Trimarni Coaching and Nutrition

  Today we celebrate our 12-year wedding anniversary.  Karel and I met on two wheels. We were set-up by mutual friends. We officially had our first date during a group ride. When we met, Karel was an experienced bike racer who had no swimming skills and only ran a few miles a week in his off-season. I was training for my first Ironman and I was an unskilled cyclist who loved to swim and run. Today, Karel and I share of love for triathlon. Karel has become a speedy efficient runner and my cycling fitness has improved drastically over the years. I still love to swim and well, Karel tolerates swimming.  Since our entire relationship has involved bike riding, I think of marriage just like riding a bike.  Marriage requires work. There are difficult times - like riding a bike in headwind, or up a really steep hill. There are times when you are flying downhill or you have the wind at your back - these are the fun and easy times. And sometimes you fall off and need help. And...