Change of plan for Sat

HI Giles.
Saturday can be stressful - there's always tons to do. But just try to view it as part of the process and don't worry if there is traffic. There's loads of time.
I like the idea of separating bike and run kit before you register.
Work out your nutrition plan and have it all sorted.
Remember your ID to register.
Clean your swim goggles before the race!
And check your tyres are ok - if there is grit in them get it out before the race. Do everything you can to minimise risk of punctures.

Carry some snacks and water with you too so if you're stuck waiting for something you don't get hungry. Emma - make sure you have a breakfast plan!!!!

We can talk through the things you do when you rack your bags and bike but it's always useful to walk through transition the way you will do it in the race so you remember where you're going and where your bike is!

See you Sat!
Lucy

If it's a big T1 which it will be then take some photos as you do your run through of landmarks/route to bike etc, it's just nice to remind yourself later!
Also make sure you aren't wearing your running shoes or have another pair to wear after you've left them in the red bag.

To help not teach how to suck eggs. But sharing some of my learning and experience from uber bad transitions!
And my ppp, 1)nutrition plan have extra, just encase you need it, cold, wind, rain or slower than expected will mean you need extra intake! Also try the nutrition offered at feed stations, some people are ok with all brands other more sensitive. If you don't get on with food or drink stock up to manage on own without this.
Water at feed stations - I take two one for the mouth, one or two for the head! Especially if hot to cool down.
Transitions - are you wearing socks or not!!? Trying to put on socks with cold, wet hands and feet whilst standing up and in grit can be tricky. Sports socks can be a problem if too tight elasticated as get atock on wet feet. Have an old towel to stand on to dry feet. T1 is on grass. Practise if bit mad like me, by soaking feet in cold water then doing this transition. We tend to practise brick bike to run and rarely what I think is the most challenging. The t1! is the most challenging to me as more to do and remember. After footwear put on helmet before you touch your bike. Also don't panic that others are coming and going! Shoes and socks not on correctly will cause issues and blisters or impact on time later on! Invest time in T 1/2 to have smooth problem free ride and run. I often grab a mouthful of energy bar during this but hey my transition are functional not swiftly!!

Thanks everyone - loads of great advice!

Just had a final open water swim practice and it all felt much better. So nearly there now!!