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If you’ve read any of our “We Are So Much More” posts, you know that the TriWives do a lot of work with non-profit organizations. Fundraising happens to come with the territory, but for the majority of us, it is the most painstaking part. It just seems to be so difficult to either ask people to donate to your organization or to get others, such…
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The TriWives just had to share our friend and guest blogger, Mike Thompson’s holiday wish with our readers, because we liked it so much and totally agree. We are all special and should be striving to reach beyond the ordinary. We’ve all had a loss or event happen when we’ve thought just how short life is and vow to live everyday to the fullest. But,…
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This White Bean and Escarole Soup Recipe is hearty and easy! It’s the perfect way to warm up on those cold fall and winter days. You can’t beat soup at this time of the year or really, all year round for that matter. I like it because it’s easy to prepare; a meal in a bowl; and generally very healthy. I really had not tried…
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I AM A RUNNER. I never thought I would be calling myself a runner for many reasons. First of all, I am: a busy mom of twins a single mom all week while my trihubby commutes from Austin to Omaha a wife who handles all travel and tri-related details for my trihubby a dog guardian of three very busy and needy pups, ranging in age…
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TO ALL OUR READERS: The TriWives would just like to wish everyone the very best at this time of the year. We would like to seriously thank you for taking time out of your busy day these past few months to give us a read and share our stories with others. We hope you enjoy the holidays with friends, family, and loved ones and we…
Continue readingWith race season most likely over for the majority of triathletes, indoor training is probably becoming the norm – especially if you live on the east coast or Midwest. Chances are your family dynamics are going to change along with the training pattern, too. There will still be time devoted to the sport, it will just take a bit different path. There will be less…
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Hopefully, you read our Designing Tri Spaces – Storing Your Bike article and would now like to move on to designing a total training room. Or perhaps, you just need to find a space for all that gear that comes with doing triathlons and need some help knowing where to start. Arlene Avidan, of Avidan Architecture & Design, is back to show you how uncomplicated it…
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Tis the season for being invited to friends’ and families’ homes for holiday meals. Perhaps you’ve been asked to bring dessert or perhaps you just want to make these for yourself. We have 4 great ones that are sure to please; 3 made healthier and 1 thrown in just because it’s SO good and hey, doesn’t everyone need a little chocolate in their lives. These…
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These no-bake Chocolate Pecan Truffles will remind you of chocolate pecan pie, but in a bite sized truffle form. These come together quick, with just a few key ingredients. We are sharing another delicious no bake dessert with you today – Chocolate Pecan Truffles. Imagine a chocolate pecan pie, but reimagined into a bite sized truffle form. Got it? Yum, right? These Chocolate Pecan Truffles…
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We have found over the years that living 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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We were recently visiting friends at their newly remodeled house in Maine. The conversation just naturally steered towards triathlons, training, and then towards tri spaces – we had two triathletes and an architect present. My first inclination was to figure out how to turn the conversation into an article for The TriWives and my second was to convince our architect friend, Arlene Avidan, to redo OUR…
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So, race registration is done. Check. Now what? We have all been in this exact position and wondered how best to proceed. Are you concerned about how much in advance you have to start booking things and in what order? We sure did. But, since we have lived through it, we’re here to share with you what we have found works best and to let…
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