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My story, well really, a great one in my book. One I have worked really hard for. It starts many, many years ago, but for tri purposes, this life started in 2007 and wow, I am so happy it did. Back in 2007, our family relocated from the west coast of Florida to Austin, TX. My trihubby, David, arrived in Austin nine months before the…
Continue readingMike Thompson is back with us to offer words of wisdom for athletes as race day nears. Although the season may be winding down or even over for some of you, many still have races coming up or you can always save for next year. We’ll take anything to make our lives easier, right? These are great, actually useful tips and done with a…
Continue readingMike Thompson is back with us to offer words of wisdom for spectators on race day. Although the season may be winding down or even over for some of you, many still have races coming up or you can always save for next year. We’ll take anything to make our lives easier, right? These are great, actually useful tips and done with a sense…
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Spends many hours away from home; is in the company of an attractive, physically fit, disciplined person of the opposite sex; comes home sweaty and out of breath; makes excuses for why they’re late, such as had a flat tire – sounds like the scenario for a spouse having an affair, doesn’t it? But in this case, it’s just part of living with a triathlete….
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Fall has arrived, at least on the east coast. The air is crisp, the sky is bright blue, and the blankets are on the bed. In our house, it also means it’s the time of the year for hearty, healthy soups. We think this white bean vegetable and farro fits the bill. You can certainly substitute other grains for the farro such as rice, barley,…
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The weekend’s here and you’ve got 5 hours to kill while he’s on a ride. Sound familiar? Whether the time is spent alone, with a partner of the same sex, or the opposite sex, the fact remains that a lot of time IS spent away from home, often with people who are not a part of your life. Sometimes you will know them and other…
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The TriWives had the distinct pleasure to chat with Dave Orlowski, one of the original 1978 Ironman, who finished 3rd by the way. Over the years, Dave has taken on the role of both racer and spectator, so he was able to offer a unique perspective for this interview. Dave actually did not do another Ironman until 2008 for the 30th anniversary in Kona. Since…
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Is a Tricamp a good idea for a family vacation? While your triathlete may be enamored of the idea, is it the best choice for your family? Well, it’s an excellent question and can be a resounding yes, IF it’s the right Tricamp. As part of our Kids In Tow series, we are taking a look at Tricamps to help you decide if they are…
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The TriWives would love to share with you a story of how one of our families became hooked not only on triathlons, but on finding a way to give back and actually have fun in the process. We believe that volunteering at races, whether as a family or as a solo supporter, is a great way to meet people, get involved, and show your appreciation to the…
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Whether race season is winding down or it’s just been awhile, it may be time to do a little “spring cleaning” of used triathlete gear, especially before next season. Did your triathlete buy a new bike, wetsuit, or wheels this year and you’re now wondering what to do with last season’s? Do you have a closet filled with used sneakers just waiting to find…
Continue readingAloha Again! Kathy Boyd, dropping in to give you some of my TOP activity recommendations while you’re on the Big Island. These allow you to experience the island in a myriad of ways (by air, land, and sea), as well as do a few of things you can ONLY DO on the Big Island (not Maui, Oahu, or even the mainland for that matter!). Here…
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I never thought this would happen in our household – my triathlete husband literally stopped training. There are no more 4am workouts in the basement; no more swims after work; no more 7-hour bricks on the weekends. We now actually go out to dinner at 8pm, since he’s not getting up early. I’ve seen movies on Saturday afternoons AND nights. He goes grocery shopping with…
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