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This post has been updated as of 8/12/18. We’ve been trisupporters at multiple Ironman Mont Tremblant races, both 70.3 and full distance. It’s one of our favorites from a spectating point of view, especially if you are staying close to the village and can go back and forth during the day. The town couldn’t be more supportive of this race. In fact, they now…
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When I got back from the last race, I had a realization – being a triwife can be a very lonely experience. Not only are you left at home alone while your triathlete does his/her countless hours of training, but unless you go with someone to a race, you spend much of the spectating day on your own. This is often true even in the…
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When I went with Carl to the Ironman 70.3 WC in Mont Tremblant, I was going to work this time – for the first time. I have always just gone to have a vacation and of course, to be his trisupporter. In the beginning, I spent many races by myself, but once he got into the sport, we met many friends and so now, I’m…
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UPDATE 8/8/14: Since we wrote this article, there are two more Must Reads we have to include: Taking Creative Action Photos That Wow Golden Rules for Triathlon Spectators As we’re coming into full race season, we wanted to share with you some of the most relevant pieces we have written that could help make your life so much easier come race day. We’ve only been…
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Calling all Spectators! Your athlete may be ramping up their training sessions as the off-season ends, so now is the perfect time for you to think about getting in race day shape yourself. Don’t be fooled into thinking spectating is easy and not a sport. You’ll need to be as equally prepared for whatever challenges race days throw at you as your triathlete, so it’s…
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Ok, so your triathlete is packing their T bags and laying out their gear the day before the race….spectators need to do this, too! Putting careful thought into what you bring to the race is critical. I like to keep it simple and pack only the absolute essentials for the day. An overpacked bag full of stuff you don’t really need gets heavy and irritating…
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The TriWivesClub have one of their daughters at the 70.3 World Championships in Las Vegas this weekend. After only several years at this sport, she has qualified as an age grouper. Quite an accomplishment – so proud!!! Here is the epitome of what The Sport of Spectating is all about. “Doing my duty. Holding her swim towel and flip flops while Linds swims. Guy is off…
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We, triwives, have been at this for many years, with kids and without and at all race distances. Having a triathlete in the family can be stressful and tough on the kids at any age. Creating an attitude of a healthy lifestyle with triathlons as a part of it can become your family time norm versus a stressor. Our Kids in Tow section of this…
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