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August 18, 2014 Sometimes, it is just better to get up and get it done. I mean, really, I am on a roll. Today is Day 4 of my Getting Fit At 46, so why not head out in the dark to the trail in the pitch black…face some demons from race injuries past… Trihubby had a day trip to Colorado today, so our morning…
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Let’s first lay down the ground work…. Triathletes swim, bike, AND run, so you are dealing with three different types of laundry and we, as triwives, must find inner peace with this phenomenon when doing a the laundry. We’d like nothing better than to say they do their own laundry, but who are we kidding. There are unique characteristics to the triathlete’s wardrobe and…
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August 17, 2014 I am such a happy mother, most of the time. I mean, really like 95% of the time. And, the 5% of not happy times are bittersweet, as in taking the twins to college. Happy for them, but sad they will not be near me…ah, motherhood. So, getting fit at 46 today was about balancing my goals with my family life. Last…
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Being Saturday, getting up and going is always a bit tougher; even the dogs sleep in an extra hour. But, once we got up, we walked said dogs and finally installed our light over the bathtub – love those Saturday household chores!! By the way, installing the light counted as my arm workout for the day! While trihubby worked to install the light, I had…
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ALRIGHT – GETTING FIT AT 46 DAY 1 – CHECK! But, I must say it took me some time to get going. Trihubby’s alarm went off at 4:30AM to get to the pool, but he turned it off and rolled over, so I did, too. I got an extra half hour in bed. Yeah!! Okay, I can hear many of you going 5AM and yes,…
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My house is filled with active people. My trihubby works out 2-6 hours a day; dancer daughter dances 6 days a week, 3-4 hours a day; gymnast son works out 6 days a week, 3-4 hours a day; and then there is me. At 45, I was fit. I ran almost everyday and did some small workouts at home. Then I fell, literally, and I…
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When I saw that Rick Gerrity, a professional photographer extraordinaire, had offered to take any TravelingMom willing to make the trek into New York City and give them a lesson in taking better photographs, I signed on without hesitation. If you read our article, Taking Creative Action Shots That Wow, you will recognize his name as one of the contributors. I first met Rick at…
Continue readingLindsay’s back with the second installment in her series, Single, 20-Something, and Tri-ing. She discussed Dating to start the series off. Here she talks about what it’s like to be a triathlete and have roommates… Many types of relationships become difficult to handle when one adopts the triathlete lifestyle. We’re 20-something, we just graduated, have a budding career, and rent! I live in LA –…
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We have found over the years that life with a triathlete provides many unforgettable and often unbelievable statements that give pause. Some of what comes out of their mouths just has to be shared. But, we’ve also found it’s not just the triathlete that utters these comments; we’re often just as guilty as is the rest of the family. So, we decided in the spirit…
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Ever since my husband was hit by a drunk driver while on his bicycle out for a training ride, I have not been able to actually grasp my feelings, until I watched a video this morning called Dear Motorist that was posted by our friend, Dave Orlowski. Afterward, I sat down, started writing, and this just flowed out of me: A Personal Message to Cyclists…
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Yes, Mont Tremblant happens to be a great race site and one of our favorite vacation spots, but it’s also a great spot to add a little luxury and romance to the mix. So, come on triathletes, time to treat that trisupporter in your life to some extra TLC! When we have 5 race nights in Mont Tremblant, we try and make it about US,…
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One of our favorite guest bloggers and tridaughter, Lindsay Berkebile, is back with a new series on being single, 20-something, and tri-ing. Her original article had so much information that we decided to turn it into a series. In future posts, Lindsay will be addressing having roommates, tri-ing on a budget, maintaining a social life, tri-fashion, and whatever else she comes up with. To start,…
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