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Dhara Sanghavi | motherhood + triathlon

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your happy, daring mom bestie
40s. Mom of 3 (twins) + Ironman70.3 training
for women who aren't done becoming 💫
ex business owner & architect
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Life looks so different right now and if you told me 20 yrs ago… NO WAY! especially after studying architecutre to flipping, renovating homes and being a business owner.

And somewhere along the way it became about raising my girls🫶🏼

Now I’m here, training for my first Ironman 70.3… while still trying to figure out how to fit workouts between school drop-offs, laundry, meals, and everything else!

It does feel scary but I keep coming back to one thing:

What if we’re capable of so much more than we’ve given ourselves permission to believe?

I don’t have it all figured out
I’m just choosing to try
I definitely can choose NOT to do it and be SAHM (I love that too) but I feel like TRYING to reach something higher⚡️

So if you’re in your 40s and you’ve been feeling that little itch to start something new, chase a dream, or become a version of yourself you haven’t met yet…

you’re not alone 💛

Let’s figure it out—and grow through it—together. 🫶🏼

#dreambig #mommotivation #personalgrowth #womensupportingwomen #momroutine

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24 days ago

For the moms who keep saying, “I’ll start Monday….” 👀 YES this is your sign🙌

Let’s do it together and change how you finish your year⚡️ You don’t need January or Monday to start over🙌

I’m 42, a mom of 3, and about a month into my own little reset… and honestly?!

I’m loving how I feel.
I feel more in my zone.
More intentional.
And weirdly, being more disciplined with myself has helped me be MORE present with my kids. 💛

My GOALS:
1. My kids first, be present, cook more fresh meals at home, no phones in front of them, read together, lots of stories and activities together 💛
2. Health, train for my Ironman 70.3 (6 months left!) 🏊🏼‍♀️🚴🏼‍♀️🏃🏽‍♀️
3. Keep my promises and do what I say
4. Consistency over perfection (you don’t have to be 100% every day, you can be 2%) the goal is to SHOW UP
5. Yes, take a rest day as needed but get back into it right after!

My NON-NEGOTIABLEs:
💤Sleep by 10:00 p.m.
🥚More protein
💧1 gallon of water every day
🍓🥑Fruit and veggies every day
🛋️One rest day minimum
👟10k steps
🏋🏽‍♀️Strength train once a week
💊take vitamins

I’m not chasing perfect.
I’m practicing SHOWING UP!

💛Follow along for a realistic mom life with 3 kids, fitness and Ironman training💪🏼

👉 Take my same plan or make your own but TELL me you are starting with me 👇 comment your goal below to lock in!

#lockin #mommotivation #MomFitness #fyp #winterarc

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19 days ago

If you are waiting for a sign this is it🙌 it’s not too late and you can make your DAY ONE today!

I’m 42 and restarting my journey again without knowing it all and training for an Ironman! We are going to figure this out and make it happen💪🏼

No excuses, just showing up daily for my kids and myself💛

I see you mama’s 🥹 you got this🙌

#morningroutine #triathlontraining #ironman #dailyroutine

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It’s time to break that cycle! Doing it anyways💪🏼

Some days tired
Some days scared
Some days don’t want to
BUT am showing up!

It doesn’t have to be 2 hours everyday and doesn’t have to be a Monday! You can just decide and just start whenever!

It’s ok if you missed few days, don’t start again just RESUME🙌

If you’re new here, 👋 I’m dhara! Ex-architect and business owner, now mom of 3 restarting again as they all are in school full time! In the little window between school drops off and pick ups, I’m sharing my Ironman training, daily routines, mom life and all in between🫶🏼 if you are also figuring your life out again after 40s then this space is for you💛

#mommotivation #ironmantraining #DisciplineOverMotivation #womensupportingwomen #womenintriathlon

(Small habits, motherhood, mom of 3, millennial mom, viral, life in usa, Ironman training, lifestyle, SAHM, relatable mom, postpartum, toddler mom, personal growth, content creator, Ironman Texas, ironman, Indian in us, mom weekend, mom creator, redefining 40s, biking, running, cup, explore page, discipline, consistency, motivation, fyp, school mornings, fitness over 40, Desi creator, Indian mom, Desi, intentional mornings, mom over 40, mom restart, mom athlete, figuring out ) by @darewithdhara

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3 days ago

she didn’t want to splash me at first🥹 I had to tell her — it’s okay baby, that’s literally your job today. You’re getting mama ready for the start line.

