10 Things NOT To Bring To Your First Triathlon

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Wow!! A lot of that advice is bad. 1. You should wear gloves. The protection it affords is worth the time, and the comfort that it provides is important on 70.3 and longer races. 2. Bike lights fore and aft are also a very good idea. Contrary to what the presenter says, most triathlons are not on closed courses, and the cars and trucks that pass you probably don't know that there is a race going on. 3. Wet feet cause blisters. Blisters cause slow times and pain. Dry your feet before they go into your shoes, lest ye suffer much more than is neccesary. 4. I've done over 2 dozen triathlons, but I've never seen a balloon. But what is smart is to have a VERY distinctive towel that you lay out and put your shoes and gear on. 5. Practicing running into T1 and memorizing the route to your bike and then to the exit is a very good idea. 7. On a sprint, you don't need to carry water on the run. If you in a 70.3, then a bottle with electrolyte is a good idea, unless you know that the course nutrition is OK. If you have special nutritional needs over what is provided, then you need to carry it.