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Day 1, Day 2, and here we are with Day 3. We continue with our triathlete gift suggestions. Hope you find something you like….. TRIATHLETE HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE 1. Is your house overflowing with triathlete gear and clothes? Do you sometimes wonder where you will put one more race t-shirt? Well, time to say enough to materialism and stop the buying madness!! We’re sure your…
Continue readingOur recent Coaches’ Corner articles on off season from Brandon Marsh and Alan Kipping-Ruane prompted some questions from our readers. Alan of TriGuy Multisport Coaching is taking the first crack. We will have upcoming Coaches’ Corner segments and please, if you have any questions of our coaches, let us know. 1. What are the best lower body strength training exercises to do in the off season? The…
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Hopefully, you read the first day of our Holiday Gift Guide and we’ve got the creative juices stirring in you and you’re now thinking about what to get that special triathlete in your life. We’re not sure how many days we will keep the Guide going, but we have at least 20 more unique gift ideas to share with you. Perhaps our creative juices will…
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With the holidays fast approaching, you really need to be thinking about what to get your triathlete, if you haven’t already. The TriWives have years of experience in gift giving for our triathletes, so we’re here to share our best ideas with you in the Triathlete Holiday Gift Guide. We won’t give you all the usual clothing and gear gift ideas, but those that are…
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This post is current for 2017. Ironman Arizona is a great spectator race, made much easier if you are staying downtown. With a fast course, spectator-friendly venue, and warm weather in November, it is one of the most popular races on the Ironman circuit. The race is compact, so there are multiple athlete viewing opportunities. The start and finish take place in Tempe Beach Park….
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A while back I wrote an article on my husband’s “pause” from triathlons this year, Triathlete Burnout (Pause) From the Sidelines. He spent most of the summer playing golf and I think, mentally enjoying his time off. The clubs have now been retired for the season and are keeping the bike company in the dining room – not for long as both are being sent…
Continue readingYes, I am a triwife, but I am so much more. This fall, like most years in recent memory, I have spent much of my time working on fundraisers for great organizations. We, as a family, believe in giving back and we look for causes that are dear to our hearts. I sit on the Director’s Council of the UT Preforming Arts Center, volunteer at…
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I had the distinct pleasure of interviewing one of the Rev3 Florida volunteers, Bobbie Ziemba, who also happens to be a good friend of mine from many years ago. I know how much Rev3 values their volunteers and considers them to be a backbone of the organization. To all you triathletes, as you run past an aid station yell, hey Bobbie, and see if…
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Hopefully, you read our Tempe Arizona Things To Do so you have tons of fun things lined up to keep you occupied while you’re in town. Now, we’re here to give you a few options for dining so you won’t go hungry. We’ve listed restaurants both in Tempe and the surrounding area, in case you decide to venture out – we’re assuming you probably have a…
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Tempe, Arizona should be great this time of year, with temperatures finally cooling down. If you’ve never been, there are so many things to do and see in Arizona, you will never get bored. You can stay local or venture out to Tucson, Sedona, Flagstaff, or the Grand Canyon (check for weather and passability this time of year). But, you really do need a car…
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Hopefully, you have already devoured our Rev3 Venice, FL – Food & Fun Part 1 and Part 2, so you have a good idea of what you want to do and where to eat while you’re in town for the Rev3 race. As promised, we found a few more suggestions in case you’re still undecided. Check them out: The Sarasota Classic Car Musuem – All you car…
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We are so pleased to have Alan Kipping-Ruane of TriGuy Multisport Coaching in the Coaches’ Corner. Alan is a former Navy helicopter search & rescue swimmer and Elite-Amateur Triathlete. He started TriGuy Coaching in 2009 and is located outside of Philadelphia. His company offers a wide range of services for the triathlete including personal coaching, training plans, and Ironman training camps. We gave Alan our…
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