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The Ironman World Championship is one race site we HIGHLY recommend you go to early with your triathlete. The atmosphere is just amazing; take it all in, especially if it’s your first! After they’ve seen to transition bags, bike checks, marking, etc., go together and find a place you can see the swim start. This way, they will know where to find you if they…
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If you are headed to Branson for Rev3 this week, what a treat. The TriWives wish we could be there with you. The race is in a great location, making any distance easy to spectate. Right now the weather is calling for 80 degrees and sunny on Sunday – perfect race weather!! Fingers crossed….. There is so much to see and do in this area…
Continue readingThe TriWives are thrilled to have Mike Thompson, a 4-time cancer survivor and 2012 Kona Ironman, joining us as a guest blogger. Mike will discuss the importance of supporters in every aspect of his life and what it’s like to be a tri supporter for his many friends. His story truly embodies the spirit, dedication, and optimism of this sport. When he’s not training, racing,…
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Do you know Dave Orlowski? If not you should!!! He is one of the Original Ironman, who finished 3rd in the 1978 event and is still racing. Today, however, he is a spectator at Ironman Wisconsin. He had this great recommendation for us: “Cheer and yell loud for the athletes coming out of the swim. I used to clap, but after 17 hours my hands…
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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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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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Nutritional plans can come and go in the triathlete world, especially as it relates to training and race day nutrition. What to eat, when to eat, and in which form can become the center of many conversations when in the company of other triathletes – sports drinks, energy bars, and power foods, oh my. Just pick up any triathlete magazine and chances are you will…
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The recent Ironman Mont Tremblant race brought up an issue we have rarely thought about after all these years: the toll these races have on the body and soul of both the athlete and spectator. My triathlete is hurting for the first time after 10 full-distance races and man, I hurt, too. My feet, oh my pitiful feet. I have learned over the years to…
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We attended the Ironman 70.3 World Championship race a few years back that was held in the Henderson and Lake Las Vegas areas and not near the strip. Not being a huge Las Vegas fan, this was actually a good thing. While the immediate area seemed to still be in “transition” we found plenty to do and places to eat. But being outside the strip…
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The Ironman 70.3 World Championship race is actually located in the Henderson and Lake Las Vegas areas and not near the strip. This means you will need to have a car to get to and from the airport as well as to get around race day, especially since transition areas T1 and T2 are in separate locations. We are not aware of any shuttles. This…
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And you thought only your athlete was going to get a workout on race day….Well, the tri wives will let you in on a secret – spectating and cheerleadering are not for the faint of heart in the triathlete support world. They take a lot of finesse and agility, especially if you have children with you. (Plus, you really have to love cowbells or…
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