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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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With race season upon us, it seemed like the perfect time to address a topic that comes up frequently – bringing your dog to a triathlon or any public event for that matter. While it sounds like a really good idea to bring Fido along with you, I wonder if it is always in everyone’s best interest. Now, don’t get me wrong – I’m the…
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I recently was unable to attend one of my husband’s races. In all the years he has been doing triathlons, I have been to almost every single one, seriously. There were several local races in the early years that he went to with his first coach and good friend and I stayed home. But since then, I’ve tagged along as cheerleader, shoulder to lean on,…
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I’m so proud of my triathlete. After taking pretty much most of last year off from serious training and coming off a bad chest cold over the past month, he rocked Ironman 70.3 Oceanside. I, unfortunately, was not there to cheer him on – one of the very few races I have missed. But of course, I had friends to take my place – even…
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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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We love this interview with Charlie Patten of Rev3 on Slowtwitch. He talks about the future of Rev3 AND the sport of triathlons and he should know. If you or your triathlete have not done a Rev3 race, you really should check into it. They are in great locations, tons of fun, and family friendly. We have had the distinct pleasure of writing articles for Rev3,…
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Calling all Spectators! Your athlete may be ramping up their training sessions as the off-season ends, so now is the perfect time for you to think about getting in race day shape yourself. Don’t be fooled into thinking spectating is easy and not a sport. You’ll need to be as equally prepared for whatever challenges race days throw at you as your triathlete, so it’s…
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So, race registration is done. Check. Now what? We have all been in this exact position and wondered how best to proceed. Are you concerned about how much in advance you have to start booking things and in what order? We sure did. But, since we have lived through it, we’re here to share with you what we have found works best and to let…
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I had the distinct pleasure of interviewing one of the Rev3 Florida volunteers, Bobbie Ziemba, who also happens to be a good friend of mine from many years ago. I know how much Rev3 values their volunteers and considers them to be a backbone of the organization. To all you triathletes, as you run past an aid station yell, hey Bobbie, and see if…
Continue readingMike Thompson is back with us to offer words of wisdom for athletes as race day nears. Although the season may be winding down or even over for some of you, many still have races coming up or you can always save for next year. We’ll take anything to make our lives easier, right? These are great, actually useful tips and done with a…
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Ok, so your triathlete is packing their T bags and laying out their gear the day before the race….spectators need to do this, too! Putting careful thought into what you bring to the race is critical. I like to keep it simple and pack only the absolute essentials for the day. An overpacked bag full of stuff you don’t really need gets heavy and irritating…
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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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