What Do I Do With The Spare Pair Of Goggles During My Triathlon?

4 Responses to What Do I Do With The Spare Pair Of Goggles During My Triathlon?

1. whitneyd says:

   November 5, 2009 at 3:36 am

   Sounds like you’ve got a good list!
   Yes, a spare pair of goggles is a good idea. Just have them in your transition bag. That way if you pull your goggles on as you’re getting ready to start, and you hear a “crack” or “snap”, you’ve got another pair close-by. You’d hate for your race to be over before you even get in the water! Believe me, this happens!!!
   I also recommend bringing goggles with a couple of different tints. You never really know what race morning will bring, and it’s nice to be able to choose between clear and tinted goggles according to conditions. I personally HATE swimming with the sun in my eyes, so I almost always wear tinted ones, but if it’s a cloudly morning I go with my clear pair to give me a little extra visibility.
   Good luck at your race!
2. Sara says:

   November 5, 2009 at 4:11 am

   Nope. You leave it in your transition area.
   Hopefully this is something you aren’t going to need, but you never know what is going to happen before a race. A friend was doing a triathlon recently and just as the race was getting ready to start, her goggles broke in a way we couldn’t fix. She ran back to grab her spare pair in time for the start. That’s why you bring a spare pair! Make sure they are already adjusted (straps, nosepiece) to fit your head beforehand.
3. Quiche says:

   November 5, 2009 at 7:01 am

   All of my races have been ocean swims and I don’t even bother with goggles for the reasons stated and more. It’s just one more thing to have to worry about and I haven’t found a great benefit in those conditions.
   If that’s the case for you, you may want to try it without goggles during a practice and make your own decision.
   Note: I always wear them in the pool
4. GlassEye says:

   November 10, 2009 at 8:14 pm

   I can see why you posted this. I totally agree