You know, triathlons are not just about swim, bike, and run. Let's take nutrition. Lower the fiber and increase the carbs in the week of the race. Taper down your exercise. Off your feet the day before. Increase water and electrolyte consumption (I prefer Powerade Zero).
Then there's the packet pickup. Getting the stuff ready to go. Packing it, making it sure it gets in the car. Make sure you go to bed early enough to wake up at 3a refreshed. Stopping caffeine the week of so that your caffeine gels will provide a kick the day of. Love that picture of everything to go, helps me to go over it and make sure I haven't forgotten anything lol
Bike: Helmet, clipless shoes, sunglasses. Run: Hat, shoes, sunglasses. Swim: Wetsuit, Goggles, Swim cap. Race number already on bike, another one for race belt. Race belt and HR monitor strap. Body Glide, sunscreen, Butt Butter (Google it, not going there), and vaseline (put inside your shoes where your heels and toes touch to diminish chance of blisters, thanks, Jackie!), nutrition - 2 water bottles for the bike, one for water + fizz (Electrolytes, favorite electrolyte supplement for me), Perpetuem (calorie replenishment powder that mixes with water for the other bottle), Recoverite for after, 4 gels on belt, 2 for bike 2 for run if needed, probably the Perpetuem + 1-2 gels will be enough.
Feel ready for tomorrow, now all that's left is to execute :)
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