bike and run as well as a separate section for transition.
Goggles - make sure to bring your favorite goggles to the race. A triathlete's worst nightmare begins upon realizing that his or her goggles are sitting on the kitchen sink with the defogger. It is no fun swimming the swim portion of your race with no goggles and burning eyes.
Swim cap - triathletes are given a colored race cap by the race directors during packet pick-up. Do not forget your cap!! Some races will not allow you to swim without your colored cap.
Wetsuit - for a wetsuit legal race.
Neoprene skull cap - for cold waters, a neoprene skull cap can make it tolerable to place your head in the water.
Bodyglide - if using a wetsuit (and even if not using a wetsuit), Bodyglide will be instrumental in preventing chafing.
Timing chip strap and timing chip - you have trained long and hard for your triathlon. To ensure that your results show up in the newspaper or on-line, do not forget to wear your timing chip. It is a terrible feeling for a triathlete to be well into the swim before realizing that he or she forgot the timing chip and race results will not be official.
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All in all, for the beginner triathlete (and for the seasoned triathlete as well), the probability of performing well on race day will increase simply by being prepared and making sure that you have everything that you need on your pre-race checklist. Assuming that the triathlete was diligent with training, simply having everything on the pre race checklist will minimize or eliminate any anxiety that may build up.
Race number belt with number
Visor or cap - for sun protection on a sunny race day
Running shoes - if you wear orthotics, make sure that you have orthotics in your race day shoes. It is not a good feeling to transition from bike to run and realize that your reliable orthotics are sitting comfortable in your shoes that you ran in the previous day.
Running socks - optional. Many triathletes run sockless.
Hydration belt - optional. For longer 1/2 Ironman and Ironman races, a hydration belt is ideal to carry fluids, gels, salt tablets, etc., but in shorter sprint and olympic distance races, most triathletes can manage with nutrition supplied by the aid stations.
This causes a protective build-up of skin under our feet where the bone prominence lies, as well as on the tops of the toes that are contracted up against shoes. Softening corns and calluses with a daily moisturizer and using a pumice stone or file after showering will help smooth them out. Avoid medicated corn pads, as they can burn the surrounding healthy skin. More severe corns and calluses may require professional trimming and padding, or even surgery to correct the underlying bone prominence.Nails are also part of the skin. Over time, nails can become thickened, malformed, and discolored. This may be due to a nail fungus, which can also cause pain and nail lifting. Nail fungus is difficult to treat, and infected nails are difficult to trim by oneself. Options for treatment include a prescription pill, specially formulated topical oils, or toenail removal. The nails can also look abnormal due to bruising or other medical conditions which can mimic nail fungus.
Transition bag - to store and organize all of your gear before and after the race
Towel or transition mat - this is optional, but having a towel or transition mat can be invaluable as an aid to prepare your belongings in an organized manner as opposed to having your shoes, race number belts, water bottles, helmets, etc. lying in the grass which can make it more difficult during the transition from swim to bike and bike to run.
Extra water bottle or tupperware with water to rinse off sand or dirt off feet when transitioning from swim to bike.
Pump - if you need some extra air in your tires, it will come in handy. If not, you will at least be a good Samaritan and help a fellow triathlete in need.
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