Pre-Race Gear (Temp should be about 70F around 4AM)
Zipp Gear Bag Head lamp (not shown)
Fav. navy cotton shorts sweat pants
UA Heat Gear Bra
Trek 2.1 WSD fitted w/ Shimano 105 clipless pedals, Profile Design Airstryke aerobars, Profile Design Aerodrink bottle, and Trek Incite 11i computer)
towel
DeSoto tri shorts & jersey
Nike Tempo track shorts
Insulated bag for drinks (not shown)
Insulated water bottle
SPF 50 sunblock
EFR cotton t-shirt
Adissage sandals
Hat
Polar watch
BodyGlide
Breakfast: One packet of Quaker Weight Control Cinnamon Oatmeal w/ skim milk, hot tea (not shown)
Swim Gear
UA Heat Gear BraDeSoto Carerra Low-Rise tri shorts (if anyone is looking for some super comfy tri shorts... try these!!!)
swim cap (just in case)
goggles
goggles
Auro-Dri solution pre-race
Bike
Trek 2.1 WSD fitted w/ Shimano 105 clipless pedals, Profile Design Airstryke aerobars, Profile Design Aerodrink bottle, and Trek Incite 11i computer) Repair kit (CO2 cartridges, 2 spare tubes, tire spoons)
Bike pump
Bike Attire/T1 Gear
towel Giro Monza helmet
DeSoto Forza tri jersey
race belt with bib #766
socks w/ baby powder
Pearl Izumi Vagabond shoes (which I plan to ditch post-race)
Oakley sunglasses
SPF 50 spray sunblock
Clif Shot Bloks (for end of bike; pre T2)
Run Attire/T2 Gear
DeSoto tri shorts & jerseyAsics Gel-Nimbus IX (undecided about speed laces) w/ Polar foot pod already attached
Race belt w/ bib #766
mesh hat
SPF 50 sunblock
Post-Race Gear
Nike Tempo track shortst-shirt or tank
sweatshirt for car
Adissage sandals
Thoughts
My prelim gear check is now complete. Any thoughts, suggestions, comments out there in blogland?
ETA: Finally broke the 9 min/mile barrier and ran a 19:17 (8:59 min/mile) during 2.15 mile tempo run this evening. The overall time included 1/4 slow jog warmup and PRE was between a 6 and a 7, so I still had juice left in the tank. Sweet! Progress! I'm pretty certain I did this run correctly too as I found myself getting faster as the run went on. When it ended, I was actually running an 8:20 min/mile according to my watch. Everything I've read says that if you fade at the end of a tempo, that you went out too fast. That didn't happen this evening. I'm stoked!
Concentrating on leg turnover is a dream come true! I don't feel like I'm working any harder, but I sure am beginning to run faster.
11 Stiff Legged Comments:
You rock Girl! I was just browsing and was on blogspot. I looked up and saw the list of blogs being updated at that moment. I clicked on yours randomly. WOW. I've put it in my favorites now too and will continue to read!
I'm a 33 yo female, in Nevada. I USED to run marathons and bike 20+ miles a week (just for cross-training). This past August I just "lost it". Work life took over and I stopped everything... gym, biking, running. Since then I've gone from a toned size 4 at 135 pounds (I'm 5'9") to a flabby size 10/12 at 172 pounds. I have felt sluggish, achy and over-tired all the time!
I work approximately 65-75 hours a week, Monday through Friday (at a desk!) and sleep and watch TV all weekend.
About two weeks ago, when I jogged up only TWO flights of stairs, I became out of breath. That FINALLY made me sick of myself and how I had let go, and I decided I had to get moving again. So that night I went out for a run. I only ran 1.8 miles (had to switch with speed-walking too). It took me 17 minutes, but I felt better than I had in months. I've kept it up. This past Sunday, on my 4th bike ride since starting again; I finally broke 10 miles and biked 12.6 miles (hey, just starting again - haha).
Yesterday morning on my 9th run since starting back; I ran 8.2 miles in 64 minutes; a distance/time per mile RECORD since starting back again and still at a pretty high weight!
My average marathon times in the past (18 in 7 years) have been between 3:49 and 4:28 depending on my fitness level, conditions, weather, etc.
So, today I feel crappy; worked until midnight last night and back at work at 6:30am this morning. I was thinking of cancelling my gym session tonight for weight training. After just reading your blog for ten minutes; I'll be at the gym tonight. THANK YOU for such awesome personal inspiration! I'm sure I'm not the only one. I HAD to write you and just say thanks. You are a phenomenal inspiration. Heck, I may even have to try a triathalon or two now too! Also, I love my fur kids too. I have plenty of nieces and nephews I enjoy AND my Hubby and I both work too much to have the human variety! :-)
All of my best!
Anna S.
serenityprayer1019@yahoo.com
Great post! I think you have everything! I might have to "steal" this idea for my next race!
Good luck with the race! Can't wait to read all about it!
Thanks SO much for the huge compliment! You look VERY prepared. You will rock it at Danskin!
Wow Sherry, how do you keep track of all that stuff????? I'll stick to my marathons....LOL
You are well trained, well prepared and ready to go. I cannot WAIT to find out how it goes. I'm so excited for you!!
I read the post from anonymous....how sweet is it to be an inspiration?? I am so proud of you!!
I'm with Kim! WHEW! That's a lot of stuff to keep track of! You're on top of it though. Have an awesome first tri!
;-)
Whooaaa looks like you've got it all covered, chica ;D
How about an extra set of swim goggles? Just a suggestion.
But it looks like you are ready to ROck! Good luck and I can't wait for the race report!
Sherry!!
I'm DYING to find out how it went!!! I hope you had a blast, I know you did well!!!!
xx
Kim
YAY!! I found your race results!! OMG Sherry!!! You didn't just finish....YOU FINISHED!! My husband is in awe too. I am not surprised on how well you did. Your training paid off girl. I want to hear all the details as soon as you're calm enough to get it all out....lol.
I'm so proud of you!!
xxxooo
Kim
To piggyback Kim's comment... Congratulations! I didn't see your results, but am looking forward to hearing from you on the race and experience!
Congratulations Triatholoner!
;-)
you are amazingly thoughtful and organized sweetie.....Keep up!
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