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Packing for a race can be daunting and take up a lot of space! The list of what to pack can be so long, but there are certain items that are always on the top of that list, because they are what we often tend to forget. I decided to ask my triathlete husband what some of his must have items are and together, we…
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I was off on a 3 week adventure when Ricardo sent me this wonderful, sexy new hard case 4 wheel roll on. I am one of those “stuck on my luggage” people. I like what I have been using for years, only because it’s what I know. But, I have aways had hard case envy when I see them rolling through the airport. I was…
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So, you just got invited to spend the weekend at your friend’s house in Santa Barbara and you’re very excited to go. Do you want to make sure this isn’t the one and only invite? Well, there are some things you can do during your visit to ensure you will be invited back. And in the reverse, there are without a doubt things you can…
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UPDATE 12/17/14: The TRIWIVESCLUB is thrilled to announce the winners of our Holiday Raffle. But first, we have to shout a HUGE thank you to REV3TRI, OSC WINES, and EVERY MAN JACK for graciously providing us with such awesome prizes. And, big thank you to all of you who took the time to enter our first raffle. Now, drum role please… Eleanore W. won the…
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Whether your triathlete’s last race of the season was Kona, a local race, or is coming up at Rev3 Florida, it all brings us to the same place – off-season. No matter who you talk to…pros, coaches, your family doctor, or other triathletes, they will all say taking time off is a necessity. Not only for the triathlete, but for the family, who has also…
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Whew…We’re tired just looking at this schedule ourselves. But, it’s all good! It’s a busy month for the TriWivesClub, as we hit the road for both triathlon-related, blogging activities and just some R & R. You can find us in October at: The Ironman World Championship in Kona. Okay, this is really a highlight of the month; both from the standpoint of my husband doing…
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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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One of my family’s greatest pleasures is being outside. No matter where we move to or travel we also search for the closest parks, hiking areas, and bodies of water to explore. Two weeks ago we moved to Omaha, Nebraska and are living downtown in an apartment so finding the closest parks is even more of a priority. Over the years, my husband has taught…
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My husband and I recently enjoyed a wonderful ski vacation. He’s an expert, I’m an advanced beginner/intermediate on a good day. Last year was the first time we had skiied in about 15 years, but he remembered how much he loved the sport and was on his “pause” from racing, so decided it was going to become a more regular activity. Hence, we were back…
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Our house is a lot different than most. Ever since my husband decided to become a triathlete, he has also became a weekly commuter. I’m not talking the taking the train into New York City type of commuter. I’m talking flying to Florida or Nebraska from our home in Austin type. Add to this situation the fact that he doesn’t cook and has special dietary…
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Welcome back. This is Part 2 of my awesome interview with Claudia Maizey, whose husband is a triathlete and who has progressed through this lifestyle from no kids to one child to soon to be 2 children. In Part 1, Claudia and I discussed how they got involved in triathlons and what compromises they have had to make. The interview continues with a discussion of…
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The triathlon lifestyle, not to mention life in general, certainly changed for one young couple who went from no children to one child and soon to be two children, all in just 4 years – not to mention caring for their adorable, Earl! It certainly has been filled with “lessons learned.” Take advantage of their journey and read how this triathlon family manages the lifestyle…
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