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EMPATHY FOR THE TRIATHLETE – TRIWIVES STYLE

My husband and I recently enjoyed a wonderful ski vacation.  He’s an expert, I’m an advanced beginner/intermediate on a good day.  Last year was the first time we had skiied in about 15 years, but he remembered how much he loved the sport and was on his “pause” from racing, so decided it was going to become a more regular activity.  Hence, we were back…

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Scoring A Deal On Your Next Race (Or Any) Vacation

The TriWives are very pleased to welcome back guest blogger, Tariq Ali, triathlete and creator of the website, 3Dealz.  This time he’s back with some great tips for booking your next race vacation and scoring a deal at the same time.  You can you know.  Enjoy and learn…. 5 TIPS FOR SCORING A DEAL ON YOUR NEXT RACE VACATION For most of us, signing up for…

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ONE WORD RESOLUTION REBOOT

SHERRY chose RELEASE:   to free from something that confines, constrains, or holds back. Not really being into resolutions, but still wanting to participate in the spirit of the season, the TriWives chose to opt for the “one word resolution” as our friend, Lindsay Cotter, had suggested and we loved the idea.  You have just read what word I chose.  But walking my dogs the other morning, I…

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ON THE MENU – BLUEBERRY OATMEAL MUFFINS RECIPE

Are you making oatmeal for breakfast?  What a stupid question!  Chances are pretty good you are or will be soon, especially if you live with a triathlete.  So, just make an extra cup for leftovers and you can whip up these yummy blueberry oatmeal muffins in a flash!  Or, if you’re just looking for a better way to sneak oatmeal into your life or your…

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ON THE MENU – BLUEBERRY OATMEAL MUFFINS

Are you making oatmeal for breakfast?  What a stupid question!  Chances are pretty good you are or will be soon, especially if you live with a triathlete.  So, just make an extra cup for leftovers and you can whip up these yummy blueberry oatmeal muffins in a flash!  Or, if you’re just looking for a better way to sneak oatmeal into your life or your…

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ROMANTIC TRIATHLON RACE VENUES – YES, THEY DO EXIST!

Aaaah, romance….. The TriWives love a little romance in their lives. Really, who doesn’t? But can triathlons and romance go hand in hand? We thought so and remember, romance isn’t just about the physical place; it’s also a state of mind. So, with Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, we decided to get into the spirit and write about the MOST ROMANTIC TRIATHLON RACE SITES that we…

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LIFE WITH A TRIATHLETE – QUOTES OF THE MONTH – JANUARY

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 of being…

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8 OFF DAY FAMILY FUN ACTIVITIES DURING TRAINING SEASON

We all know how all time-consuming training is in season, but have you ever actually looked at your triathlete’s training schedule? I did and much to my surprise AND happiness, I found a few great words: off day, activity of choice, just do something active, and easy workout. Yes, those are actual terms. Well, sorry trihubby, you asked me to look up your swim workout…

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