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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 of being…
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My husband and I recently enjoyed a wonderful ski vacation. He’s an expert, I’m an advanced beginner/intermediate on a good day. Last year was the first time we had skiied in about 15 years, but he remembered how much he loved the sport and was on his “pause” from racing, so decided it was going to become a more regular activity. Hence, we were back…
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The TriWives are very pleased to welcome back guest blogger, Tariq Ali, triathlete and creator of the website, 3Dealz. This time he’s back with some great tips for booking your next race vacation and scoring a deal at the same time. You can you know. Enjoy and learn…. 5 TIPS FOR SCORING A DEAL ON YOUR NEXT RACE VACATION For most of us, signing up for…
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We are so THRILLED to have Jodi and Guy’s daughter, Lindsay, as a guest blogger to the TriWivesClub. Linsday is an animator by profession and a very successful age-group triathlete on the side AND she’s only been at it a year. Lindsay placed 3rd in her age group at Ironman 70.3 Kansas – her VERY FIRST Ironman race – and qualified for a spot at…
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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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JOIN THE TRIWIVES & EMPIRE TRI CLUB – NYC’S PREMIERE RACING, TRAINING, AND SOCIAL CLUB – THIS THURSDAY FROM 12 – 1 PM (EST) FOR A TWITTER CHAT – USE #Empirechat. JUST IN TIME FOR VALENTINE’S DAY, WE WILL BE DISCUSSING DATING A TRIATHLETE – SOMETHING WE’VE HAD A LOT OF EXPERIENCE IN……SHOULD BE A TON OF FUN WHETHER YOU’RE THE TRIATHLETE OR THE DATE. SO, TAKE A BREAK ON…
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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 of being…
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Welcome back. This is Part 2 of my awesome interview with Claudia Maizey, whose husband is a triathlete and who has progressed through this lifestyle from no kids to one child to soon to be 2 children. In Part 1, Claudia and I discussed how they got involved in triathlons and what compromises they have had to make. The interview continues with a discussion of…
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Jodi is absolutely the perfect trisupporter. She helps Guy with his workouts whenever she can, which gave her the idea for “The Art of….” Trilogy. We will kick off with the Art of Posing As His Swim Coach and follow up with The Art of Driving the Sag Wagon and The Art of Being a One-Person Multi-Aid Station. With Jodi’s ability to amuse AND inform,…
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The triathlon lifestyle, not to mention life in general, certainly changed for one young couple who went from no children to one child and soon to be two children, all in just 4 years – not to mention caring for their adorable, Earl! It certainly has been filled with “lessons learned.” Take advantage of their journey and read how this triathlon family manages the lifestyle…
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PREFACE: I’m probably really going to displease some people with my comments in this article and for that I do apologize, especially to my husband who may be very surprised to read my thoughts. We usually post very upbeat, positive musings and this one took a curve I actually wasn’t expecting. But keep reading as it’s not all doom and gloom. This site is meant to…
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When was the last time you were having a conversation with your triathlete and they just started talking about their training? It had no connection to your conversation whatsoever. Did you get the feeling they were never into your conversation to begin with or have they mastered the art of the multi-conversation? If it hasn’t happened to you yet, expect it. We trisupporters are all…
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