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It has been a year since David was hit by a drunk driver while on a training ride. The first emotion after the accident was anger and after we knew physically he would recover, all we all wanted was for David to get back on that bike and race again. Everyone said you just have to do it and he did. He worked hard and…
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One of our friends wrote a very cute post – “What I never thought I’d have to say to my child”. This certainly got us thinking about all the things we never thought we’d have to say or we’ve added, that we never thought we’d have to hear in our life with a triathlete. However, being married to triathletes, having many friends who are triathletes,…
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Let’s talk about something a bit serious as triwives and tripartners… I will start by saying I REALLY do love that my husband is a triathlete and the great lifestyle, health, and travel it brings to our lives. BUT, if I’m being totally honest – and I am – sometimes I get lonely. Now, I’m talking about life without the kids here – just triathlete and…
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My triathlete goes through a ton of socks and it seems like I’m always washing them. When you run or ride almost every day, well…But, not just any socks will do. They have to have a bit of padding and be cushy, moisture wicking, and fast drying. Add a little compression and some fun to the mix and both he and his feet are happy!…
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Well, after a very active triathlon season in 2014, I had expectations that 2015 might be a repeat. Most races were scheduled, the first one being Ironman 70.3 Oceanside on March 28, and training was in full swing. But, I should have listened to his complaints about recurring tendonitis and plantar fasciitis, his visits back to his physical therapist, and the wrapping of said feet…
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I am married to an age group triathlete who, in the past, has finished in the top 20-25% of his age group; not World Championship qualifying, but triwife worthy admiration status, none-the-less…He is also an Ironman XC athlete, which HAS allowed him to qualify. In the past five years with Ironman XC, he has qualified for the Ironman World Championships twice and 70.3 World Championships,…
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Bad things can happen anywhere, anytime! I’ve learned this the hard way, seriously. But, when bad things happen when you travel, it can be a bit unnerving. Unfamiliar surroundings and unfamiliar people, made worse when you’re out of the country…like on our recent trip to Puerto Rico. But, I won’t let these events stop me from doing what I want and traveling to where I…
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It’s our first race of the season and I’m a wreck… It’s almost impossible to believe that 10 months have passed since my husband was hit by a drunk driver while on a training ride. It hit me really hard then, especially when the EMT told me his helmet saved his life, and it is hitting me AGAIN hard now. And, like really hard! In…
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We are just over a week away from the first travel triathlon, well, the first triathlon of the season, and there is a bit of flurry in my house to say the least. You would think that after all these years, we would have this under control, but often life gets in the way. Plus, it’s been almost a year since we did this. I…
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Hey, I know it’s only February, but I’m thinking spring. The trihubby is already in training mode and focused on his first race coming up at the end of March. Me, I’m thinking about my own spring training as a triwife. I can’t just rest on last year’s laurels, after all. There are things to do and actually people to see to prepare myself for…
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It’s hard to believe that after the year we had in 2014, we are now just 30 days away from the first race of the season. I have to admit I’m very happy it’s a 70.3 and not a full Ironman. Selfishly, it’s a shorter day for the family…and for him, I’m still a bit on edge nearly 9 months after he was hit by…
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Many people call me crazy when it comes to food. Sorry folks, in this case when it comes to triathlete nutrition, I am the sane one. My husband is the one that trains 2-4 hours or sometimes even 6 hours a day. He is the one that dawns spandex and swims, bikes, and runs for 11 hours for a race. Me, I prefer to throw…
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