NOTE TO SELF: next time the twins are coming too. Two more coaches, double the splashing, much better prep 😂

This is what Ironman training looks like at 42 with three kids — chaotic, splashy, and absolutely perfect. Who else is getting “coached” by their kids? 👇

💛Follow along for a realistic mom life with 3 kids, fitness and Ironman training💪🏼

#ironmantraining #swimbikerun #momof3 #momathlete #womeninsports

(Fitness motivation, training motivation, Mom of 3, Fitness over 40, Mom athlete, Triathlon training, Ironman training, women supporting women, relatable mom, first Ironman, relatable motherhood, explore page, endurance athlete, women in sports, content creator, South Asian mom, Indian in us, creator, girl mom life, girl mom, Indian mom, Desi, toddler mom, Indian mom, personal growth, Strength training, viral, fyp, motherhood, 70.3 journey, fitness, 40s strong, day in a life, millennial moms, motivation, figuring out, restart, redefining 40) by @darewithdhara

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5 days ago

who else is finding their strength in their 40s💪🏼 I have never felt more determined to become the strongest version of myself⚡️

Motherhood is only make me stronger NOT holding me back!

Three kids. A million things to do. Some days I’m tired, some days I doubt myself… but I keep showing up. 🏊🏼‍♀️🚴🏼‍♀️🏃🏽‍♀️🏋🏽‍♀️

I’m learning that being in your prime isn’t about being younger, having more time, or having it all figured out.

It’s about showing up for yourself, chasing the goals that scare you, and proving to yourself that you’re capable of more than you think. 🫶🏼

Our best years aren’t necessarily behind us. Maybe they’re just getting started. ✨

Who else is entering their prime era with me?👇

Follow along for realistic mom life, starting over in your 40s, morning routines, motivation, and all the ups & downs of training for my first Ironman 70.3! 🙌

#mommotivation #personalgrowth #womensupportingwomen #swimbikerun #ironmantraining

(women in their 40s, starting over in your 40s, starting something new after 40, mom of 3, ambitious women, women chasing their dreams, midlife goals, personal growth after 40, explore page, Desi, career change, career transition, Indian mom, Indian in us, south asian creator, stay at home mom, motherhood and dreams, endurance, fitness, swimming, biking, running, mom supporting mom, Ironman training, Ironman 70.3, becoming your best self, relatable mom, girl mom, motivation for moms, mom life) by @darewithdhara

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6 days ago

My normal weekday routine… with a little plot twist: I just signed up for an Ironman 70.3 😅🏊🏽‍♀️🚴🏽‍♀️🏃🏽‍♀️

Training happens somewhere between school drop-offs, pickups, laundry, lunch-making… and mom life. 😂

If you told me 10 years ago that at 42 I’d be training for an Ironman after being an architect and business owner, I would’ve NEVER believed you!

After having kids—especially my twins— life changed a lot. There was a of guilt whether I should go back to architecture or doing business but my kids also needed me.

BUT then I realized that they are only this little once💛 so I’m making this decision of being present and making more memories with them NOW and honestly nothing is making me more happier!

Of course it’s messy, just trying my best while also figuring me out and my next chapter!

Sometimes you just have to give yourself permission to START again⚡️

So here I am 42, Mom of 3, Starting over. One school drop-off and one workout at a time. 🫶🏼

Follow along for realistic mom life, starting over in your 40s, morning routines, motivation, and all the ups & downs of training for my first Ironman 70.3! 🙌

#mommorningroutine #motherhoodmotivation #morningroutine #momssupportingmoms

(Small habits, motherhood, millennial mom, viral, life in usa, Ironman training, Desi lifestyle, SAHM, Indian in us, early mom morning, Indian creator, chai, lunches, school drop offs, balance, redefining 40, consistency, back to school, fitness, biking, swimming, endurance, women in sports, mom of 3, #fypppppppppppppppシ゚ viral, school mornings, day to day life, Desi creator, Indian mom, Desi, intentional mornings, mom over 40, mom restart, mom life) by @darewithdhara

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11 days ago

we will see if the bed stays till next 6 months😂 just getting started in my 40s🏊🏼‍♀️🚴🏼‍♀️🏃🏽‍♀️🏋🏽‍♀️ who else?!

Share your set up below!👇 👀

Follow along for the messy, realistic Ironman journey of this mom of 3!

#ironamntraining #swimbikerun #ironmantri #mommotivation #womeninsports

(Fitness motivation, training motivation, Mom of 3, Fitness over 40, Mom athlete, Triathlon training, Ironman training, women supporting women, relatable mom, first Ironman, relatable motherhood, explore page, endurance athlete, women in sports, content creator, South Asian mom, Indian in us, creator, women supporting women, girl mom life, girl mom, Indian mom, Desi, toddler mom, Indian mom, personal growth, Strength training, viral, fyp, motherhood, 70.3 journey, fitness, 40s strong, day in a life, millennial moms, motivation, figuring out, restart, redefining 40) by @darewithdhara

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12 days ago

I guess the MOM mode never really turns OFF😂 what to make for dinner, grocery list, laundry, clean up that space, planning, what’s left to do, what to pack tomm, all the other mental load! am I right MOMs!?

