in The Sport of Spectating

IRONMAN 70.3 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS – SPECTATOR MOM & DAD

The TriWivesClub have one of their daughters at the 70.3 World Championships in Las Vegas this weekend.  After only several years at this sport, she has qualified as an age grouper.  Quite an accomplishment – so proud!!! Here is the epitome of what The Sport of Spectating is all about. “Doing my duty. Holding her swim towel and flip flops while Linds swims.  Guy is off…

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in Getting Fit, Home, Kids in Tow

A Triathlon Lifestyle Is a Family Lifestyle

There are many types of triathlon families; no kids, young kids, grown kids, the extended family, friends – you get the picture. But the one constant – it is a “family” affair. From training, finances, races, food, travel, and beyond, a triathlon lifestyle requires a buy-in from the whole support team. Here are a few questions for you to consider as you dive into or move…

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FAMILY FUN AT TRIATHLONS: THE LOCAL RACES

We, triwives, have been at this for many years, with kids and without and at all race distances.  Having a triathlete in the family can be stressful and tough on the kids at any age.  Creating an attitude of a healthy lifestyle with triathlons as a part of it can become your family time norm versus a stressor.  Our Kids in Tow section of this…

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in Getting Fit, How to, Life with a Triathlete

HOW TO – IS AN ENDLESS POOL RIGHT FOR YOU?

Sometimes it’s just not convenient to go to the gym/pool for a swim or you can’t swim outside due to the weather; that’s when an endless pool starts to sound really good.  We actually installed one two years ago, as winters where we live can be long, snowy, and bitter cold.  If you are tempted to look into an endless pool, here are some factors…

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TRI-ING WITH KIDS IN TOW

The Sport of Spectating series prompted a lot of requests for other tips on traveling to triathlon races with kids.  So, we created a new series called, Tri-ing With Kids in Tow.  Watch for our first article this week, Family Fun Tri-Style, and be sure to check out the articles under Kids In Tow.  We’ve all been there, done that, and want to make it…

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Nell Stephenson – Paleoista Sherpa

We are so pleased to introduce you to our friend, Nell Stephenson.  Nell, a tri supporter, nutritionist, author, Paleo, educator, and age group Ironman World Championship qualifier AND finisher is above all a great person. We had the pleasure of meeting Nell two years ago at the 70.3 Ironman World Championship; again a case of triathlons bringing people together.  Nell is the author of two…

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in Home, Life with a Triathlete, Race Life

LIFE IS A SERIES OF TRIATHLON RACES

The Races….wait, let me say that again with the proper emphasis and reverence….THE RACES. Simply put, they are the reason we are here. They are the reason the three of us met. They are the reason our tri-guys live, breathe, and obsess. Frankly, they are the ultimate force that our lives seem to orbit around! All of our other posts and topics have life here,…

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in Home, Life with a Triathlete, On the Menu

TRIATHLETE NUTRITION – EAT, DRINK, AND SAY GU?????

Nutritional plans can come and go in the triathlete world, especially as it relates to training and race day nutrition. What to eat, when to eat, and in which form can become the center of many conversations when in the company of other triathletes – sports drinks, energy bars, and power foods, oh my.  Just pick up any triathlete magazine and chances are you will…

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in Home, Life with a Triathlete

YOU MIGHT JUST LIVE WITH A TRIATHLETE – TRI MATH

Triathlete math: 1 head – 2 helmuts 2 feet – 3 sets of bike shoes How does your triathlete do math?  Join the conversation on Facebook…..  – THE TRIWIVES Sherry WernickeSherry is one of the TriWivesClub and LifeDoneWell co-founders and contributes to multiple blogs. She is a former co-owner of the California Apparel News and had a career in the healthcare industry. Her passions include…

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in Home, Ironman, Kids in Tow, Race Life

PLANNING A TRIATHLON RACE SCHEDULE – THINK LOCATION

As choosing next year’s triathlon race schedule is already in the planning stages in many families, we thought we’d give you a couple tips on selection. Local races are great, but travel races can be a blast for the group. Picking the perfect race location is key when making a triathlon a family vacation. If you are looking for an Ironman race and are a…

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IRONMAN MONT TREMBLANT – POST RACE UPDATE

What a gorgeous race day in Mont Tremblant. I hope everyone had as awesome of day as I did, even though I got a bit too much sun and experienced a bit (okay, an overabundance) of anxiety over my husband’s run. Special thanks goes out to the Ironman MTB team. They did a superb job making this race very family-friendly from the great inflatable area…

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