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what are some money-saving tips for triathletes and families
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10 Money-Saving Tips for Triathletes and Families

Being a triathlete is not an inexpensive hobby/profession and adding a family to the mix only puts more stress on the finances. If you’re like most, you’re looking for ways to save money, but still have a ton of fun enjoying the triathlon lifestyle. Well, good news! There are quite a few things you can do to cut down on expenses that shouldn’t hurt too…

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ADVICE TO A NEW TRIWIFE FROM FELLOW TRIWIVES…

We so loved your responses to our Hooked on Triathlons – The Making of a Triwife, that I decided to pose a question to fellow triwives/partners at Ironman Arizona.  Here were some of your responses both to the article and to my question, “What is the one, best piece of advice you would give to a new triwife/partner to handle life with a triathlete?”  Since many…

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SORRY, BUT TRIHUBBY HAS A 4:30AM SWIM…

Being married to a triathlete during the holiday season can be a blessing and a curse.  After years of living this lifestyle, I have learned how to use it to my advantage, but please, no one take that personally! The holidays are filled with open houses, fundraisers, events, dinners, and parties.  This week alone, Sunday-Saturday we could have been out 7 nights at 13 different…

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does purple patch offer one of the favorite triathlon training camps
in Home, Life with a Triathlete, The Coaches' Corner

PURPLE PATCH’S MATT DIXON TALKING TRIATHLON LIFESTYLE

I had the distinct pleasure to sit down poolside in Kona with purplepatchfitness coach, Matt Dixon, who was a pro triathlete himself.  He is a regular contributor to Triathlete magazine, Lava magazine, and Triathlete Europe, and has been featured in many other publications, including the Wall Street Journal and Men’s Health.  Matt is also an exercise physiologist and coach to pros such as Meredith Kessler,…

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tips for planning a triathlon race season
in Getting Fit, Home, Kids in Tow

A Triathlon Lifestyle Is a Family Lifestyle

There are many types of triathlon families; no kids, young kids, grown kids, the extended family, friends – you get the picture. But the one constant – it is a “family” affair. From training, finances, races, food, travel, and beyond, a triathlon lifestyle requires a buy-in from the whole support team. Here are a few questions for you to consider as you dive into or move…

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