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I can’t believe Rev3 Quassy is almost here! My triathlete husband has had this race on his 2014 schedule for quite a while. He even went on a practice bike ride a few weeks ago, as it will be the first time he’s doing the race. As I’m going along as a spectator, I decided to look at a few things to do and places…
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Traveling with a triathlete can be extremely trying. You have all the gear that they need for the race, plus you have to deal with the stress they’re under for racing. We’ve done this many times, so it has gotten a bit easier and we’re happy to share with you. Here are my 10 quick tips for extended stays at a hotel with a triathlete:…
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On Monday, May 26, 3000 triathletes from first-timers to pros, will be in downtown Austin for the Life Time Tri’s CapTex. When you think about all the famous and most visited attractions in downtown Austin, these triathletes will swim, bike, and run right past them. This was THE FIRST triathlon my husband ever did and this year will be the last one he races as…
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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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We TriWives have become accustomed to the lifestyle of being married to a triathlete and for the most part, love it. It’s not always easy, though. For us, life with a triathlete has meant big changes in our day-to-day activities, vacations, personal life, dealing with the kids, etc. So, we decided to look at what has worked and what hasn’t for us, to keep harmony…
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We just loved this post by John Bergquist, an aspiring endurance athlete, who blogs as Fit Knight. In it, he praises his trisupporter wife and recognizes he could not do the sport without her by his side…..We so went aaaaah, so just had to share….Plus, we loved how he chose his name – It was from an old videogame handle he had and because a knight…
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We know that each trifamily is different and we know the importance of sharing. So, we wanted to take some time and tell you about a typical Saturday morning in a triathlete house during training season. For all of us triwives, this is a way of life that we support and like to make part of our family lifestyle. Over the next few weeks, we…
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The triathlon lifestyle, not to mention life in general, certainly changed for one young couple who went from no children to one child and soon to be two children, all in just 4 years – not to mention caring for their adorable, Earl! It certainly has been filled with “lessons learned.” Take advantage of their journey and read how this triathlon family manages the lifestyle…
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The TriWives just had to share our friend and guest blogger, Mike Thompson’s holiday wish with our readers, because we liked it so much and totally agree. We are all special and should be striving to reach beyond the ordinary. We’ve all had a loss or event happen when we’ve thought just how short life is and vow to live everyday to the fullest. But,…
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If your triathlete is like our triathletes, you’re probably the gift buyer in the family. So, we thought we might help you out and give you some ideas of gifts for the coach, nutritionist, pool lifeguard – whoever is there lending a hand in making your triathlete a winner!!! Here’s just a starter list of all the people we are grateful for in our triathlete’s…
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The TriWives would love to share with you a story of how one of our families became hooked not only on triathlons, but on finding a way to give back and actually have fun in the process. We believe that volunteering at races, whether as a family or as a solo supporter, is a great way to meet people, get involved, and show your appreciation to the…
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If you are ever called upon to pack a tri bike, here are some suggestions for making your life easier. I’ve had too much personal experience doing this, as my husband often gets stuck out of town (how convenient) and I end up transporting the bike and meeting him at the race. You do have several options besides traveling with the bike yourself. These include…
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