Well yes, I am a little behind catching you up on hotel life and I have so much to share and will, but for now this is why I am behind. We’re talking bike accidents and drunk drivers… Saturday my husband left for his long bicycle ride he takes every weekend for the past 7 years. This one ended early when a drunk driver hit…
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If you are doing Ironman 70.3 Kansas, we have a few things you can see and do in the Lawrence area. Jodi has been to this race on more than one occasion, both with Guy and her daughter, Lindsay. In fact, this is where Lindsay placed 3rd in her age group and won a spot to the Ironman 70.3 World Championships. Oh, did I mention…
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This is certainly not a post we ever wanted to have to do, but circumstances arose over the weekend that we feel compelled to share with everyone. As many of you are probably aware, Dana’s husband was riding his bike on Saturday and was hit by a car. He did sustain 3 broken ribs, a fractured clavicle, broken finger (that they popped back in at…
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While it can be trying sometimes being the wife of a triathlete, it can also be a great reason to celebrate and have a party. Whether it’s pre-race season or post, it’s a good time to show your support and invite friends and family to support the cause, too. We’ve had many parties over the years, so decided to share some tips for planning a…
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Austin is not just a travel destination, but it is also a top triathlon travel destination and no one knows that better than the folks at Jack & Adams Bicycles, owned by Jack Murray & Stacy Keese. Seven years ago when my husband decided to get into this crazy sport, he asked around, looked on line, and was determined to find “the best” triathlon store in…
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Update: This post is current as of 2018. We have a few favorite things to do and places to eat if you’re headed for Ironman 70.3 Raleigh, North Carolina. Raleigh, called the City of Oaks for a reason, is a very cool destination. In fact, we are headed there this year for the race. The city is full of restaurants to write home about, high…
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Race weekends at a hotel with a family require a bit of finesse and advance planning. With all the extra gear and the need to lay it all out for transition bags, space is a huge consideration. And then there’s dirty, sweaty clothes…..With Dana actually living in a hotel for a few weeks before the big move and race season upon us, the topic seemed…
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Many people comment on how lucky our kids are to travel so much and stay in hotels. It is not always so glamorous and many times the twins just want to be home. So how do we make that happen? We bring home with us. How do we bring home with us on long stays in hotels… We get 2 suites whenever available in…
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I’ve really gotten into making a variety of quinoa dishes lately. Being vegetarian, it really works well for me and can be used in a variety of ways. I tried this salad the other night and have to say it was a huge hit. My husband finished it off and actually asked that I make an extra batch for him to take for lunch, the…
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I can’t believe Rev3 Quassy is almost here! My triathlete husband has had this race on his 2014 schedule for quite a while. He even went on a practice bike ride a few weeks ago, as it will be the first time he’s doing the race. As I’m going along as a spectator, I decided to look at a few things to do and places…
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Traveling with a triathlete can be extremely trying. You have all the gear that they need for the race, plus you have to deal with the stress they’re under for racing. We’ve done this many times, so it has gotten a bit easier and we’re happy to share with you. Here are my 10 quick tips for extended stays at a hotel with a triathlete:…
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We know the triathlon lifestyle can be expensive. Between race fees, travel expenses, and gear, it really adds up fast. We also know that many of our vacations end up being at the triathlon races themselves, as vacation time is limited and again, there’s the expense. So, wouldn’t it be nice to win a vacation? We have just the contest for you! TravelingMom is giving…
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