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TAKING CREATIVE ACTION PHOTOS THAT WOW

You can’t believe the number of photographs we have taken of our triathletes from all of their races – well, you probably actually can if you’ve been a trisupporter for any length of time.  You start off wanting to get EVERY shot of your triathlete you possibly can.  You are so proud of yourself and can’t wait to show them the shot you got of…

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THE SPORT OF SPECTATING – IRONMAN LAKE PLACID

Update: All information is current for the 2018 race. Always be sure to check the Ironman website for any changes. Ironman Lake Placid has always been one of our favorite races and we have been here multiple times. The town goes all out on race day and gets totally into the spirit of the event. I was first introduced to the triathlon’s definition of a”stripper”…

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in Home, The Sport of Spectating, We are so much more

THE TRISUPPORTER COMMUNITY – SUPPORTING EACH OTHER

I have missed two out of three of my husband’s triathlons this year, which is very unusual for me.  This is the same number I’ve missed in the 11 years he’s been doing triathlons.  I’ve had very good reasons, but it’s been disappointing, never-the-less.  I have to say I missed not being there more than I thought I would.  They were both destination races, so…

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in Home, Race Life, The Sport of Spectating

GOLDEN RULES FOR TRIATHLON SPECTATORS

We trisupporters have certain etiquette and rules that we need to live by when we spectate.  It’s not an easy day for the triathlete or the spectator, so it helps to follow a set of Golden Rules for Triathlon Spectators.  We thought we’d fill you in on ours…. Keep calm.  There will be times when you are waiting and waiting for your triathlete to come…

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in Home, Life with a Triathlete

DO’S AND DON’TS FOR A HAPPY LIFE WITH A TRIATHLETE (triathlete’s perspective)

We TriWives have become accustomed to the lifestyle of being married to a triathlete and for the most part, love it.  It’s not always easy, though.  For us, life with a triathlete has meant big changes in our day-to-day activities, vacations, personal life, dealing with the kids, etc.  So, we decided to look at what has worked and what hasn’t for us, to keep harmony…

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LIFE PROGRESSIONS OF ONE TRIATHLON FAMILY – PART 2

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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LIFE PROGRESSIONS OF ONE TRIATHLON FAMILY – PART 1

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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in Home, Life with a Triathlete, We are so much more

WHAT SETS TRISUPPORTERS APART?

PREFACE:   I’m probably really going to displease some people with my comments in this article and for that I do apologize, especially to my husband who may be very surprised to read my thoughts. We usually post very upbeat, positive musings and this one took a curve I actually wasn’t expecting.  But keep reading as it’s not all doom and gloom.  This site is meant to…

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in Home, Life with a Triathlete, Race Life, The Sport of Spectating

THE TRIATHLON SPECTATOR’S TRAINING PROGRAM

Calling all Spectators!  Your athlete may be ramping up their training sessions as the off-season ends, so now is the perfect time for you to think about getting in race day shape yourself.  Don’t be fooled into thinking spectating is easy and not a sport.  You’ll need to be as equally prepared for whatever challenges race days throw at you as your triathlete, so it’s…

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GIFTS FOR THE SPECIAL PEOPLE IN YOUR TRIATHLETE’S LIFE

If your triathlete is like our triathletes, you’re probably the gift buyer in the family. So, we thought we might help you out and give you some ideas of gifts for the coach, nutritionist, pool lifeguard – whoever is there lending a hand in making your triathlete a winner!!! Here’s just a starter list of all the people we are grateful for in our triathlete’s…

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