It has been years, and I mean years and years, since David and I have gone away together and NOTHING triathlon was involved. No swimming, no biking (well, no tribike), no running (well, maybe a little trail run), no worrying about working out, and no worries about a race and all the gear. We chose to drive to Boulder for a weekend get away that…
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We recently did a post on the 22 Reasons You Should Love Having A Triathlete In Your Life and I started thinking, so this relationship works both ways, right? Quid pro quo, there’s got to be 22 reasons the triathlete in your life should appreciate your contribution to their success! And, voila, guess what, there are!!! Well, we actually came up with more, but didn’t…
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I literally am writing this waiting for a play to start… I am not that old, at least by my standards and the way I feel, but I really feel old saying this : I remember a day when everyone got dressed to the nines to attend the theater. Today, I must say I am insulted and embarrassed by what people have on here around…
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My daughter does not know how to eat an ice cream cone before it melts. I can blame this on many things, but I see two major reasons that may have lead to this, which I will explain. I trust you all know it is not my fault, but as her mother I will take full responsibility. Let me set this up… It is…
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Over the years, I have worked hard to provide my family with the best environment I possibly can. I use organic and real foods in the house. I bake, I cook, and I work hard to make healthy and clean eating easy for my family. I use all organic and/or natural products where I can. I am in no one over the top and…
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We’re often told by our triathletes that doing triathlons is “just a hobby”. But, sometimes we wonder, based on the amount of time devoted to this “hobby” if that’s indeed what it is… What exactly is a hobby one might ask? The dictionary defines it as “An activity done regularly in one’s leisure time for pleasure”. Now, let’s put that to the test saying triathlons…
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We are not triwives who know what every detail of training, racing, or all the equipment is for or means. That does not make us less supportive, it just means we operate on a need to know basis. (We have lives, too). BUT, when it comes to race day, there are certain things we WANT to know to make OUR race day easier and the…
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So, this is how the story goes. A friend sends me this super cool water bottle to check out since I travel so much and I’m a little “green” as in environmentally concerned. Green, in this case, means my whole family always travels with water bottles to fill up. But, lately I was complaining about the filtering process and wanting cleaner water. So, that’s when…
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Ever wonder how you’re going to make it thorough triathlon training with that preschool child asking you so many questions? Granted, some of the questions are asked by adult non-triathletes, too, like…How much longer do you have to be on your bike? Why are you grunting? Why do you wear such funny clothes? But, you actually have to answer that preschooler, whereas you can choose…
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Until the past few weeks, I have really refused to admit I was in mid life. Not sure why, just was in a bit of denial. But, with the kids going back to college and probably never really coming home again; spending a lot of time with my family; and having conversations with some friends my age, I have come to grips with where I…
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Zell am See Austria, is a simply stunning venue for a race or a vacation. We’ve heard of a few good restaurants and fun things to do if you need some ideas. My husband did Ironman Austria in 2010 and the scenery was just unbelievable, so I’m sure you are in for such a treat. From the pictures I’ve seen, the areas look similar and…
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Injuries and the triathlete…When so much of someone’s identity and let’s face it, life, is wrapped up in a sport, what happens when they are forced to “sit this one out” so to speak, go through painful therapy, and watch as others continue on without them? To make matters worse, it’s an ongoing issue. At what point does the ego start hurting more than the…
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