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WHY TRISUPPORTERS ROCK – A PICTORIAL

Have you ever just watched the behavior of triathletes and trisupporters before a race? When I was recently at a triathlon, I decided to do something I really had never done with any purpose before – just be an observer. I wanted to see what people do and how they act before a race and had my camera at the ready. I decided to make…

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Single, 20-Something, And Tri-Ing – A Social Life

Lindsay’s back with the fourth installment in her series, Single, 20-Something, and Tri-ing.  She’s already kept you informed AND entertained with her takes on Dating, Roommates, and Budgets – Part 1 and Part 2 .  Now, she’s sharing with you what it’s like to be a triathlete at her age, while trying to maintain some sort of a social life.  Enjoy as she takes you behind…

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Single, 20-Something, And Tri-Ing – On A Budget, Part 1

Lindsay is back again with the third installment in her series.  She’s kept all of us entertained talking about Dating and Roommates, and this time she’s tackling how to be a triathlete on a budget.  In part 1, she talks about budgeting, managing her finances, and relationships and money.  In part 2, she’ll tell you how she makes it all work.  We know it’s difficult just…

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Single, 20-Something, And Tri-Ing – Roommates

Lindsay’s back with the second installment in her series, Single, 20-Something, and Tri-ing. She discussed Dating to start the series off. Here she talks about what it’s like to be a triathlete and have roommates… Many types of relationships become difficult to handle when one adopts the triathlete lifestyle. We’re 20-something, we just graduated, have a budding career, and rent! I live in LA –…

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LIFE WITH A TRIATHLETE – QUOTES OF THE MONTH – JUNE & JULY

We have found over the years that life with a triathlete provides many unforgettable and often unbelievable statements that give pause.  Some of what comes out of their mouths just has to be shared.  But, we’ve also found it’s not just the triathlete that utters these comments; we’re often just as guilty as is the rest of the family.  So, we decided in the spirit…

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in Life with a Triathlete, Rev3

HOW TO TURN A REV3 RACE INTO ADULT-SIZED KID FUN

The TriWives are so pleased to have another article featured on Rev3… Rev3 Triathlon race weekends are designed with not just the athlete in mind.  From the start of the weekend to the finish, it’s all about the whole athlete, including family and friends.  So, why not take advantage?  Whether you have kids or not, make one of your next Rev3 race a “just for…

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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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LIFE WITH A TRIATHLETE QUOTES OF THE MONTH – APRIL

We have found over the years that living with a triathlete provides many unforgettable and often unbelievable statements that give pause. Some of what comes out of their mouths just has to be shared. But, we’ve also found it’s not just the triathlete that utters these comments; we’re often just as guilty as is the rest of the family. So, we decided in the spirit…

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

We TriWives have become accustomed to a life with a triathlete and the lifestyle of being married to a triathlete.  For the most part, love it.  It’s not always easy, though.  For us, it’s 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…

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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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TIPS FOR SURVIVING AN IN-SEASON VACATION WITH A TRIATHLETE

Okay, it’s finally April and I’m in the mood for thinking about vacations.  I’ve had it with winter and being cooped up at home.  I did get one vacation in February and guess what we did, SKIED!!!!!  Didn’t even get to leave winter behind.  But, I digress. Trying to decide where I want to go on vacation got me thinking about traveling with my trihubby…

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