Equipment

All of this crap I post is stuff that I've learned by trial and error.  I'm really a beginner as far as multiple sport races go, so if any of you see anything that is wrong, could be better, or just have any advice, please comment.

So I'm going to make up my own schedule.  Most of the places I've looked do training sessions in weeks.  I've got a year and a half baby.

http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/cms/article-detail.asp?articleid=441

I'll incorporate that schedule as time nears.

So...equipment.  Starting at the top.  A visor is nice.  It keeps the hair out of your eyes, the sun out of your eyes, and still allows you to release heat.  I haven't used sun glasses too much because they usually end up bugging me.  I do use my phone to listen to music and to track my workouts.  I run with a 72 oz. Camelpack with water.  Inside the bag, I keep toilet paper for the occasional emergency, Chapstick, and a headlamp.  On long runs, I use spandex under my shorts to save myself from chafing.  I haven't read too much about those spandex like socks that reduce muscle shaking and soreness nor do I use them.  There is a mountain of data on shoes and I won't get into that.

This is schedule I'll put in place just before the rigorous schedule:  http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/Scott%20Herrick/halfim/preparing_for_your_first_half_ir.htm