fwiw, here is my race plan from IMWI '09. The first 3 pages are the schedule and race-day plan, and the last page is my list of items for each bag. I wasn't yet an EN member when I raced WI last year, but if you read closely you may notice some EN-style quotes that actually came from an old crucible fitness interview podcast (circa 2005 or 2006).
Michele- you sure like to wash your face huh!? :-) Thanks- seeing other folks list always helps me solidify my own.
One quick reminder to folks (in case I haven't mentioned it before). I highly recommend you lable all your gear with your name & race #. It's very easy for your stuff to get spread all over the floor in transition and the volunteers are really great at packing stuff back in the bags for you- however they need to know what bag to put it in! So do them a huge favor and put your name/number on your stuff and that way it's more likely to get put into the right bag.
Like Kit, I would carry on the critical items if shipping or flying with the bike ... basically the same list she provided plus pedals. My theory is worse case I can find another bike to use if I have my shoes and pedals. If using TBT, just put it in all in the gear bag...those guys are really good.
Just an observation, not meant to be negative at all, but you guys bring a ton of stuff. I'm pretty sure your packing list have more stuff on them then I use for an entire year. Every last bit of my race gear fits into one transition bag last year including nutrition, bottles, all shoes, helmet, wetsuit, etc. I guess I am just a minimalist.
@Matt--some of us who have been racing for decades and have gotten caught in some nasty stuff through the years--like a 20-miler starting out in a T-shirt, and ending up in a snow squall and having to drop out. No other race has been as kicked around by the weather gods as WI. Some people, like me, also have med stuff (Reynaud's Syndrome) that would be disasterous if set off for lack of a shirt or jacket. While some of it is IM crazies, some of it comes from years of experience and knowing what can go wrong for lack of a shirt or pair of leg warmers. I say pack away if it sets your mind at ease, and race conditions through the years say you might need it.
Gotta second what Linda says about having stuff. Last year, I was very happy to have a pair of socks in run SNB. They worked great as gloves on cold hands!!
@Matt--some of us who have been racing for decades and have gotten caught in some nasty stuff through the years--like a 20-miler starting out in a T-shirt, and ending up in a snow squall and having to drop out. No other race has been as kicked around by the weather gods as WI. Some people, like me, also have med stuff (Reynaud's Syndrome) that would be disasterous if set off for lack of a shirt or jacket. While some of it is IM crazies, some of it comes from years of experience and knowing what can go wrong for lack of a shirt or pair of leg warmers. I say pack away if it sets your mind at ease, and race conditions through the years say you might need it.
Linda, I completely understand and was not trying to be negative in anyway. I guess my point was there is also a minimalist approach for the young and dumb crowd or folks that are trying to be competitive, and I didn't want folks to be overwhelmed and feel then needed a long elaborate list of gear.
Sorry if my point came across wrong ... thats what I get for quick responses in between meetings and some day I'll stop doing that. I've mentioned if before but I was very humbled last year after running a marathon slower then I typcially do. I have nothing but respect for the folks that are out there on the course longer than I am, and I truly believe it is much harder the longer you are out there. I suffered horribly last year on the run, but it was only for 3 hours... nothing like suffering for 4, 5, or 6 hours.
I do entirely agree with you that each person needs to understand their needs and desires and then pack what they are comfortable with.
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fwiw, here is my race plan from IMWI '09. The first 3 pages are the schedule and race-day plan, and the last page is my list of items for each bag. I wasn't yet an EN member when I raced WI last year, but if you read closely you may notice some EN-style quotes that actually came from an old crucible fitness interview podcast (circa 2005 or 2006).
http://madcitymulti.com/imwi/wp-con...e-plan.pdf
One quick reminder to folks (in case I haven't mentioned it before). I highly recommend you lable all your gear with your name & race #. It's very easy for your stuff to get spread all over the floor in transition and the volunteers are really great at packing stuff back in the bags for you- however they need to know what bag to put it in! So do them a huge favor and put your name/number on your stuff and that way it's more likely to get put into the right bag.
Like Kit, I would carry on the critical items if shipping or flying with the bike ... basically the same list she provided plus pedals. My theory is worse case I can find another bike to use if I have my shoes and pedals. If using TBT, just put it in all in the gear bag...those guys are really good.
Just an observation, not meant to be negative at all, but you guys bring a ton of stuff. I'm pretty sure your packing list have more stuff on them then I use for an entire year. Every last bit of my race gear fits into one transition bag last year including nutrition, bottles, all shoes, helmet, wetsuit, etc. I guess I am just a minimalist.
@Matt--some of us who have been racing for decades and have gotten caught in some nasty stuff through the years--like a 20-miler starting out in a T-shirt, and ending up in a snow squall and having to drop out. No other race has been as kicked around by the weather gods as WI. Some people, like me, also have med stuff (Reynaud's Syndrome) that would be disasterous if set off for lack of a shirt or jacket. While some of it is IM crazies, some of it comes from years of experience and knowing what can go wrong for lack of a shirt or pair of leg warmers. I say pack away if it sets your mind at ease, and race conditions through the years say you might need it.
Gotta second what Linda says about having stuff. Last year, I was very happy to have a pair of socks in run SNB. They worked great as gloves on cold hands!!
Linda, I completely understand and was not trying to be negative in anyway. I guess my point was there is also a minimalist approach for the young and dumb crowd or folks that are trying to be competitive, and I didn't want folks to be overwhelmed and feel then needed a long elaborate list of gear.
Sorry if my point came across wrong ... thats what I get for quick responses in between meetings and some day I'll stop doing that. I've mentioned if before but I was very humbled last year after running a marathon slower then I typcially do. I have nothing but respect for the folks that are out there on the course longer than I am, and I truly believe it is much harder the longer you are out there. I suffered horribly last year on the run, but it was only for 3 hours... nothing like suffering for 4, 5, or 6 hours.
I do entirely agree with you that each person needs to understand their needs and desires and then pack what they are comfortable with.
Ha! It's just really nice to have a wet washcloth to wipe off briefly. Face, sticky hands from gel/sports drink, etc. Feels nice on a hot day.
I won't blow anyone's mind publishing my buddy's list that includes pickle juice in SNs run bag. Now there's no stone unturned.