Preparing for a Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon
Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon entrants can log-in to the MyTry section of the Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon website, to
keep a record of training done. We encourage all Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon participants to use the
Try.Tr@iner programme.
After answering some simple questions to ascertain your general fitness level, you will be given a
suitable training schedule, provided by Triathlon NZ to ensure you are up to speed for the event.
It's really important to eat lots of good healthy food (three meals a day and snacks) and drink
adequate water while you are training for a Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon. For more information on nutrition,
please click here.
Additionally it's a good idea to ensure you have everything you need by going through our Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon Event Checklist a few days before the event.
Race Preparation Checklist
1. Health and Safety
We always put the Health and Safety of our participants first. As the Transition Area
constitutes part of the Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon race course, access to this area is restricted. You
will not be able to remove your bike from the Transition Area before the end of Prize-giving.
You will need to ensure you plan to be at the event for a sufficient amount of time for this.
Prize-giving starts once all competitors have completed the course, and Tryathletes must
be on-site to claim any prizes they may win at the event Prize-giving. Thank you for your
cooperation.
2. Received your confirmation email?
If you haven't received this 24 hours after registering, and this is not in your Junkmail or
Spam filters, please get in touch with us.
3. Know where you're going
Check that you know how you're going to get to the event venue. If you're in a Team, make
sure you know where you're going to meet your teammates and when.
4. Know what to do when you arrive at the venue
If you don't already have your TRYathlete Kit, you'll need to see our team at the Administration
and TRYathlete Kit tent. Once you've got your TRYathlete Kit, the Transition Area with your bike will
be your next port of call.
5. Get all your gear together
Make sure you've got:
- Bike
- Helmet
- Closed-in Running Shoes (compulsory for both the bike and run legs)
- Socks
- A vivid to write the race number on your arm and leg
- Someway of identifying your bike in the Transition Area
- A box or similar to put your things in while they are in the Transition Area
- Filled up your drink bottle just before you leave home (so it's nice and fresh!) and have this ready to go on your bike
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- A jacket to make sure you're not cold at the end of the race
- Pack a snack for the road; it might also be a good idea to ensure you have a small
amount of cash on hand should you wish to purchase anything to eat or any Weet-
Bix merchandise at the event.
- Lots of memory space on your camera!
6. What to wear?
Please arrive at the event with your togs on.
T-shirt, Shorts, and closed-in Running Shoes (compulsory for both the bike and run legs).
7. Don't forget your race number
Please make sure your race number is clearly visible on the front of your t-shirt and you
have clearly written your race number on your arm or leg. This will help our photographers
identify you. If you haven't got your race number, come and see our friendly team at the
Administration Tent.
8. Know your swim cap colour
When you start the swim for the Weet-Bix Tryathlon, you will start in waves by swim cap
colour. Bikes in the Transition Area are also organised by swim cap colour to make sure
they are easy to find. Make sure you know your colour so that when you put your bike into
the Transition Area, you know which flag you need to line your bike up with. Check your
swim cap colour here.
9. Know what you're going to leave with your bike in the Transition Area
- Bike
- Helmet
- Closed-in running shoes (compulsory for both the bike and run legs)
- Socks (optional)
- Drink bottle (preferably on your bike)
- Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon race t-shirt and race numbers
- Any medication you may need during the race itself
10. Check the event status
You will have noticed on our Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon homepage that we have an event status button. This
is updated the evening before the event should there be any changes to the course. If you
have any doubts about the event due to the weather, please check our homepage.
11. Get a good night's sleep
Nothing helps like a good rest before a big race!
12. Keep hydrated!
Make sure you have an adequate intake of fluids the day before the race. Water is always best.
14. Butterflies?
It's okay to be nervous. Even Hamish Carter gets nervous before a big race! Just keep in
mind that everyone else there on the day is there to have fun and make the most of it, just
like you are.
15. Know where you'll meet up with your family and friends
There are lots of excited people at the Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon. If you have a special spot
organised so you can meet your friends and family after the event, it makes it much easier
to find them. Organise a spot once you get to the venue. Write a friend's or family member's
mobile number on your arm to ensure that should you get separated from them, our team at
the 'Meeting point' tent can easily make contact.
16. Any queries?
Please check the information on the board at the event venue, or come and see us at the
Administration tent on the day.