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We hope you enjoyed our How to Have Tons of Fun in Boulder post that listed many things for you to do in Boulder. Now, we are back with places to eat in Boulder. The city is packed with great restaurants of every cuisine, so you’ll have no problem finding something to satisfy. Don’t forget that the Pearl Street Mall, a pedestrian shopping and dining mecca,…
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Lucky you, if you are headed to Ironman Boulder or Ironman 70.3 Boulder or just going on vacation. We love Boulder. There is no shortage of activities, especially if you love being outdoors. The area is a mecca for athletes of all sorts, including many pro triathletes. Surrounded by the Flatiron Mountains and the crystal clear waters of Boulder Creek, there is truly something for…
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Update: All information is current for the 2018 race. Always be sure to check the Ironman website for any changes. Ironman Lake Placid has always been one of our favorite races and we have been here multiple times. The town goes all out on race day and gets totally into the spirit of the event. I was first introduced to the triathlon’s definition of a”stripper”…
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We hope you have planned some fun things to do when you’re in Lake Placid and have read our fun things to do. Now, we’d like to let you in on some places to eat while you’re in town. Again, this is with the gracious input of two locals, Anna and Jonathan, plus a friend who’s in the know. Many thanks. As always, we suggest…
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Heading to Lake Placid, NY? Check out our favorite things to do in this gorgeous town! There are so many activities to choose from! Dana and I, plus so many of our friends have been to Lake Placid at least once, most of us multiple times. Lake Placid, NY is such a typical “summer vacation at the lake” type experience, how could you not love…
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Updated for 2018. Hopefully, you have checked out our Things to Do in Coeur d’Alene and found many great activities to keep you occupied race week. Now, we’d like to share some choice places to eat. As we mentioned, we have been to Coeur d’Alene many times so can speak from personal experience. We always recommend that you make reservations for dinner. These restaurants…
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Update: This post is current as of 6/25/17. My husband actually did Ironman Austria in Klagenfurt a few years back, so I’m going to share a few tips about travel, dining, and the race site. First, I just have to say that this is one of the most beautiful race venues you will find. The swim is on Lake Worthersee, a glass-clear resort lake, which…
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Ironman Mont Tremblant is one of our favorite race sites. Granted, my family has been going there for over 35 years and we have watched the mountain and village grow over this time. We used to have to drive a long way to eat, but now the choices are endless and there are great places to eat. First, let me explain the areas as I…
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Updated 2018 Ironman 70.3 Boulder takes place completely at the Boulder Reservoir including Ironman Village. It’s about 15 minutes from downtown Boulder. With the shuttles back and forth, you should be able to come and go. We will actually be there this year so will do updates if needed. So looking forward to checking out Boulder! Ironman 70.3 Boulder Spectator Tips At registration, each athlete…
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Update 2018 – This post is current for 2018 and the Ironman North American Championships. Please check the Ironman site and with race officials when you get there for most recent updates and be sure to download the Spectator Guide. We’re here to give you a few tips to make your spectating at Ironman Texas a great day. We’ve done the race on multiple occasions and…
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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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If you are headed to Ironman Arizona, it’s time to start thinking details if you haven’t already. If you don’t plan ahead, you just might miss out on the best places to stay. We’ve been there multiple times so have some great suggestions for Ironman Arizona hotels that are convenient to the race. Even though there’s less down time at the Arizona race due to…
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