My First Ironman +
70.3 Half-Ironman

Swim, bike and run with us across the stunning Bondi area to complete your
first Ironman or 70.3 Half-Ironman.

From finisher, to podium winner, and even a world champion… BRATs has achieved these in Ironman races every year for over 35 years.

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BRATs Ironman training

BRATs is full of Ironman finishers at all levels, and BRATs works with first timers to those wanting to get on the podium or to Kona every day.

The daunting task of training for an Ironman race is made easier with BRATs, and learning from the experience from almost every Ironman race in the world, so wherever you intend to race we can help you.

Join us and we can:

  • We have a great group each year at Ironman 70.3 Western Sydney, Ironman Australia (Port Macquarie), Ironman Cairns and Ironman WA (Busselton)

  • Our training program is designed by professional coaches so you will be well prepared

  • Chat during training and get every tip and trick from Ironman finishers

  • Understand how important nutrition is and find out all the options direct from members, from vegan to caffeine free we can help

  • Get across the line and complete your training with equally motivated people

  • Train in a safe and supportive environment

  • You may wish to select additional coaching or technique training with one of our training partners

Check out our BRATStars to see how diverse we are and be inspired.

Joining BRATs will significantly increase your chance of success, we will also ensure you make new friends and learn from the champions so you can hear the words ‘You are an Ironman’!

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Triathlon Check List

Ensuring your have the right gear come race day is vital to improve confidence, reduce stress and enjoy your day.

 

Swim.

  • Goggles and anti mist spray or wipes

  • BRAT Swim cap (most races no longer supply them) and wear that over your googles in case they get knocked off

  • Tri-suit (swim, ride and run in a tri-suit without anything on underneath to avoid chaffing). This can also be lycra swim shorts and racing top, however they generally don’t have padding for the ride

  • Wetsuit (subject to race approval) and anti chaffing cream for where the wetsuit rubs (neck, chest, thighs)

  • Suncream (generally missed, but as the race goes on it is much needed)

  • Aeroguard (some early morning races have flies and mosquitos)

  • Flip flop shoes and light jacket to walk around in before the race and after you have set up your gear


Ride.

  • Lights to ride to the check-in with as it is always dark (then you can take off)

  • Bike with tyres pumped up and serviced within the last month

  • Helmet and cycle cap (for under your helmet to protect against the sun and rain)

  • Cycle shoes and BRAT socks (if you can avoid socks it is quicker for transition but you need to get used to this in training)

  • Sunglasses

  • BRAT Gloves

  • Bike computer (many prevent auto off so it is already on as you get there after your swim)

  • Hydro / water bottle (one per hour of riding, noting most races over 60km in length have aid stations on the ride to get more from in - which case use bottles you are happy to throw away)

  • Food (one Clif bar or similar per hour of riding)

  • Salt tablet (one per hour of riding)

  • Gel or peeled mandarine to eat after the swim if choppy and you need to settle your stomach (optional)

  • Spare tube, gas cartridge and tyre changing bits

  • Bike pump (there are plenty in transition to borrow)


Run.

  • Run shoes (upside down if raining)

  • Socks (if using socks, then a spare pair in case of rain)

  • BRAT Trucker cap

  • Race belt (holds your Race number, salt tablets, gels)

  • Salt tablet (one per hour of running)

  • Suncream (top up, if needed)

  • Sunglasses

  • Tri watch

Transition Area.

  • Towel to lay your gear on to the right of your bike

    • fold it in half width ways (so it is long and skinny)

    • run gear at the top, cycle gear at the bottom

  • Towel to dry off with (also lay on top of gear to protect from rain)

  • Extra snacks (banana, hydro / water, spare clif, Tri-Glide or similar)

  • Panadol and anti gastro tablets

  • Street Bag (a backpack that you can store you post race gear in) that most races let you store securely outside of transition area

Special Needs Bags.

These bags are only for full Ironman races and can be purchased from the organiser. In some cases they are not returned to you.

  • Bike Special Needs Bag:

    • Spare tube and gas x 2

    • Pain relief tablets

    • Band-Aid or Elastoplast

    • Cramp-Eze (or similar)

    • Anti diarrhea tablets

    • Tri-Glide (or similar)

    • Snack you look forward to (soft drink, peanut sandwich etc)

    • Extra nutrition

  • Run Special Needs Bag:

    • Pain relief tablets

    • Band-Aid or Elastoplast

    • Blister Band-Aid

    • Cramp-Eze (or similar)

    • Anti diarrhea tablets

    • Tri-Glide (or similar)

    • Suncream

    • Snack you look forward to (soft drink, peanut sandwich etc)

    • Extra nutrition

    • Head torch (in case it gets dark)