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I can go on and on about Mont Tremblant, as I have been going with my family most of my life and still love the area. It is a great family venue, but if you’re making it a trip for just the two of you, we have some great secrets, too. In carrying on the tradition, David and I have taken our children to Mont…
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I recently checked off the one place in this world I’ve always wanted to visit…New Zealand. I’m not quite sure why, but I’ve had this notion that I simply had to see it AND go bungie jumping. I’ve even gone so far as to suggest my husband do a triathlon there. So, you know I was desperate to visit… If you are fortunate enough to…
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Boulder is such a gorgeous venue for not only a vacation, but also for an Ironman race. It truly offers it all. The community has tons of wonderful activities, indoors and out, and really, really good restaurants filled with fresh seasonal cuisine. If you’re headed to town and will be spectating Ironman Boulder, lucky you! Here’s some information on the race and tips for having…
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Between Dana and I, we have been to the Big Island of Hawaii at least 15 times and probably more. We have been both for vacations, including one wedding – mine – and the Ironman World Championships. The only conclusions to be reached are that WE LOVE HAWAII and that we really know it inside out and all the great places to have food and…
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This post has been updated as of 8/12/18. We’ve been trisupporters at multiple Ironman Mont Tremblant races, both 70.3 and full distance. It’s one of our favorites from a spectating point of view, especially if you are staying close to the village and can go back and forth during the day. The town couldn’t be more supportive of this race. In fact, they now…
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When you think of all the places around the world we could travel to and race, the Woodlands, Texas, outside of hot, sticky Houston does not come to mind. Sorry Houston. Japan, Mallorca, Puerto Rico, or South Africa – YES! Woodlands, Texas – NO! But, we keep coming back for some reason… Whether you travel there for vacation, business, or to do Ironman triathlons, which…
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When traveling to Ironman Texas in the Woodlands, the restaurant options are endless. We used to live in Texas and have done this race multiple times, so we’ve eaten at many of the restaurants. But, as with anyone, we have our favorites. We’re doing the race again this year, so we’ll undoubtedly hit a few. Here are our Top 6 Picks for Chowing Down in…
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Ever dreamed of a trip of a lifetime to the Far East? We certainly have. Looking for that true destination Ironman race? We certainly are. Well, guess what? Now you can combine the two for the best of both worlds… Combine TRAVEL AND TRIATHLON for A Destination Race That Will Wow… Seriously! We are so excited to be partnering with Mandarin Journeys on a unique,…
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None of us have ever been to Ironman Cozumel, but with the race coming up on November 30, we wanted to get you some information if you’re going. One of our readers, Nanci Hulting, was kind enough to provide us with some travel, food, fun, and spectating tips from when her husband did the race in 2012. For your information, it is a one-loop swim, a…
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Updated 2018: All events and spectating are current for 2018. I actually lived in Phoenix for quite a few years, so enjoy going back to see how the area has changed, not to mention catching up with old friends. We did our Food, Fun, and Spectating pieces last year, so I’m just giving you some updates and a few new things to do and see….
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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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Yes, Mont Tremblant happens to be a great race site and one of our favorite vacation spots, but it’s also a great spot to add a little luxury and romance to the mix. So, come on triathletes, time to treat that trisupporter in your life to some extra TLC! When we have 5 race nights in Mont Tremblant, we try and make it about US,…
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