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One of my favorite cuisines is Mexican, but I very seldom get to have it. My husband can’t have tomatoes and peppers, so that pretty much restricts most items on the menu… And, while I can, I probably shouldn’t….But, once in a while I make a dish that we both can have and I just love – Butternut Squash & Corn Enchiladas. It’s definitely a…
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Update: This post is current as of 10/31/17. We can’t believe we actually won’t be at Ironman Florida this year. We’ve been there for quite a few years in the past. Since, we do know the territory and the race, we still wanted to give you some updates to have at your disposal. Remember, the race is on Saturday and not Sunday – trust us,…
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I had the distinct pleasure to sit down poolside in Kona with purplepatchfitness coach, Matt Dixon, who was a pro triathlete himself. He is a regular contributor to Triathlete magazine, Lava magazine, and Triathlete Europe, and has been featured in many other publications, including the Wall Street Journal and Men’s Health. Matt is also an exercise physiologist and coach to pros such as Meredith Kessler,…
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So, who’s a skier out there? Who’s going this year, but not sure where to go? Well, I thought I’d share with you our favorite ski area and resort – Deer Valley Utah and the Montage Deer Valley Resort. My trihubby and I both used to ski in our “youth” and then had been only once about 10 years ago for a conference in Vail….
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As most of you know, being a triwife or tripartner is not always an easy job. It has it’s moments of pure joy, like when they cross the Kona finish line with a huge smile on their face, but it also has it’s moments of pure agony, like when they are hit by a car riding their bike – we’ve lived through both. Then, there’s…
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Wow, I seriously can’t believe I’m writing this already and that we went from Kona bound to Ironman Kona 2014 as a thing of the past…It went by quickly and this triwife survived unscathed. I am now back home and life has returned to my normal… I have to say that this was one of those RARE, pretty much perfect vacations, for me at least. The…
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I am (big gulp), a middle-aged wife of a middle-aged triathlete GETTING FIT AT 46. What’s the difference? Well, middle-aged triathletes are in their prime. Let me explain…They typically are at the height of their endurance and physical fitness – they look pretty darn good, too; have reached a place in their career that financially allows them to buy nice “toys”, great coaches, and other…
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With the weather starting to turn fall-like, I started thinking about different dinners to begin serving in my house. It’s actually the first time it’s just David and I, so I’ll either have to plan different recipes or reduce portion sizes in the ones I have. This one is one of my Moms and I love it! SHEPHERD’S PIE Preheat Oven to 350. Serves 4-6…
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We have now been on The Big Island since late last Thursday night and time has flown by. I can’t believe THE race is almost here. I keep hearing, “I have nothing to prove” interspersed with “I’m a little wound up right now.” I’ll just let him have his period of schizophrenia….. Was very happy to run into one of our fellow racers at breakfast…
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I had the distinct pleasure to sit down poolside in Kona with purplepatchfitness coach, Matt Dixon. Matt is coach to pros such as Meredith Kessler, Tim Reed, and Jesse Thomas, just to name a few – not to mention some trihubbies we know. I asked him questions related to the role of trisupporters in triathlete training and we discussed what both groups need to do…
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I absolutely loved doing the first Why Trisupporters Rock pictorial and I think you guys enjoyed it, too. I’ve come to realize that this spectating the spectators gig has made me appreciate you all even more. I was recently at a local triathlon, the Westchester Tri, and found more awesome pictures of why trisupporters rock…Being in Kona this week and thinking about what all the…
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Sometimes the most magical places are those you haven’t traveled… Many times we are quick to judge or make assumptions based on what we read, see, or hear about. Well, that was certainly the case with me and Yosemite National Park. My assumptions: It would be overcrowded. There would not be hotels we were comfortable staying at. I wouldn’t really get to see the magic I…
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