Practicing your transitions, and brick workouts or combining two sports back to back, can help you reduce your times and prime your body. The body doesn't switch from biking to running gracefully without teaching it. Race Morning Rehearse in your mind what the day will be like. Some call it visualization, and it's an important part of preparing your body for the stresses to come. Nervousness and that sleepless night are all parts of the survival instinct so go with it and enjoy the excitement.
Butterflies are indications that the body is preparing to protect itself.
Using your race day checklist, lay out all your gear in the space provided and go over the sequence you'll follow. Make sure your towel is there to wipe your feet of gravel. Put your bike in low gear, have your helmet with gloves and sunglasses right there on top for the bike transition. Your running shoes should be opened up and have quick lace locks to reduce time. Half unwrap your Power Bars now.