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balancing family life & triathlon training

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in Home, Life with a Triathlete

A DIFFERENT KIND OF TRIATHLETE OFF SEASON…

It is that time of year again and we all sit back and question this crazy addiction we have as an athlete, significant other, family and friends of triathletes. Life changes a bit now and although we have written about the off season before, this one brings a distinctively different feeling for me. You see, our season really ended after Ironman Texas in May, with…

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in Home, Kids in Tow, Life with a Triathlete, Triathlon

HOW TO ENJOY A TRIATHLON LIFESTYLE WITH TEENAGERS

Well, I’ve got two very scary words for you – triathlon and teenager. Put them together and you really need to step up your game. Once your kids reach their teenage years, they are really starting to establish lives of their own. With their busy schedules, your training, and the craziness of life, it is less about finding time to train than it is about…

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in Home, Kids in Tow, Life with a Triathlete, Triathlon

4 SIMPLE TRICKS FOR TRIATHLON TRAINING WITH SCHOOL-AGED KIDS

Training for a triathlon is hard. Okay, you already know that. Now, imagine it with a school-aged child who is starting to have their own life. Once your child hits kindergarten and elementary school, the weekend activities get crazy. So many birthday parties, school activities, Sunday School, and sports. Kids start to explore lots of different activities to see what is a natural fit for…

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in Home, Kids in Tow, Life with a Triathlete

HOW TO MANAGE TRIATHLON TRAINING WITH A PRESCHOOLER

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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in Home, Kids in Tow, Life with a Triathlete

How to Manage Triathlon Training with Toddlers Like a Pro

Triathlon training is tough no matter what and we know we don’t really have to tell you that. Many people work out two times a day and it can get really hard if you live with a partner, wife, and/or kids. Especially the kids! Think about the hours you put in training alone. Now, figure in those hours you spend preparing to work out; getting…

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WHEN YOU NEED A VACATION IN THE MIDDLE OF RACE SEASON…

Vacations take on a whole new meaning when you live with a triathlete, especially when it’s in the middle of race season.  UGH, the stress.  Granted, this is something we try to avoid, but it doesn’t always work out that way.  Plus, sometimes I JUST NEED A VACATION!  So, in those cases when you need to take a vacation in the middle of race season,…

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THE LONELY LIFE OF THE TRIWIFE AT HOME

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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does your triathlete have a case of gearitis
in Getting Fit, Guest Blogger, Home

Travel, Train, Family, Fun?

Lindsay Berkebile, of the Single 20-Something series, is back as a guest blogger and we’re thrilled. This time she is sharing her thoughts on how to travel home, do a bit of triathlon training, spend time with the family, AND still have fun. It’s never easy, but I think she’s figured it out… With the holidays here…and the 2015 season approaching fast (and off season…

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