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As we told you earlier in the week, we are thrilled to welcome Mike Thompson to the TriWivesClub. If you didn’t see our introduction, please read about his amazing story, Mike Thompson: A True Ironman Inspiration, We are just in awe of this young man. He inspires us to make ourselves and the world a better place. We can’t wait to see what amazing feats…
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The chaos has begun again and three races are now behind Sherry’s husband – Ironman 70.3 California, Rev3 Quassy, and Ironman Germany. Big news – we’ll be going to both the 70.3 World Championships in Mont Tremblant and the World’s in Kona!! But, it is definitely bittersweet as Dana’s husband was struck by a car on his bike, so is out of racing for the…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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…
Continue readingAs 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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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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The recent Ironman Mont Tremblant race brought up an issue we have rarely thought about after all these years: the toll these races have on the body and soul of both the athlete and spectator. My triathlete is hurting for the first time after 10 full-distance races and man, I hurt, too. My feet, oh my pitiful feet. I have learned over the years to…
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