New Gear

I placed an order online today for the last few tri-gear things I wanted to get (some of which I actually do NEED).

1. A CO2 pump and some cartridges for if I get a flat out there. Lighter, smaller, and faster than a regular pump. One of those things I hope I don't ever need to use! I went with the genuine innovations microflate. I figure simpler = better and found a favorable review here.
2. A transition bag. This item is riding on the fence of necessity. I could surely get by without one, but certain features of this bag will make things much easier for me, such as, two internal mesh shoe pockets (to hold both my running and cycling shoes for those of you unfamiliar with the multishoe aspect of multisport), an expandable mesh bottom compartment for wetsuit or towel, removable waterproof bag, it zips open to open ALL the way , plus lots of pockets for waterbottles, mp3 player, foodstuffs, cellphone, etc. I went with the TYR bag pictured here. It was a lot less expensive than some of the "triathlon" brand ones and had everything I think I could need. 3. Speed laces. This should be interesting. I'm going to try it out a bit before any races, but I ordered some Yankz! (that is their exclamation point, not mine) laces that allow you to put on and take off your shoes without any tying or untying. In the world of triathlon transition, the tying of shoes is a serious time sucker. I'm pretty slow at the actual sports, so I hope to have the quickest transitions I can to help my times. ;)