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This post is updated as of 10/27/16. We’re back with Part 2 of The Sport of Spectating, Ironman 70.3 Austin. Hopefully, you’ve already read and printed Part 1!!. The one-loop swim takes place at Decker Lake, a freshwater lake located at Walter E. Long Park. Then, your triathlete is off on the one-loop bike course. If you have children or others that need to take…
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This post has been updated as of 10/27/16. It’s Ironman 70.3 Austin time! Get ready for some fun, Texas style. Hopefully, you have read our Food and Fun Part 1 and Part 2 series, so you are all set for your visit with things to do and places to eat and can just relax and enjoy. If not, do it now…… If you are racing…
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Spends many hours away from home; is in the company of an attractive, physically fit, disciplined person of the opposite sex; comes home sweaty and out of breath; makes excuses for why they’re late, such as had a flat tire – sounds like the scenario for a spouse having an affair, doesn’t it? But in this case, it’s just part of living with a triathlete….
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The weekend’s here and you’ve got 5 hours to kill while he’s on a ride. Sound familiar? Whether the time is spent alone, with a partner of the same sex, or the opposite sex, the fact remains that a lot of time IS spent away from home, often with people who are not a part of your life. Sometimes you will know them and other…
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Well, your triathlete has crossed the finish line at the Ironman World Championship and has heard, “YOU ARE AN IRONMAN.” So, now what? He/she will be ushered away from the finish line by volunteers and all the normal tasks will be preformed; timing chip removed, water and cold towel given out, finisher’s picture taken, finisher’s swag doled out, and then an escort to the athlete…
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The day before the race, while all the athletes are off their feet resting and feasting, it is the perfect time for a little trisupporter TLC. Last year in Kona, while our athletes all rested, triple checked their race bags, quadruple checked their bikes, sat, ate, drooled over the bikes entering bike check in, and repeated, we high-tailed it out of there. In the past,…
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Hopefully, you enjoyed your lunch or whatever break you took while your triathlete was out on the bike. But, now is the time you really need to watch where you are. One year, it literally took us an hour to get back to the spot we like to be to watch the run – due to both the crowds and trying to cross the street….
Continue readingFor those of you headed to Anderson, S.C. for Rev3 on Oct. 13 , know that the TriWives will be there with you in spirit. If this is your first trip to the area, there should be plenty to do and see to occupy your time, when not getting ready for the race. The town is located on Lake Hartwell, which will be the location…
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Is a Tricamp a good idea for a family vacation? While your triathlete may be enamored of the idea, is it the best choice for your family? Well, it’s an excellent question and can be a resounding yes, IF it’s the right Tricamp. As part of our Kids In Tow series, we are taking a look at Tricamps to help you decide if they are…
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Whether race season is winding down or it’s just been awhile, it may be time to do a little “spring cleaning” of used triathlete gear, especially before next season. Did your triathlete buy a new bike, wetsuit, or wheels this year and you’re now wondering what to do with last season’s? Do you have a closet filled with used sneakers just waiting to find…
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We TriWives are so lucky to have tri supporter, triathlete, and Paleo nutrition expert, Nell Stephenson, back to share with us her professional and personal views on Kona. Nell will be at the Ironman World Championship this year as an age group qualifier, along with her triathlete hubby Chris and was recently in Kona for the 70.3. As you head to Kona, she wanted to…
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I never thought this would happen in our household – my triathlete husband literally stopped training. There are no more 4am workouts in the basement; no more swims after work; no more 7-hour bricks on the weekends. We now actually go out to dinner at 8pm, since he’s not getting up early. I’ve seen movies on Saturday afternoons AND nights. He goes grocery shopping with…
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