My husband and I recently took two weekend trips away and managed to travel only with carry-ons, even though one trip was to Ironman 70.3 Oceanside. Okay, hey, he shipped the bike and one huge duffel bag with his gear, so it wasn’t quite the feat I may have made it sound like! As we were pulling our bags through the airports, I kept noticing…
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It has been a year since David was hit by a drunk driver while on a training ride. The first emotion after the accident was anger and after we knew physically he would recover, all we all wanted was for David to get back on that bike and race again. Everyone said you just have to do it and he did. He worked hard and…
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Setting out to hike the Longjing Tea Plantation in Hangzhou, China, I had certain expectations… I envisioned a little 20 minute hike to a field of tea bushes surrounded by lush greenery at the foot of some hills. It would be picturesque and since I LOVE tea, it would take me to my happy place. But, as we drove through Hangzhou, there were people and…
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While my husband and I do a lot of traveling just the two of us, we also love to travel with other couples. Now, it’s not always an easy thing to do. You have to travel with the right couples. Having done this multiple times, we’ve learned a few lessons along the way about how to travel with other couples and stay friends. We’ve gone…
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Flying into Shanghai was to be a transfer location to get to the areas of China outside the city. But, Mandarin Journeys showed me that there is so much history in Shanghai and so much to learn about the culture and its people, that I’m looking at it from a totally different perspective. What was most amazing to me to learn wasn’t about the deep rich…
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One of our friends wrote a very cute post – “What I never thought I’d have to say to my child”. This certainly got us thinking about all the things we never thought we’d have to say or we’ve added, that we never thought we’d have to hear in our life with a triathlete. However, being married to triathletes, having many friends who are triathletes,…
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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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Let’s talk about something a bit serious as triwives and tripartners… I will start by saying I REALLY do love that my husband is a triathlete and the great lifestyle, health, and travel it brings to our lives. BUT, if I’m being totally honest – and I am – sometimes I get lonely. Now, I’m talking about life without the kids here – just triathlete and…
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My triathlete goes through a ton of socks and it seems like I’m always washing them. When you run or ride almost every day, well…But, not just any socks will do. They have to have a bit of padding and be cushy, moisture wicking, and fast drying. Add a little compression and some fun to the mix and both he and his feet are happy!…
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Well, after a very active triathlon season in 2014, I had expectations that 2015 might be a repeat. Most races were scheduled, the first one being Ironman 70.3 Oceanside on March 28, and training was in full swing. But, I should have listened to his complaints about recurring tendonitis and plantar fasciitis, his visits back to his physical therapist, and the wrapping of said feet…
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During our recent trip to Puerto Rico, there happened to be a number of young children traveling with their parents. I have kids. I have nieces and nephews. And, I traveled with them at all ages. In fact, I’ve flown solo with the twins since they were 11 weeks old. I love kids and I particularly love to see families that travel, but after listening…
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One of my great joys in life is cooking. So, I’ve always got an eye out when I travel for new ways to cook old favorites, for food I’ve never tried or even heard of, or for new spices, flavors, and colors. This breakfast just happens to be island inspired. Cooking inspiration. It’s truly all around you. Just be open to the possibilities… On our…
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