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Okay, I admit it…I often either make fun of or complain about my experiences living with a triathlete. Yes, it’s true. And I know I’m not the only one. You know you do it, too! But, I had an experience at a triathlon last year that really brought home for me what an amazing person my triathlete is and it started me thinking about the…
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Mornings can be hectic and stressful. Over the years, we have made the decision that it is one of the most important parts of the day and that what we put in our bodies in the mornings set the tone for the rest of the day. For that reason alone, we try hard to integrate the best ingredients into our breakfast. Two of our favorite…
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A recent trip to Hawaii was the first time in many years that my husband and I have been to Kona when NOT going for the Ironman World Championship. It was an actual vacation. Yeah! I was thrilled to be going back to Hawaii, because I’d have an actual playmate. See, when he is in Kona for the race, I’m pretty much on my own,…
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Here we are again at the start of a new year and here we are again saying I am going to do this, I am going to do that, and I am going to eat better. Well, yes, we all want to be better, but making your kitchen cleaner to eat better really does not take that much work and having an athlete in the…
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When you plan a vacation with a triathlete, there’s certainly the usual considerations that we’ve written about before like: Is there easy access to training, such as a pool/lake? Will you have to bring the bike or can you rent one? Are there kid friendly activities nearby to keep the family occupied? Will you have access to training essentials, such as nutrition? But, there are…
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The TriWivesClub would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone the happiest of holidays and all the best for a happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year. We would like to thank you so much for taking time out of your busy day to visit our site and share our stories with others. It has been an odd year for us in the triathlon world…
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It is that time of year again and we all sit back and question this crazy addiction we have as an athlete, significant other, family and friends of triathletes. Life changes a bit now and although we have written about the off season before, this one brings a distinctively different feeling for me. You see, our season really ended after Ironman Texas in May, with…
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Have you ever paid attention to how people behave when they travel? Really behave… During a recent vacation, I decided to watch my fellow travelers for just this reason and not all of it was pretty. In fact, some of it was down right ugly. I watched at the airport, on the plane, at the reception desk at the hotel, on the beach, at the…
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It’s been really tough coming up with some new gift ideas this year, mostly because – okay we’re going to brag a bit here – we’ve given you so many great ideas in the past, especially our 2014 gift guide. Seriously…I looked back through the previous guides and all the ideas are still pertinent and should please any triathlete and the special people in their…
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Traveling to a wine and food destination may sound strange for active people, but the truth is, people who love food respect the ingredients and their bodies and wine is always a good thing – we have scientific backing on this one. It’s also said that active people are more happy and according to 10 million geo-targeted tweets, Napa is the happiest city in the…
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So much is written about triathletes and their lifestyles, with all the blogs, race sites, magazines, tweets…that I’m sure you think you’ve heard, seen, and read it all. Well, we’re here to tell you there are still some secrets that are yet to be discovered about triathletes…until now, that is. 9 in fact, that even surprised us. But, they can’t keep anything from the triwives…
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Whether you buy your trisupporter what they need to watch you race during or after race season, they will appreciate being recognized for their contribution to your efforts. We thought with the holidays coming, we’d give you some ideas to make it easier for you and sure to please them. Most of these would work great for stocking stuffers by the way or you could…
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We believe that life should be done well. From travel to food to fabulous finds, life should be lived with gusto, style, and sparkle, along with generosity and kindness. Because a life done well isn’t just about a luxury lifestyle, but it’s a great start!
