OFF SEASON – If they haven’t already, most triathletes are coming to an end of their race season and entering what is affectionately known as “off season.” We have been wondering amongst ourselves what exactly defines “off season” and wondering if it truly exists – our triathletes seem to work hard year round. We decided to take it to the people who know best –…
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Well, we have our triwife and triathlete down at Ironman Florida and already the updates are flying in. We told you we’d keep you updated, so we can’t disappoint. Here are some great pics and interesting new info from our triwife: Started off the day on the beach – poor me. The weather was perfect for a run in the sand while Guy was out for…
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Lucky you if you’re going to the Rev3 Florida race this time of year; especially all of you east coast and midwest triathletes and families. TheTriWives would love to give you some ideas for things to do and places to eat that should give you a feel for the city of Venice – we assume you already have your place to stay and travel plans made….
Continue readingUpdate: This post is current as of 10/31/17. We have been to Ironman Florida on several occasions. Panama City Beach has great white sand beaches, which you’ll get to take full advantage of during the swim segment and sun & warmth for all of you already in the cold. If you are staying by the Boardwalk Beach Resort, which is the host hotel and where the…
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Our triathletes’ relationships with their coaches have varied over the years. They’ve ranged from very close friends to an online relationship only. Regardless, it has always been with someone they can pour their hearts out to when they’ve had a tough race; someone who truly understands; and someone who knows exactly what to say to make it all better. I’ve seen my husband literally write…
Continue readingThis photo was recently taken of our friend doing weekend chores. The whole picture just struck me as hilarious (and so fitting if you knew our friend). We’d love to know what you’re thinking when you see this…….
Continue readingMy story, well really, a great one in my book. One I have worked really hard for. It starts many, many years ago, but for tri purposes, this life started in 2007 and wow, I am so happy it did. Back in 2007, our family relocated from the west coast of Florida to Austin, TX. My trihubby, David, arrived in Austin nine months before the…
Continue readingMike Thompson is back with us to offer words of wisdom for athletes as race day nears. Although the season may be winding down or even over for some of you, many still have races coming up or you can always save for next year. We’ll take anything to make our lives easier, right? These are great, actually useful tips and done with a…
Continue readingMike Thompson is back with us to offer words of wisdom for spectators on race day. Although the season may be winding down or even over for some of you, many still have races coming up or you can always save for next year. We’ll take anything to make our lives easier, right? These are great, actually useful tips and done with a sense…
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This post is updated as of 10/27/16. We’re back with Part 2 of The Sport of Spectating, Ironman 70.3 Austin. Hopefully, you’ve already read and printed Part 1!!. The one-loop swim takes place at Decker Lake, a freshwater lake located at Walter E. Long Park. Then, your triathlete is off on the one-loop bike course. If you have children or others that need to take…
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This post has been updated as of 10/27/16. It’s Ironman 70.3 Austin time! Get ready for some fun, Texas style. Hopefully, you have read our Food and Fun Part 1 and Part 2 series, so you are all set for your visit with things to do and places to eat and can just relax and enjoy. If not, do it now…… If you are racing…
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Spends many hours away from home; is in the company of an attractive, physically fit, disciplined person of the opposite sex; comes home sweaty and out of breath; makes excuses for why they’re late, such as had a flat tire – sounds like the scenario for a spouse having an affair, doesn’t it? But in this case, it’s just part of living with a triathlete….
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