Triathlon 101

RACE DAY JITTERS?

You are not alone!  Even the most experienced athlete is nervous about race day.  What to expect will help calm your nerves.  Every race is a little different, so don't be afraid to ask a fellow athlete questions on race day.  In the meantime, there are things to prepare before race day to make it go more smoothly:

• Learn the rules--seriously just read them, it'll help.  Not knowing the rules does not prevent you from getting a penalty.
• Review the course, be aware if you will be racing on closed roads or part of an area that's sectioned off but with traffic.  If you live near where the race is, try a "mock" swim, bike or run on the course.
• Race day is about logistics---is there one transition area or two? do you drop your bike off the night before the race or the morning of? when do you pick up the race packet?  do you rack your bike in an assigned spot or is it random?  where is parking?  All of these questions are answered in an athlete guide or email provided by the race.
• Unsure of what to bring?  Here is TCSD's handy race checklist.

A major benefit of being part of the TCSD team is that at certain races, we get perks like preferred bike racking (near entry/exits) and early entry to sign up for Ironman races.  Sign up HERE.