triathlete

February 5, 2014

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Welcome back. This is Part 2 of my awesome interview with Claudia Maizey, whose husband is a triathlete and who has progressed through this lifestyle from no kids to one child to soon to be 2 children. In Part 1, Claudia and I discussed how they got involved in triathlons and what compromises they have had to make. The interview continues with a discussion of…

THE ART OF SWIM COACH POSING FOR YOUR TRIATHLETE

January 31, 2014

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Jodi is absolutely the perfect trisupporter. She helps Guy with his workouts whenever she can, which gave her the idea for “The Art of….” Trilogy. We will kick off with the Art of Posing As His Swim Coach and follow up with The Art of Driving the Sag Wagon and The Art of Being a One-Person Multi-Aid Station. With Jodi’s ability to amuse AND inform,…

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6 TIPS TO FINDING GREAT TRIATHLON DEALS ONLINE

January 24, 2014

The Triwives are very pleased to have a new guest blogger this month, Tariq Ali, triathlete and creator of the website, 3Dealz. We were curious to learn how he came up with such an innovative site and decided to let him tell you himself. We love his tips for getting a good deal. And, don’t we all love a good deal. Enjoy. The triathlon season…

MULTI-CONVERSING AND THE TRIATHLETE

January 22, 2014

When was the last time you were having a conversation with your triathlete and they just started talking about their training? It had no connection to your conversation whatsoever. Did you get the feeling they were never into your conversation to begin with or have they mastered the art of the multi-conversation? If it hasn’t happened to you yet, expect it. We trisupporters are all…

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THE TRIATHLON SPECTATOR’S TRAINING PROGRAM

January 16, 2014

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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…

LIFE WITH A TRIATHLETE – TOP 10 QUOTES OF THE MONTH – DECEMBER

January 14, 2014

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 of being…

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VACATION/TRIATHLON TRAINING GROUND – NAPLES, FLORIDA

January 10, 2014

We recently were fortunate to escape the cold and snow in NYC for the beach life in Naples, Florida. Friends of ours from the UK recently remodeled a home and were kind enough to invite us to spend New Year’s with them. For us, it’s an easy flight to Naples out of Westchester Airport in White Plains. In under 3 hours, we land in Ft….

DO TRIWIVES AND TRIATHLETES SPEAK THE SAME LANGUAGE?

December 29, 2013

LIFE WITH A TRIATHLETE – TOP 10 QUOTES OF THE MONTH – NOVEMBER

December 15, 2013

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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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TRIWIVESCLUB TRIATHLETE HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE – DAY 4

November 25, 2013

TRIWIVESCLUB TRIATHLETE HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE, DAY 2