We try and do our best🙌 not everything needs to get done! YOU GOT THIS & Always cheering for you all🫶🏼

Thank you for all the tips on my last reel! Really appreciate all the input💛

If you are new here, I’m dhara! Ex-architect and business owner, now mom of 3 restarting again as they all are in school full time! In the little window between school drops off and pick ups, I’m sharing my Ironman training, daily routines, mom life and all in between🫶🏼 if you are also figuring your life out again after 40s then this space is for you💛

#mommotivation #ironmantraining #swimbikerun #womenintriathlon #womensupportingwomen

(Fitness motivation, training motivation, Mom of 3, Fitness over 40, Mom athlete, Triathlon training, Ironman training, women supporting women, relatable mom, first Ironman, relatable motherhood, explore page, endurance athlete, women in sports, content creator, South Asian mom, Indian in us, creator, girl mom life, girl mom, Indian mom, Desi, toddler mom, Indian mom, personal growth, Strength training, viral, fyp, motherhood, 70.3 journey, fitness, 40s strong, day in a life, millennial moms, motivation, figuring out, restart, redefining 40) by @darewithdhara

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13 days ago

If you are a mum working on your big goals around real life and kids then you are in the right place💛

Hi 👋 I’m dhara! Ex-architect and business owner, training for my 70.3 in the little window between school drops off and pick ups!

6 MONTHS to go and sharing all the good, bad and crazies of this mom era in her 40s 🫶🏼💪🏼⚡️

#mommotivation #ironmantraining #swimbikerun #womenintriathlon #womensupportingwomen

(Fitness motivation, training motivation, Mom of 3, Fitness over 40, Mom athlete, Triathlon training, Ironman training, women supporting women, relatable mom, first Ironman, relatable motherhood, explore page, endurance athlete, women in sports, content creator, South Asian mom, Indian in us, creator, girl mom life, girl mom, Indian mom, Desi, toddler mom, Indian mom, personal growth, Strength training, viral, fyp, motherhood, 70.3 journey, fitness, 40s strong, day in a life, millennial moms, motivation, figuring out, restart, redefining 40) by @darewithdhara

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14 days ago

because getting 3 kids out the door in the morning is basically an Olympic sport 😂

Tiny things… but they make a BIG difference when mornings are already chaotic👇

1️⃣ Lay it out! Even the spoons/forks
All the lunch + snack boxes with the LIDS so everything is ready to grab in the morning.

2️⃣ Use your table! Set out EVERYTHING they’re wearing.
Clothes, socks, undies + hairbrush.
No searching for missing socks at 7:42 AM 🙃

BONUS: If you’re doing 2 ponytails/braids, part their hair the night before!
With 3 girls, this alone saves me SO much time in the morning 😂

3️⃣ Backpacks + water bottles = READY TO GO.
Check their backpacks, make sure everything they need is inside, and have their bottles ready to grab.

💛Follow along for more mom hacks, morning routines + my Ironman training journey! 🏊🏻‍♀️🚴🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️

#momhacks #mommorningroutine #dailyroutine #fyp

(Small habits, motherhood, millennial mom, life in usa, Ironman training, Desi lifestyle, SAHM, Indian in us, early mom morning, mom of 3, relatable motherhood, mom fitness, mom Ironman, Ironman journey, Indian creator, mom creator, lunches, school drop offs, redefining 40, relatable mom, girl mom, explore page, consistency, a day in life, #fypppppppppppppppシ゚viral school mornings, day to day life, Desi creator, Indian mom, Desi, intentional mornings, mom over 40, mom restart, mom life) by @darewithdhara

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15 days ago

if you are a beginner then Completing NOT Competing is the right mindset🙌

I’m training for the next 6 months but the goal is also to enjoy my FIRST Ironman70.3 and have fun🥰💯

TIP 2: Use all the HELP for your training when starting out such as:
✅paddles,
✅buoys
✅fins
SO you can focus on your techniques better!

❌ speed
✅ longer duration swim

Comment below if you want the link for my Swim training kit💯

#swimbikerun #swimming #swimtips #ironamntraining #beginnertriathle

(Triathlon mom, mom of 3, fitness, south asian creator, life in us, swimmer, first Ironman, beginner swimmer, mom life, beginner triathlete, fyp, motivation, swimming tips, first triathlon, endurance, motherhood, explore page, mom creator, Indian mom, desi, running, biking, mom fitness, viral, restart, redefining 40s, figuring out, motivation, Indian in us, mom athlete, fitness over 40, millennial mom) by @darewithdhara

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