'Twas the night before Binbrook...

... and all through the house, Triathlon Jon was stirring, trying to get everything ready for tomorrow's race!!!

(Sorry, I couldn't make it rhyme!)

Tomorrow is my first triathlon, the Binbrook Give-it-a-Tri.

I came up with this list of items that I'll need... this takes a lot more preparation than just a run or a bike ride!

To get there:

• Map

For before:

• Sun screen
• Food
• Water

At the start of the swim:

• Goggles
• Tri shorts
• Cycling jersey (will wear in water)
• Gel (maybe)

At the transition to bike:

• Helmet
• Glasses
• Socks
• Water bottle (with water - to clean feet)
• Towel
• Cycling Shoes
• Race number holder belt

On the bike:

• Water bottle (with Gatorade) (for bike)
• Pump
• Spare tube
• Tire levers

At the transition to run:

• Running Shoes

For my wife to capture the moment:

• Camera (regular and video)
  

For after:

• Food
• Change of clothes
• Water

This morning I went for a short swim, wanted to test swimming in my cycling jersey. It went well, but I did find that I need to tuck it in or it rides up. Later today I'll get my transition items ready and will do a few dry runs.

Can't wait! Full race report tomorrow.