Level 1 Events
This page provides information about Level 1 events, racing goals, and plans for the team. We also post tips about what to expect at triathlon events and how to prepare for race day.
Level 1 Racing Goals for 2010
The Level 1 seasonal plan is the same as the full Team Sheeper plan, only scaled back to goals appropriate for our group. The year is divided into two halves with two separate goals for the year, each preceded by gradual increase in training and skill. All events are optional, but they provide team focus, motivation, and structure for the weeks of training — we teach you how to prepare for triathlon by doing it!
Other Events for Level 1
Team Sheeper has many internal events throughout the year, and Level 1 will participate in many of them. You can check out the full array of team activities and internal challenges on the Team Events page.
For example, if you consider the Grinder Series in the late summer, you'll see that the team rides bikes up some of the tallest peaks in the Bay Area. Level 1 may participate in the Grinder Series, but the challenge will be scaled back to a reasonable level, maybe to half the distance or something more appropriate (but still challenging!) for our skills and fitness.
Transition area gear list
Here's a short list of items you'll want to bring with you to your transition area. There are lots of other things to bring to a race, most notably food and water, changes of clothing and gear to deal with weather, bike mechanics, and overnight stays.
Swim Gear
- Swimsuit
- Swim cap
- Goggles
- Wetsuit
- Body Glide or other anti-chafe product (to prevent chafing and for removing wetsuit)
- Pam cooking spray (optional, for aid removing wetsuit, but be careful of sunburn)
- Transition shoes (optional, old footwear to slip on when you exit the water)
Cycling Gear
- Bike
- Helmet
- Cycling shoes (socks optional)
- Sunglasses
- Spare tubes and tire irons
- Portable bike pump or CO2 cartridges
- Water bottles and hydrating fluids
- Nutrition in the form of energy bars, gels etc.
- Bento Box or other container on bike to hold nutrition
- Bike shorts (optional)
- Bike tools (optional)
- Floor pump (optional)
Running Gear
- Shoes (lace locks or easy laces are encouraged)
- Race belt or other attachment for race number
- Socks (optional)
- Hat or sun visor (optional)
- Run shorts (optional)
Other Stuff
- Your race packet with timing chip, numbers, maps, and rules
- Sunscreen
- Towels, including one for the ground you can get dirty
- First aid, anti-chafe cream, band-aids for feet, tape
- Gear-cleaning supplies, safety pins
- Light change of clothes for post-race
- Camera
- Plastic bags to pack wet gear and food (very important)
- Backpack or duffel bag with shoulder straps for transporting gear to/from transition area
