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During a recent race season, my husband went to two races without me. The first time it was due to my dog having surgery for cancer and the second time, it was because I couldn’t find a sitter. It was really disappointing as one race was in Frankfurt, Germany. But, oh well, life happens and there’s always the chance he’ll go back to race it…
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We all know it takes a lot of work to make a happy triathlon home and we all know it doesn’t happen overnight. Over the several years we have been writing this blog, we’ve collected a lot of wisdom from our fellow triwives on just how they achieve this happiness. So, as I sit in my home unable to get out due to a…
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During the many years our husbands have been a part of the triathlon community, we’ve been associated with triathlon clubs and just on our own, so to speak. Belonging to a tri club was especially beneficial when our triathletes were just starting out, for no other reason than they provided so many built-in resources. But, there was so much else to be gained…
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We recently did a post on the 22 Reasons You Should Love Having A Triathlete In Your Life and I started thinking, so this relationship works both ways, right? Quid pro quo, there’s got to be 22 reasons the triathlete in your life should appreciate your contribution to their success! And, voila, guess what, there are!!! Well, we actually came up with more, but didn’t…
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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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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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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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