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Whew, we did a lot of posts this past year. Can’t believe we had it in us. Well, we did get a bit of help from some guest bloggers, including Lindsay Berkebile, and coach Matt Dixon of purplepatchfitness. These “Greatest Hits” represent what you, our readers, found either to be most pertinent in your lives or most fun to read. Either way, journey back with us….
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One of our readers, Anna Vlasova Barney, had her first experience as a spectator this summer at Ironman 70.3 Timberman in Gilford, NH. She was so excited and wanted to share her experience with all of you. Since this day is a distant memory for all of us, we thought it might be nice to have a refresher course on what it’s like to be…
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At this last race in Arizona, I spent a lot of time chatting with the people standing next to me. Very often they initiated the conversation and almost every time, they were seeing their very first triathlon and who they were supporting was doing their very first triathlon. They were so excited to share how their daughter, friend, or husband got into triathlons and were…
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This post will be short and sweet. On the plane coming to Ironman Arizona, I read a feature in Bazaar magazine called, “What’s In Our Clutches?” My mind immediately changed clutches to backpacks and hence, the making of a new post was born. We’ve written an article telling you what you SHOULD have in your backpack, but I wanted to know what was REALLY in…
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Update: This post is current as of 10/31/17. We can’t believe we actually won’t be at Ironman Florida this year. We’ve been there for quite a few years in the past. Since, we do know the territory and the race, we still wanted to give you some updates to have at your disposal. Remember, the race is on Saturday and not Sunday – trust us,…
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I absolutely loved doing the first Why Trisupporters Rock pictorial and I think you guys enjoyed it, too. I’ve come to realize that this spectating the spectators gig has made me appreciate you all even more. I was recently at a local triathlon, the Westchester Tri, and found more awesome pictures of why trisupporters rock…Being in Kona this week and thinking about what all the…
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When I went with Carl to the Ironman 70.3 WC in Mont Tremblant, I was going to work this time – for the first time. I have always just gone to have a vacation and of course, to be his trisupporter. In the beginning, I spent many races by myself, but once he got into the sport, we met many friends and so now, I’m…
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Have you ever just watched the behavior of triathletes and trisupporters before a race? When I was recently at a triathlon, I decided to do something I really had never done with any purpose before – just be an observer. I wanted to see what people do and how they act before a race and had my camera at the ready. I decided to make…
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Do triwives and triathletes pick race locations for the same reason? What are their favorite race venues and why? Which races are on their wish lists? Well, I recently attended the Ironman 70.3 World Championships in Mont Tremblant and decided to take full advantage of being around all these triwives and triathletes at the same time. What better time to find the answers to these…
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Okay guys, here’s the latest and what I’m doing tomorrow. You can, of course, choose your own spectating plan, but this is one possibility. Some others were laid out in The Sport of Spectating and the first Update. I will be staying around the same area the whole time and not even venturing in town – to see my athlete anyway – until the finish….
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Hi everyone. I’ve been scoping out the course for Ironman 70.3 WC and speaking to people in the know, so have some updates. I will be attending a luncheon where I will get ALL the latest scoop, so please check back this afternoon for the latest and greatest. Raining here as I write this – BOO – poured last night during the banquet (check Facebook…
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Update: This post is current as of 6/18/17. If you’re headed to Mont Tremblant, Canada, we hope you have already read our Food & Fun series, Part 1 and Part 2, which gave you great ideas for things to do in the area and places to eat. Now, it’s time for what you’re there for – SPECTATING and seeing your triathlete cross that finish line….
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