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in Lessons Learned, Life with a Triathlete

JUST WHEN YOU THINK YOUR TRIATHLON DAYS ARE OVER…

The emotions of my triathlete as they pertain to training and racing are pretty clear and centered around his passion. While he works his butt off, it still makes him quite happy and content. But, when not training or racing, there is a sort of sadness that surrounds him. Well, for me as the triwife, it is pretty much the same. After David was hit…

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in Home, Kids in Tow, Life with a Triathlete, The Races

CHOOSING A FAVORITE TRIATHLON VENUE FOR THE FAMILY

We advise working as a team, triathlete and tripartner, when choosing a favorite triathlon venue for the family. Not only do you have to consider if it’s a good race for the triathlete, but also if it’s good for the family and/or your spectators. With extremely long days for full-distance races, the locations have to offer activities to keep everyone happy and occupied and places…

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

PUTTING THE ROMANCE BACK IN TRISUPPORTING

At this last race in Arizona, I spent a lot of time chatting with the people standing next to me. Very often they initiated the conversation and almost every time, they were seeing their very first triathlon and who they were supporting was doing their very first triathlon. They were so excited to share how their daughter, friend, or husband got into triathlons and were…

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in Eating On The Go, On the Menu, Recipes

HOW TO PLAN, PREP & PACK WEEKLY MEALS “TO GO”

Our house is a lot different than most.  Ever since my husband decided to become a triathlete, he has also became a weekly commuter.  I’m not talking the taking the train into New York City type of commuter.  I’m talking flying to Florida or Nebraska from our home in Austin type.  Add to this situation the fact that he doesn’t cook and has special dietary…

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in Home, Ironman, North America

IRONMAN ARIZONA HOTELS FOCUSED ON LOCATION

If you are headed to Ironman Arizona, it’s time to start thinking details if you haven’t already.  If you don’t plan ahead, you just might miss out on the best places to stay. We’ve been there multiple times so have some great suggestions for Ironman Arizona hotels that are convenient to the race. Even though there’s less down time at the Arizona race due to…

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in Ironman, The Sport of Spectating

THE SPORT OF SPECTATING – IRONMAN ARIZONA

This post is current for 2017. Ironman Arizona is a great spectator race, made much easier if you are staying downtown.  With a fast course, spectator-friendly venue, and warm weather in November, it is one of the most popular races on the Ironman circuit.  The race is compact, so there are multiple athlete viewing opportunities.  The start and finish take place in Tempe Beach Park….

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in Food & fun, Ironman, North America, Restaurants

So Many Great Places to Eat in Phoenix

Hopefully, you read our Tempe Arizona Things To Do so you have tons of fun things lined up to keep you occupied while you’re in town.  Now, we’re here to give you a few options for dining so you won’t go hungry.  We’ve listed restaurants both in Tempe and the surrounding area, in case you decide to venture out – we’re assuming you probably have a…

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in Food & fun, Ironman, North America

Favorite Ways to Have Some Fun in Arizona

Tempe, Arizona should be great this time of year, with temperatures finally cooling down.  If you’ve never been, there are so many things to do and see in Arizona, you will never get bored.  You can stay local or venture out to Tucson, Sedona, Flagstaff, or the Grand Canyon (check for weather and passability this time of year).  But, you really do need a car…

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in Home, Ironman, Kids in Tow, Race Life

PLANNING A TRIATHLON RACE SCHEDULE – THINK LOCATION

As choosing next year’s triathlon race schedule is already in the planning stages in many families, we thought we’d give you a couple tips on selection. Local races are great, but travel races can be a blast for the group. Picking the perfect race location is key when making a triathlon a family vacation. If you are looking for an Ironman race and are a…

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