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GALVESTON FOOD & FUN – PLACES TO EAT

One of the best things about Ironman 70.3 Texas, Galveston is that if you are staying on site at Moody Gardens, the food is consistent and you can count on a hearty breakfast buffet with real eggs and fruit and clean restaurant food that caters to the athletes and families. I hate to admit it, but we rarely venture out too far for a meal,…

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LIFE CAN CHANGE IN THE BLINK OF AN EYE UPDATE

First, I want to again thank all of you who sent best wishes to my four-legged best friend from the bottom of my heart.  Your words give me such comfort.  Kayla is scheduled for surgery on Tuesday to remove the mass in her small intestines and do a liver biopsy, as the previous tests were “inconclusive”.  So, another excruciating weekend of waiting; not just waiting…

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“My Support System” – John Bergquist

We just loved this post by John Bergquist, an aspiring endurance athlete, who blogs as Fit Knight.  In it, he praises his trisupporter wife and recognizes he could not do the sport without her by his side…..We so went aaaaah, so just had to share….Plus, we loved how he chose his name – It was from an old videogame handle he had and because a knight…

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THE SPORT OF SPECTATING – IRONMAN 70.3 OCEANSIDE

UPDATE: This article has been updated to reflect the 2017 schedule. It’s Ironman 70.3 California Oceanside time!!! If you’re not from California, I’m sure you’re SO ready for some fun in the sun. I know I am. Hopefully, you have read our Food & Fun Places to Eat and Things to Do, so you know what to do and where to eat while you’re in…

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GALVESTON – FOOD & FUN – THINGS TO DO

UPDATE 2017: This post has been updated for Ironman 70.3 Texas in Galveston. The IronKids Fun Run is on Saturday, April 1 at 10 am at the large white tent near transition. You can register on site on Friday from 12 – 7pm and Saturday from 8 – 9:30am. If you also need places to eat, be sure to check out this article filled with…

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LIFE CAN CHANGE IN THE BLINK OF AN EYE & SOMETIMES REALLY SUCKS

Yesterday morning all was well in my world.  I had just taken my husband’s bike to a local store to be picked up by Tribike Transport for Ironman 70.3 Oceanside.  I was so looking forward to the trip to California.  Many of our friends are doing the race and we were going to see family, including my husband’s 98 year old aunt.  Plus, I was…

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CALIFORNIA OCEANSIDE – FOOD & FUN – PLACES TO EAT

If you are coming to Oceanside to do the Ironman 70.3 California, we hope you checked out our Food & Fun, Things To Do guide that gave you a whole list of great things to do in the area. Now, we’re back with places to eat. The area is really spread out, so we’re staying more local for this guide, realizing you may not want…

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ROMANCE AND THE TRIATHLETE PLUS A MEDIEVAL TALE

Okay, first stop laughing.  It is possible.  We’ve seen the phenomenon and even experienced it over the years.  Remember, as your triathlete is working out and feeling good about themselves – good body image, confidence, passion – you get what we mean – it just might make them feel more romantic and guess what, you reap the benefits! We decided to look at the definition…

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OCEANSIDE CALIFORNIA – FOOD & FUN – THINGS TO DO

Update 2017: The Ironkids Fun Run is at 5pm on Friday at the Oceanside Pier. There is a Sunset Market on Main Stree from 5-9 pm on Thursday. They’ll be tons of food, music, crafts for sale, plus a family fun KidsZone. They also have a Farmer’s Market Thursday morning from 9am – 1 pm. If you are coming to Oceanside California to do the…

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HAVING TONS OF FUN IN OCEANSIDE CALIFORNIA

If you are coming to Oceanside California to do the Ironman 70.3 California triathlon, lucky you. Especially, if you live in parts of the country that have had an unusually cruel winter. It’s time for a little sun and warmth…..The area around Oceanside is packed with things to do and see, so you will never get bored. This is also the city that started the…

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