The Essential Triathlon Gear You're Probably Forgetting
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Most triathlete put a lot of emphasis on there triathlon gear for a race getting the perfect wet suit, shoes bike and so on. Many of the same triathletes out there neglect there post triathlon gear needs.
But if you show up to a race with a bag full of all the essentials for after a race you will be able to be much more comfortable and have a better race recovery.
Protein: By consuming a combination of protein and carbs with in 20-30 mins after finishing a race your muscles will be supplied with the amino acids they need to repair muscle fibers that get damaged during a race. Most races offer foods such as bananas, oranges, energy bars and pizza. All of which have low amounts of complete protein. Pack your own protein and you'll be set for a faster recovery which will get you training and racing as soon as possible.
Electrolytes: Most athletes use salt capsules or a sports drink during a race to replace electrolytes but post race you continue to sweat and will loose valuable minerals and salts. An additional cause of of muscle soreness is calcium leakage with in the muscle tissue. After a race magnesium can be be sprayed on the body which can displace the calcium and also replace magnesium which many are deficient in. This can help one to recover and feel better quicker.
Wipes: Many times you end up sticking around after an event doing post race for awards or to socialize. Taking a post race swim usually dose feel like much of a wash and most finish line areas don't have bathing facilities. Standing around in sweat, sand and dirt usually doesn't feel the most comfortable. This is where wipes can fill the void and help to make you feel fresher
Clothes: When it comes to post-race triathlon gear, it seems as though clothes would be a no-brainer. But whether clothes are easily forgotten while packing a bike, wetsuit and other crucial items, or folks just don't remember that there are many post-race hours spent standing around and socializing, clothing just doesn't seem to make it into many post-race gear bags. If you peak in my post-race backpack, I always have a) a comfortable, breathable t-shirt or tanktop; b) loose-fitting cargo shorts that won't chafe against sore areas; c) underwear that will wick away sweat and also not chafe against sore areas d) flip-flops, sandals, or anything else that in no way resembles a running shoes.
Packing a bag full of the items in this article will assist you in having a more enjoyable race experience and assist you in recovering and quicker.
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