SwimBikeRunStLouis

Tips and Tricks

Flashlight for those pre-dawn transition area set ups is an illuminating idea and will create lots of new friends.

Maintain 6-8 pre-filled water bottles of favorite hydration drink in fridge to grab on the fly.

Refrigerate energy gels during the hot weather months.

Electric trimmer for that first shave-down of the season is ten times faster than a Bic not to mention bloodless.

CO2 Cartridges reduce weight and fill way faster than clunky hand pumps.

Putting Ice cubes in your water bottle on warm race days can make that first hydration after the swim leg actually refreshing.

A roll of TP in your gear bag because they inevitably run out - cover it in plastic wrap so it doesn't shred to pieces in your bag.

Bike Shoes Snapped in Pedals-  Learning to start the bike leg with shoes already on the bike can save oodles of time in Triathlons, especially in large transition areas.

Pam sprayed on lower legs facilitates slipping out of a snug wetsuit.

Vasoline dabbed lightly in heel area and toe box of running shoes, if you race with no socks, will keep blistering  down - also minimizes bike chaffing in crotch area.

Zip-Lock bag makes a handy tool for holding written swim workouts at poolside.  Freeing your mind from trying to remember what set comes next allows you to focus your energy on what's important.  Also not a bad idea to keep a pen in it to make notes or changes.

Zip-Lock bag #2 - On long, hot training rides having a bag of carb. drink powder in your cycling jersey can be an electrolytic life saver.

No Tears Shampoo applied to the inner side of swim goggle lenses will alleviate fogging.  Gently "wash" and thoroughly rinse.  This cost effective measure works.

Fabric Softener Sheets placed in each running shoe help offset the "alluring aroma."

Elastic shoe laces  can ease triathlon T2 stage making racing flats work like slip-on shoes.

Portable, Folding Clothes Hanger placed in the bath tub for soaked workout clothes  will control dripping and mildew.

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