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With the holidays fast approaching, you really need to be thinking about what to get your triathlete, if you haven’t already. The TriWives have years of experience in gift giving for our triathletes, so we’re here to share our best ideas with you in the Triathlete Holiday Gift Guide. We won’t give you all the usual clothing and gear gift ideas, but those that are…
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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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A while back I wrote an article on my husband’s “pause” from triathlons this year, Triathlete Burnout (Pause) From the Sidelines. He spent most of the summer playing golf and I think, mentally enjoying his time off. The clubs have now been retired for the season and are keeping the bike company in the dining room – not for long as both are being sent…
Continue readingYes, I am a triwife, but I am so much more. This fall, like most years in recent memory, I have spent much of my time working on fundraisers for great organizations. We, as a family, believe in giving back and we look for causes that are dear to our hearts. I sit on the Director’s Council of the UT Preforming Arts Center, volunteer at…
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We are so pleased to have Alan Kipping-Ruane of TriGuy Multisport Coaching in the Coaches’ Corner. Alan is a former Navy helicopter search & rescue swimmer and Elite-Amateur Triathlete. He started TriGuy Coaching in 2009 and is located outside of Philadelphia. His company offers a wide range of services for the triathlete including personal coaching, training plans, and Ironman training camps. We gave Alan our…
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We can’t believe the Ironman Florida race is over. We were a bit concerned if the weather would cooperate after experiencing high winds and high surf – that closed the beach – on Friday. But, all was well on Saturday morning and as you can see in the picture above, there was plenty of blue sky. The TriWives had one of their husbands racing, but…
Continue readingOFF SEASON – If they haven’t already, most triathletes are coming to an end of their race season and entering what is affectionately known as “off season.” We have been wondering amongst ourselves what exactly defines “off season” and wondering if it truly exists – our triathletes seem to work hard year round. We decided to take it to the people who know best –…
Continue readingUpdate: This post is current as of 10/31/17. We have been to Ironman Florida on several occasions. Panama City Beach has great white sand beaches, which you’ll get to take full advantage of during the swim segment and sun & warmth for all of you already in the cold. If you are staying by the Boardwalk Beach Resort, which is the host hotel and where the…
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Our triathletes’ relationships with their coaches have varied over the years. They’ve ranged from very close friends to an online relationship only. Regardless, it has always been with someone they can pour their hearts out to when they’ve had a tough race; someone who truly understands; and someone who knows exactly what to say to make it all better. I’ve seen my husband literally write…
Continue readingThis photo was recently taken of our friend doing weekend chores. The whole picture just struck me as hilarious (and so fitting if you knew our friend). We’d love to know what you’re thinking when you see this……. Sherry WernickeSherry is one of the TriWivesClub and LifeDoneWell co-founders and contributes to multiple blogs. She is a former co-owner of the California Apparel News and had…
Continue readingMy story, well really, a great one in my book. One I have worked really hard for. It starts many, many years ago, but for tri purposes, this life started in 2007 and wow, I am so happy it did. Back in 2007, our family relocated from the west coast of Florida to Austin, TX. My trihubby, David, arrived in Austin nine months before the…
Continue readingMike Thompson is back with us to offer words of wisdom for athletes as race day nears. Although the season may be winding down or even over for some of you, many still have races coming up or you can always save for next year. We’ll take anything to make our lives easier, right? These are great, actually useful tips and done with a…
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