HOPKINS ROYAL TRIATHLON (2X MN RACE OF THE YEAR)
  • HOME
    • RACE REVIEWS & TRI MAP
    • RULES/MISC. >
      • RULES
      • MISCELLANEOUS
      • F.A.Q.s
      • What was Doobie thinking?
    • TIPS >
      • Essential Gear
      • Training
      • Leading up to race day
      • Triathlon Breakdown
  • SWIM-Off to Summer
  • 4WOMEN Tri
  • Hopkins Royal Tri
    • REGISTRATION (options)
    • COURSE MAPS
    • SCHEDULES >
      • FREE TRAINING SESSIONS
      • PACKET PICK UP
      • RACE DAY
  • RESULTS
  • CONTACT US
Week before race:
Pick up your race packet to avoid lines on race day
Begin to "taper" off your workouts so you're rested on rest day

Night before race:
Inflate your bike tires to desired psi
Lay out your triathlon clothing and equipment and pack up what you can
Eat a nutritious meal (pasta is nice, but get some protein in there)
Get a good night of sleep; don't go to bed too early though

Race Day:
Wake up early enough
Eat a healthy breakfast
Use the bathroom
Head out for the race site; don't forget your bike!

At the race site:
Unload your gear and locate the transition area
Find a place for your bike and setup your gear
Use the bathroom again
Take your bike out for a short 5-10 minute ride
Go for a little jog
Use the bathroom again (Notice a pattern?)
Grab your goggles, swim cap and wetsuit and head down to the beach for a warm up swim

Enjoy the race!
Powered by Create your own unique website with customizable templates.
  • HOME
    • RACE REVIEWS & TRI MAP
    • RULES/MISC. >
      • RULES
      • MISCELLANEOUS
      • F.A.Q.s
      • What was Doobie thinking?
    • TIPS >
      • Essential Gear
      • Training
      • Leading up to race day
      • Triathlon Breakdown
  • SWIM-Off to Summer
  • 4WOMEN Tri
  • Hopkins Royal Tri
    • REGISTRATION (options)
    • COURSE MAPS
    • SCHEDULES >
      • FREE TRAINING SESSIONS
      • PACKET PICK UP
      • RACE DAY
  • RESULTS
  • CONTACT US