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Let’s first lay down the ground work…. Triathletes swim, bike, AND run, so you are dealing with three different types of laundry and we, as triwives, must find inner peace with this phenomenon when doing a the laundry. We’d like nothing better than to say they do their own laundry, but who are we kidding. There are unique characteristics to the triathlete’s wardrobe and…
Continue readingLindsay’s back with the second installment in her series, Single, 20-Something, and Tri-ing. She discussed Dating to start the series off. Here she talks about what it’s like to be a triathlete and have roommates… Many types of relationships become difficult to handle when one adopts the triathlete lifestyle. We’re 20-something, we just graduated, have a budding career, and rent! I live in LA –…
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We have found over the years that life 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…
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Ever since my husband was hit by a drunk driver while on his bicycle out for a training ride, I have not been able to actually grasp my feelings, until I watched a video this morning called Dear Motorist that was posted by our friend, Dave Orlowski. Afterward, I sat down, started writing, and this just flowed out of me: A Personal Message to Cyclists…
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One of our favorite guest bloggers and tridaughter, Lindsay Berkebile, is back with a new series on being single, 20-something, and tri-ing. Her original article had so much information that we decided to turn it into a series. In future posts, Lindsay will be addressing having roommates, tri-ing on a budget, maintaining a social life, tri-fashion, and whatever else she comes up with. To start,…
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The TriWives are so pleased to have another article featured on Rev3… Rev3 Triathlon race weekends are designed with not just the athlete in mind. From the start of the weekend to the finish, it’s all about the whole athlete, including family and friends. So, why not take advantage? Whether you have kids or not, make one of your next Rev3 race a “just for…
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You can’t believe the number of photographs we have taken of our triathletes from all of their races – well, you probably actually can if you’ve been a trisupporter for any length of time. You start off wanting to get EVERY shot of your triathlete you possibly can. You are so proud of yourself and can’t wait to show them the shot you got of…
Continue readingWe received this email from a reader and felt that since this is a site where we want to encourage an open, honest dialogue between all of us, we would share it with everyone. If you have had a similar situation with opposite sex training partners and can offer some words of wisdom, it would be greatly appreciated by our reader. Please comment below. We…
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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…
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This is certainly not a post we ever wanted to have to do, but circumstances arose over the weekend that we feel compelled to share with everyone. As many of you are probably aware, Dana’s husband was riding his bike on Saturday and was hit by a car. He did sustain 3 broken ribs, a fractured clavicle, broken finger (that they popped back in at…
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Austin is not just a travel destination, but it is also a top triathlon travel destination and no one knows that better than the folks at Jack & Adams Bicycles, owned by Jack Murray & Stacy Keese. Seven years ago when my husband decided to get into this crazy sport, he asked around, looked on line, and was determined to find “the best” triathlon store in…
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Race weekends at a hotel with a family require a bit of finesse and advance planning. With all the extra gear and the need to lay it all out for transition bags, space is a huge consideration. And then there’s dirty, sweaty clothes…..With Dana actually living in a hotel for a few weeks before the big move and race season upon us, the topic seemed…
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