Gear for Triathlon Day

The following is a list of gear I take with me on the day of a triathlon. Each item that I use before, during, and after the event is listed. I also note how the item gets to the event, i.e. do I wear the item? is it carried in my backpack? if in the backpack, which pocket? I always pack things in the same place so I always know where it is if I am in a hurry.
The items listed in bold italics are required items. If I do not bring those items with me to the event, I am automatically disqualified.

Item Used when? Gets to race how?
Running shorts Entire race On person
Triathlon shirt Entire race On person
Regular socks Before race and after race On person
Running shoes Bike and run On person
Running watch Entire race On person
Quintana Roo strap Entire race Small pocket
Champion Chip Entire race Small pocket; threaded on QR strap before race
Race belt Bike and run Small pocket
4 Clothes pins Bike and run Small pocket; attaches number to belt
Goggles Swim Small pocket
Anti-fog Before race Small pocket
4 packets of Gu Entire race Small pocket
Body Glide After swim Small pocket
Race number Bike and run Middle pocket; goes on race belt
Swim cap Swim Middle pocket
Biking / running socks (short socks) Bike and run; put on after swim Middle pocket
Sunglasses Bike only Middle pocket
Pack Towel After swim Middle pocket
TNF jacket Before and after race Middle pocket; in case of rain
Towel Not used Main pocket; goes under gear in the bike rack
Wetsuit Swim Main pocket
Gatorade Entire race; fills water bottles Main pocket
Water bottle of water to rinse off feet Transition 1 Bottle holder
Main water bottle Bike only Bottle holder
Bike helmet Bike only Clips to backpack
Aero bottle Bike only Bike
TNF Shorts After race Stays in car
Old Navy shirt After race Stays in car
Teva Sandals After race Stays in car
Deodorant After race Stays in car
Duct tape Before race to attach Gu to bike Stays in car
Bike lubrication Before race to bike chain Stays in car
Pocket PC – for music Before race Stays in car

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