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SUMMER WITH THE KIDS – FIRST TIME IN 9 YEARS! Let me say that again – This will be the first summer in 9 years that our kids will be home. The question that often comes next when I say this is, “Oh, do they usually spend it with another parent?” NO! David and I are their parents, but we have spent the summers alone…
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When traveling to Ironman Texas in the Woodlands, the restaurant options are endless. We used to live in Texas and have done this race multiple times, so we’ve eaten at many of the restaurants. But, as with anyone, we have our favorites. We’re doing the race again this year, so we’ll undoubtedly hit a few. Here are our Top 6 Picks for Chowing Down in…
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Traveling with teens in any capacity starts to get harder and harder with their busy schedules in high school or college and is very different than when they were little ones. They are young adults and their time is important. Whether studying for that big test; not being able to miss school because of a presentation or standardized testing; or most importantly, that big sporting…
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My triathlete husband and I have had multiple conversations lately about the state of his triathlete season and ergo, mine. Right now it is in a total state of flux due to his plantar fasciitis and tendonitis. He is able to partially train; only allowed to swim and bike. NO RUNNING whatsoever at this point per his coach and physical therapist. I even worked out…
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A long haul flight can get overwhelming and recovery time can really be hard, especially if you don’t travel well. I love long hauls simply because it can be 7-15 hours of “nothing but me” time. I find that often, spending a little extra money will go a long way and will help me save money and time on the ground. Here are 11 tips…
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My husband and I recently took two weekend trips away and managed to travel only with carry-ons, even though one trip was to Ironman 70.3 Oceanside. Okay, hey, he shipped the bike and one huge duffel bag with his gear, so it wasn’t quite the feat I may have made it sound like! As we were pulling our bags through the airports, I kept noticing…
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It has been a year since David was hit by a drunk driver while on a training ride. The first emotion after the accident was anger and after we knew physically he would recover, all we all wanted was for David to get back on that bike and race again. Everyone said you just have to do it and he did. He worked hard and…
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While my husband and I do a lot of traveling just the two of us, we also love to travel with other couples. Now, it’s not always an easy thing to do. You have to travel with the right couples. Having done this multiple times, we’ve learned a few lessons along the way about how to travel with other couples and stay friends. We’ve gone…
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One of our friends wrote a very cute post – “What I never thought I’d have to say to my child”. This certainly got us thinking about all the things we never thought we’d have to say or we’ve added, that we never thought we’d have to hear in our life with a triathlete. However, being married to triathletes, having many friends who are triathletes,…
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So, you just got invited to spend the weekend at your friend’s house in Santa Barbara and you’re very excited to go. Do you want to make sure this isn’t the one and only invite? Well, there are some things you can do during your visit to ensure you will be invited back. And in the reverse, there are without a doubt things you can…
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Let’s talk about something a bit serious as triwives and tripartners… I will start by saying I REALLY do love that my husband is a triathlete and the great lifestyle, health, and travel it brings to our lives. BUT, if I’m being totally honest – and I am – sometimes I get lonely. Now, I’m talking about life without the kids here – just triathlete and…
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My triathlete goes through a ton of socks and it seems like I’m always washing them. When you run or ride almost every day, well…But, not just any socks will do. They have to have a bit of padding and be cushy, moisture wicking, and fast drying. Add a little compression and some fun to the mix and both he and his feet are happy!…
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