Ok so now its getting closer, June 15th is the day, its a sprint tri.

So heres what I have so far, I'm going to buy a wetsuit, since I'm gonna do a couple open water swims before hand to prepare it makes economic sense (the local shop has a suit on sale for $200). For the Bike/run I'm going to use my old running flats (Nike Zoom Countrys), and I only have toe straps, no clip in pedals/shoes.

So heres my questions...
1. What do you wear under the wetsuit? Tri-shorts? I'm assuming to wear tri shorts, run up to the bike, dump the suit, toss on a jersey, socks, shoes, helmet, and hop on the bike. I guess gloves and sunglasses would be a little too much work, but maybe those too, or dont bother?

2. For the bike portion, I have aero bars on my bike, and Ive seen those water bottles that stick in between them. I also own a camelback I could put on during the transition (but its one more thing to have to get off). The advantage with the camelback Is I can carry a tire tube and repair kit. Its only a 12 mile ride. Should I just go with the aero bottle and forgo the repair stuff, or maybe even buy a little underseat bag, or noone bothers to carry that?

I'm excited!

1. You're on the right track with respect to what to wear under your wetsuit and your T1. I tend to go without gloves but you should wear your sunglasses. Put them inside your helmet in T1 and it will only take a second to put them on.

2. The aero bottle is a good way to go and it helps you to remember to drink...since it's in your face. I've never considered a camelback...and I don't think I would. Your call on the repair stuff, if you're just looking to finish, it's a good idea. I keep my stuff in a seat bag.

Six weeks to go...still plenty of time to get stronger!

1. You can actually wear your jersey under your wetsuit, if you like. The only reason why you wouldn't want to do that is if it's going to be chilly on the bike and the cold, wet jersey would make you even colder (and possibly slower) than a dry jersey that you put on in transition.

2. For 12 miles, all you probably need is the aerobottle. That should take you 35-50 minutes most likely, and 24 oz of fluid in that time frame is plenty Also, with regard to carrying spare stuff, plenty of people do that (I'd say usually over half). It's really up to you, though I recommend that you carry spare stuff, seeing as how flatting and DNFing is usually far worse than flatting and taking 5 minutes to change the tire!

I wear my tri-shorts and an Under Armour heat gear baselayer under the wetsuit (though if i'm using my sleeveless wetsuit, i'll just wear the shorts). If you're already wearing the baselayer top, you may not even need the jersey (i usually don't bother putting one on nowdays). Gloves and socks are optional. I always put socks on (because i'm wussy like that ) but nowdays i'm thinking i'm just going to use gloves if it's cold (i.e. under 70 degrees because i'm skinny). Sunglasses are highly recommended.

For a 12 mile ride, 1 water bottle should suffice. I also recommend carrying the the minimal stuff to fix a flat (at the very least a spare tube, patch kit, levers, and a C02 inflator or minipump that easily goes to 100 psi, or both). Having to walk 7 miles back to the transition area or trying to flag someone down to give you a hand isn't very fun. Another good thing to consider carrying for race days is a Vittoria Pit Stop. It's fix-a-flat for your bike: https://www.trisports.com/vipitst.html I carry one now because i've never flatted during a race and i feel my good luck is starting to wear thin.

+1 on the repair stuff

I would much rather carry the extra pound or two and be able to change my tire 6 miles out from the transition area than be walking my bike back and having to DNF, especially with the prices of Tris nowdays.

That said I did double flat in an off road event and ended up foregoing the run but still able to roll in with a borrowed tube from a fellow racer.

And I think I have borrowed my pump out at least twice in off-road events to folks trying to save a few pounds by not carrying one. Old days before CO2 cam einto vogue.

Ok so I got my wetsuit, Quintana Roo Ultrafull suit. So now in my effort to not be "that guy" where should I put Bodyglide on to make the suit easy to remove and comfortable? I dont wanna be the guy who yanks it off and is all greased up like a bodybuilder lol.

I tend to do my underarms from the inside of my biceps all the way down to mid ribs...rub your arm along your torso in a swimming motion and you'll see what I mean. I also tend to do my neck area where the wetsuit will be in contact.

I also apply it to the crotch area but that's more for the bike and run than the swim. I just don't want to do it in T1 (unless Half IM or longer).

Some people do their wrists and ankles but I don't.

The ankle/leg part I thought was to help remove the suit when you are in T1?

All good advice above. Most wetsuits come off very easily when they are wet and so you probably won't need it around the ankle leg but it won't hurt to put it there. Some people put i ton their toes to help prevent blisters..this is a sprint distance race for you so your needs will not be as great as a longer distance race. Yes, on the tools!!!Remember on the aerobottle that you may also need the bracket to help keep the bottle in place and not rattle around so much - they are sold seperately.

Yeah, that's what some people say but I don't have any trouble getting my wetsuit off.

I think that depends on your legs and how the suit fits. I've got very in-outy legs (tiny knees and ankles, big muscles and big feet) and it can be a tug. I grease my heels as well as ankles for a quick transition.

One extra area that hasn't been mentioned: the neck. The neck of the wetsuit can chafe in a long swim so a quick grease around your neckline will let the suit slide and prevent a Q-Roo hickey.

Thinking about trying a triathlon at the same time I am thinking about a new road bike. Any suggestions for a road bike with the type of geometry that would lend itself to a triathlon. I don't have the budget to afford 2 new bikes.

I'm definitely no expert, especially by the fact I started this post, but generally road bikes don't have tri-geometry, and being that you are just getting into it my recommendation is to get a road bike that fits you well. I went to bikesdirect.com and bought a Mercier Galaxy AL which is a good fast road bike, and then if you get into it in a few years you can buy a tri-specific bike. I even installed aero bars on mine I got on ebay for $70. Its not perfect, but they help alot and help you get used to it.

Definitely take the repair items....always be prepared as possible...flats do rear their ugly heads even in sprints...