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Ever wonder how you’re going to make it thorough triathlon training with that preschool child asking you so many questions? Granted, some of the questions are asked by adult non-triathletes, too, like…How much longer do you have to be on your bike? Why are you grunting? Why do you wear such funny clothes? But, you actually have to answer that preschooler, whereas you can choose…
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Zell am See Austria, is a simply stunning venue for a race or a vacation. We’ve heard of a few good restaurants and fun things to do if you need some ideas. My husband did Ironman Austria in 2010 and the scenery was just unbelievable, so I’m sure you are in for such a treat. From the pictures I’ve seen, the areas look similar and…
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Injuries and the triathlete…When so much of someone’s identity and let’s face it, life, is wrapped up in a sport, what happens when they are forced to “sit this one out” so to speak, go through painful therapy, and watch as others continue on without them? To make matters worse, it’s an ongoing issue. At what point does the ego start hurting more than the…
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Triathlon training is tough no matter what and we know we don’t really have to tell you that. Many people work out two times a day and it can get really hard if you live with a partner, wife, and/or kids. Especially the kids! Think about the hours you put in training alone. Now, figure in those hours you spend preparing to work out; getting…
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It’s that time of year; the kids are going back to college. They have been home with us for much of the summer and it’s been a dream for this family. But, this time as they leave, it is most likely for good. I mean I shouldn’t complain; it is all my fault, we raised them this way. I shouldn’t be upset; it is all…
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My husband’s last triathlon this year was in March at Ironman 70.3 California and that’s it for the rest of the year. I have noticed changes in him, which I will write about at a later date, but since this reality set in, I have surprisingly noticed a change in my attitude and have experienced a whole mixed bag of reactions throughout this summer. So,…
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This post has been updated as of 8/12/18. We’ve been trisupporters at multiple Ironman Mont Tremblant races, both 70.3 and full distance. It’s one of our favorites from a spectating point of view, especially if you are staying close to the village and can go back and forth during the day. The town couldn’t be more supportive of this race. In fact, they now…
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My husband decided to start eating scallops again after not wanting them for a long time. He had them at a party and decided they were worth another try. When I was single and ate fish, many many years ago, these were kind of my “go to” fancy dinner menu as they looked and tasted great, but most importantly for me at the time, were…
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My kids have always been travelers and we knew early in their lives that they would not be going to college close to home. They were both set on being in the northeast. Our son, Sam, knew he wanted to be in Boston and our daughter in New York. So, that meant we needed to make sure we planned for this by working travel into…
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If you’re like us, as a triwife/tripartner of a triathlete, you’re spending a lot of alone time this time of year – it’s RACE SEASON. Yeah! With our triathletes working full-time during the week and often on weekends, plus having brutal training schedules, we’re left to fend for ourselves and our families. It took a lot of adjustment and we’re still not always happy campers,…
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Using real food in training can get difficult, not only in terms of convenience, but for making sure it’s nutritionally what’s needed for your athlete. Plus, I find that so many of the recipes for bars and whatnot have too much in them and we like to keep it simple and clean. We’ve been playing around – yes I say we, meaning me and my…
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Recently, I traveled with my BFFs and it was a blast; challenging at times, mind you, but a lot of fun. Traveling with my girlfriends is great way for me to get some much needed time away for my routine; talking about things you can only talk about with “the girls”. If you’ve never traveled this way before or it’s been a long time, maybe…
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