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I have a LONG list on my phone of everything I need to do before my race.  Here are the highlights:

 

Figure out what shoes to run in and install my LockLaces.

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I have been training in the New Balance 880s and the Asics Gel Nimbus 17s.  I really like both (and will do detailed reviews down the road) but I can’t decide which to run in.  The NB feel like they have a wider toe box, and the Asics have that nice gel cushioning… Decisions, decisions.  I also need to put LockLaces on the shoe of my choice – I don’t want to deal with loose laces during the race!

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Figure out my bra situation.

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Since I’m currently a card-carrying member of the Big Titty Committee (and I mean that in the nicest way possible to the boobies), I need to think hard about what I’m going to do bra-wise during the race.  I think I’m going to wear my Enell bra (<— click for a review, or click the picture above) under my tri-suit throughout the whole race – even in the swim.  Normally, I pull on a bra AFTER the swim in T1, but I don’t think I could physically stand to run into transition without a bra on.

 

On that note…

 

Figure out breastfeeding.

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I’m probably leaving the kids at home, so I’m going to pump in the car before the start of the race.  I’ve done this a few times with success.  I just need to remember to bring my cooler so I can keep the milk instead of tossing it out!

 

SLEEP!  Or try to…

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Sleep has been lacking in our house lately.  I can handle one wake-up a night, but I’m crabby after two.  For the past few nights, I’ve been woken up by the kids at least four times in total – I feel delirious.  I’m really going to try to get to bed early for the next few nights, and I plan to sleep downstairs away from the kiddos on Saturday night.

 

Rest!  No more workouts.

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I haven’t had any long workouts this week, but I have done a bunch of tough ones.  Like – so tough that I wake up super sore.  This morning’s really challenging spin class is probably my last workout before the race, giving me two days of rest. 

 

And last, but not least, I need to…

 

Review the race website and study the course maps.

Go to a bike store and buy new gloves because I cannot find mine for the life of me.

Make sure I have everything I need in my flat kit (pray for no flats!).

Buy some HEED or something similar for bike fueling.

Find my USAT card.

GET EXCITED <— check!  I’m already so excited!

{ 17 comments }

 

  • Sana May 14, 2015, 3:26 pm

    Is this your first tri post baby?? You are back in the game. Rock it out 🙂

    • Caitlin May 14, 2015, 3:36 pm

      yup!

  • Katalina @ Peas and Peonies May 14, 2015, 3:31 pm

    so excited for this race, I can’t wait to read the recap, love how organized you are.

  • Katie May 14, 2015, 3:58 pm

    Can I just say how fit/healthy/strong you look!?! Way to go Mama!!! That picture of you on the bike–whew! 😉

  • Heather May 14, 2015, 4:11 pm

    Good luck! Sounds like you are well prepared already!

  • Erin @ Her Heartland Soul May 14, 2015, 4:18 pm

    You got this girl!!

  • Sara May 14, 2015, 4:46 pm

    Good luck!! Can’t wait to hear how it goes! 🙂

  • Dana May 14, 2015, 5:16 pm

    I do a few tris each summer and I’ve always just worn a sports bra under my wetsuit/bathing suit for the swim. It works pretty well and is usually dry by the time the bike is done. The tris I do are usually little local ones so there’s not a changing tent for any privacy anyway.

  • Christy May 14, 2015, 6:08 pm

    I also wear my sports bra swimming during sprint triathlons.. No changing necessary and really comfortable for me when I’ve done that, but then again I did some brick workouts with that configuration before the event.
    Good luck and have fun!

  • Dottie @ crazyfitmommy May 14, 2015, 8:34 pm

    I’ve always wondered about wearing a bra under my wetsuit during a tri — are there any chafing issues from the bra being wet for the rest of the race?

    • Caitlin May 15, 2015, 9:53 am

      That’s my fear – we shall fine out!

  • Julia @ Lord Still Loves Me May 14, 2015, 9:52 pm

    Good luck on your Tri girly!!

  • Andrea May 15, 2015, 8:07 am

    The Enell sports bra is frieken amazing! After your review post on it, I immediately ordered one online … it came and fit perfectly! I LOVE how it has a higher neck and back, eliminating that awkward workout cleavage that can happen with other sports bras. Prior to getting the Enell bra, I was always doubling up with 2 cheap sports bras from wal-mart … so it’s a huge difference! Great recommendation, thank you!

  • Laura May 15, 2015, 8:14 am

    One tip for the Lock Laces: make sure your foot is in the shoe when you put them in. Otherwise they will be way too tight and you’ll have to redo the lacing!

    I’m having a hard time imagining putting a sports bra on in T1. Do you just pull it over on top of your tri suit? Doesn’t that look kind of goofy and isn’t it a time waster? I’ve always worn my sports bra under my tri top for the swim portion. Why don’t you normally wear it for the swim?

    • Caitlin May 15, 2015, 9:49 am

      It totally looks goofy but I guess I don’t care 🙂 Hah. I just have never tried swimming with it?

  • Alyssa @ Renaissancerunnergirl May 15, 2015, 9:21 am

    Good luck!

  • Julie May 15, 2015, 11:44 am

    I was going to ask if you’d tried swimming w/ your bra on to test it out, but it sounds like several of the commenters have worn one for their tri’s w/ no problems, & it doesn’t seem like it would be a big deal… I bet you’ll do great! It sounds like a good solution for you. Best of luck! Can’t wait to read your recap.

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