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in Food & fun, Ironman

IRONMAN FLORIDA – UPDATES

Well, we have our triwife and triathlete down at Ironman Florida and already the updates are flying in.  We told you we’d keep you updated, so we can’t disappoint.  Here are some great pics and interesting new info from our triwife: Started off the day on the beach – poor me.  The weather was perfect for a run in the sand while Guy was out for…

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in Food & fun, North America, Restaurants, Rev3

VENICE, FLORIDA – FOOD & FUN – THINGS TO DO

Lucky you if you’re going to the Rev3 Florida race this time of year; especially all of you east coast and midwest triathletes and families.  TheTriWives would love to give you some ideas for things to do and places to eat that should give you a feel for the city of Venice – we assume you already have your place to stay and travel plans made….

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in Ironman, The Sport of Spectating

THE SPORT OF SPECTATING – IRONMAN FLORIDA

Update: This post is current as of 10/31/17. We have been to Ironman Florida on several occasions. Panama City Beach has great white sand beaches, which you’ll get to take full advantage of during the swim segment and sun & warmth for all of you already in the cold. If you are staying by the Boardwalk Beach Resort, which is the host hotel and where the…

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in Recipes, On the Menu

Go-To Oatmeal Cookies Recipe for Any Occasion

This go-to oatmeal cookies recipe is so special. A crowd pleaser, easy to pack, can be dressed up or down. Just add your favorite mix-ins for any occasion. I love having the kids home (on and off) for the holidays. Besides all of the holiday traditional foods, I love to make their favorites. I do believe my go-to oatmeal cookies recipe was the first cookies the…

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is velas vallarta in mexico a teen-friendly resort
in International, Kids & Family, North America, Travel Done Well

7 Top Teen-Friendly Resorts the Family Will Love

The best resorts for teens are ones where they won’t totally roll their eyes throughout the entire vacation. If you have teens, you know the look! If you can achieve this, consider yourself golden. But that elusive goal doesn’t come easy. These top teen-friendly resorts all have some things in common. Have a dedicated teen area. Are safe so teens can navigate on their own. Have…

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what are some vacation spots for triathlon training like new zealand
in Food & fun, International, North America, Triathlon

Favorite Vacation Spots for Triathlon Training and Family Fun

Everywhere we travel as a triathlon family means we must have three things… A bike to ride. A pool for laps or open water. A long distance treadmill or safe area to run outside. Now these items, of course, are for the triathlete. But what about the family? Isn’t the most important point of a vacation the happiness of the whole family? Traveling with a…

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in International, Cruises, Travel Done Well

Top Cruise Destinations You Won’t Want to Miss

So, you’ve decided to take a cruise vacation. Making the decision to spoil yourself with the trip of a lifetime is the easy part. The difficult decision is deciding where you will set sail. With so many ports of call waiting, the possibilities are endless. We’ve tried to narrow it down just a bit with these top cruise destinations you won’t want to miss. Alaska…

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becoming a triwife all over again
in Life with a Triathlete, Race Life

Becoming A TriWife All Over Again

My husband hasn’t done an Ironman race since California in 2015. Due to injuries and work obligations he was forced to take some time away from the sport. Can I still be called a TriWife? I mean we’re talking three years here. He is supposed to be getting back into the sport this spring, however, which brings up the question…Will I have forgotten everything I’ve learned…

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in That's Life, North America, Travel Done Well

Alabama Coast Fun in the Sun Gulf Shores Vacation

Imagine a pristine white sand beach between your toes, salty ocean breeze in your hair, and a relaxed smile on your face. That was the epitome of my recent trip to Gulf Shores on the coast of Alabama. Located about thirty miles west of Pensacola, fifty miles south of Mobile, and two hundred miles east of New Orleans, the area is sometimes referred to as…

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