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Last summer, my trihubby and I went to the Jarden Westchester Triathlon to support a friend who was doing his first Olympic Distance race (shout out to Bob – so proud of you). While it was Bob’s first race, it was also my first pure spectator’s race. I realized every triathlon I have attended was because Carl was racing. I had never been to one without…
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When I got back from the last race, I had a realization – being a triwife can be a very lonely experience. Not only are you left at home alone while your triathlete does his/her countless hours of training, but unless you go with someone to a race, you spend much of the spectating day on your own. This is often true even in the…
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When you think of all the places around the world we could travel to and race, the Woodlands, Texas, outside of hot, sticky Houston does not come to mind. Sorry Houston. Japan, Mallorca, Puerto Rico, or South Africa – YES! Woodlands, Texas – NO! But, we keep coming back for some reason… Whether you travel there for vacation, business, or to do Ironman triathlons, which…
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Lindsay, our favorite 20 something guest blogger, is back with how she got to enjoy the Coachella Valley Music Festival over a 3 day weekend without sacrificing her triathlon training mode. While Lindsay talks about her experience at Coachella, her tips could easily apply to any other outdoor festival or even a camping trip. Here she gladly shares how she prepared and what she learned…
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Traveling with teens in any capacity starts to get harder and harder with their busy schedules in high school or college and is very different than when they were little ones. They are young adults and their time is important. Whether studying for that big test; not being able to miss school because of a presentation or standardized testing; or most importantly, that big sporting…
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My triathlete husband and I have had multiple conversations lately about the state of his triathlete season and ergo, mine. Right now it is in a total state of flux due to his plantar fasciitis and tendonitis. He is able to partially train; only allowed to swim and bike. NO RUNNING whatsoever at this point per his coach and physical therapist. I even worked out…
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It has been a year since David was hit by a drunk driver while on a training ride. The first emotion after the accident was anger and after we knew physically he would recover, all we all wanted was for David to get back on that bike and race again. Everyone said you just have to do it and he did. He worked hard and…
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One of our friends wrote a very cute post – “What I never thought I’d have to say to my child”. This certainly got us thinking about all the things we never thought we’d have to say or we’ve added, that we never thought we’d have to hear in our life with a triathlete. However, being married to triathletes, having many friends who are triathletes,…
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Let’s talk about something a bit serious as triwives and tripartners… I will start by saying I REALLY do love that my husband is a triathlete and the great lifestyle, health, and travel it brings to our lives. BUT, if I’m being totally honest – and I am – sometimes I get lonely. Now, I’m talking about life without the kids here – just triathlete and…
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Well, after a very active triathlon season in 2014, I had expectations that 2015 might be a repeat. Most races were scheduled, the first one being Ironman 70.3 Oceanside on March 28, and training was in full swing. But, I should have listened to his complaints about recurring tendonitis and plantar fasciitis, his visits back to his physical therapist, and the wrapping of said feet…
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I am married to an age group triathlete who, in the past, has finished in the top 20-25% of his age group; not World Championship qualifying, but triwife worthy admiration status, none-the-less…He is also an Ironman XC athlete, which HAS allowed him to qualify. In the past five years with Ironman XC, he has qualified for the Ironman World Championships twice and 70.3 World Championships,…
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It’s our first race of the season and I’m a wreck… It’s almost impossible to believe that 10 months have passed since my husband was hit by a drunk driver while on a training ride. It hit me really hard then, especially when the EMT told me his helmet saved his life, and it is hitting me AGAIN hard now. And, like really hard! In…
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