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We all know how all time-consuming training is in season, but have you ever actually looked at your triathlete’s training schedule? I did and much to my surprise AND happiness, I found a few great words: off day, activity of choice, just do something active, and easy workout. Yes, those are actual terms. Well, sorry trihubby, you asked me to look up your swim workout…
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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…
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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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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…
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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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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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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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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….
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As most of us think about the New Year, you hear things like: Goals – I need to set what I am going to achieve in 2014. Starting the first of the year, I am going to …… My New Year’s resolutions are…..and so on. But, if you live with triathletes, at least in our households, it seems to be a much different conversation. The…
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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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The holidays are getting closer. Hope you’ve started to think about your gifts. Day 4 is here and packed full of more great suggestions. Here are links to Day 1, Day 2, & Day 3 of our Triathlete Holiday Gift Guide So, get shopping!! 1. If the idea of a few amenities during a race sounds good, you may be interested in the All-Access VIP…
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Hopefully, you read the first day of our Holiday Gift Guide and we’ve got the creative juices stirring in you and you’re now thinking about what to get that special triathlete in your life. We’re not sure how many days we will keep the Guide going, but we have at least 20 more unique gift ideas to share with you. Perhaps our creative juices will…
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