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Life with a Triathlete

in Home, Life with a Triathlete, The Coaches' Corner

YOUR TRIATHLETE HAS A COACH, YOU HAVE THE COACHES’ CORNER

Our triathletes’ relationships with their coaches have varied over the years.  They’ve ranged from very close friends to an online relationship only.  Regardless, it has always been with someone they can pour their hearts out to when they’ve had a tough race; someone who truly understands; and someone who knows exactly what to say to make it all better.  I’ve seen my husband literally write…

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in Life with a Triathlete

AN IRONMAN IN ALL HIS GLORY

This photo was recently taken of our friend doing weekend chores.  The whole picture just struck me as hilarious (and so fitting if you knew our friend).  We’d love to know what you’re thinking when you see this……. 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…

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in Home, Life with a Triathlete

TRIATHLETE HAVE YOU SEEING GREEN? OPPOSITE SEX TRAINING PARTNERS

Spends many hours away from home; is in the company of an attractive, physically fit, disciplined person of the opposite sex; comes home sweaty and out of breath; makes excuses for why they’re late, such as had a flat tire – sounds like the scenario for a spouse having an affair, doesn’t it?  But in this case, it’s just part of living with a triathlete….

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in Home, How to, Life with a Triathlete

“SPRING CLEANING” USED TRIATHLETE GEAR

  Whether race season is winding down or it’s just been awhile, it may be time to do a little “spring cleaning” of used triathlete gear, especially before next season. Did your triathlete buy a new bike, wetsuit, or wheels this year and you’re now wondering what to do with last season’s? Do you have a closet filled with used sneakers just waiting to find…

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in Home, Life with a Triathlete

TRIATHLETE BURNOUT (PAUSE) FROM THE SIDELINES

I never thought this would happen in our household – my triathlete husband literally stopped training. There are no more 4am workouts in the basement; no more swims after work; no more 7-hour bricks on the weekends. We now actually go out to dinner at 8pm, since he’s not getting up early. I’ve seen movies on Saturday afternoons AND nights. He goes grocery shopping with…

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in Guest Blogger, Life with a Triathlete

Mike Thompson: A True Ironman Inspiration

The TriWives are thrilled to have Mike Thompson, a 4-time cancer survivor and 2012 Kona Ironman, joining us as a guest blogger.  Mike will discuss the importance of supporters in every aspect of his life and what it’s like to be a tri supporter for his many friends.  His story truly embodies the spirit, dedication, and optimism of this sport. When he’s not training, racing,…

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in Home, Life with a Triathlete, We are so much more

TO OUR READERS

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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in Getting Fit, How to, Life with a Triathlete

HOW TO – IS AN ENDLESS POOL RIGHT FOR YOU?

Sometimes it’s just not convenient to go to the gym/pool for a swim or you can’t swim outside due to the weather; that’s when an endless pool starts to sound really good.  We actually installed one two years ago, as winters where we live can be long, snowy, and bitter cold.  If you are tempted to look into an endless pool, here are some factors…

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in Home, Life with a Triathlete, Race Life

LIFE IS A SERIES OF TRIATHLON RACES

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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in Home, Life with a Triathlete, On the Menu

TRIATHLETE NUTRITION – EAT, DRINK, AND SAY GU?????

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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in Home, Life with a Triathlete

YOU MIGHT JUST LIVE WITH A TRIATHLETE – TRI MATH

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…

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