The Power of Consistency
I preach to my athletes: Triathlon “success” is all about consistency. Hit your workouts, put in your time, don’t ignore your HR zones, and you’ll get there. Where in the hells bells have I been? Oh, that’s right… not following my own advice. Sure, I was a little burned out after 140.6 in October, then I was ill […]
Ambassador Spotlight: Colleen McGuinn
Spotlight for this week is on SBMAT Ambassador, Colleen McGuinn. I love her inspirational hero–her dad–who used to run in Khaki Pants and the old school CONVERSE shoes! Love Colleen’s story and love her spirit–and proud to have her as part of our team this year. She’s married to a James also (betcha didn’t know the Expert had […]
Do I REALLY Need a Coach?
Having a triathlon coach to mentor you, write your training plans—and (most importantly) to talk you off the edge when you are freaking out— is, in my opinion, money well spent. I have been a coached athlete since January of 2011, and I know it’s been the best thing for me. There’s been a lot of […]
Training and the Family Dynamic
The most common question I receive is: “How do you get to a half Ironman or an Ironman, manage all that training with a job and a family?” The only answer to that question is: carefully I have an upcoming article in Triathlete coming out in a few months where I talk in-depth about my experience with Ironman […]
Ambassador Spotlight: Leslie Livingstone
Spotlight for this week is on SBMAT Ambassador, Leslie Livingstone, who I simply adore. She is also uber talented, designing the super-cute 2015 SBM tech shirts for this season. Leslie is one of the sweetest, most caring individuals I have ever “met” and I am proud to have her be a part of our Ambassador Team. Leslie Livingstone City/State: Seattle, […]
Spandex Who!?
One of the most challenging parts about our amazing sport is the attire. OH lawdy, the tight, sausage-inducing clothing that we must wear in races. This little poster has made its way around the internet for awhile now. (And yes, this actually was me in 2012, Ironman 70.3 Augusta). I do think we are very brave! […]
Ambassador Spotlight: Angie Flynn
Spotlight for this week is on SBMAT Ambassador, Angie Flynn. I love this woman. She has an awesome attitude, spirit and she is FUNNY, to boot. Angie Flynn City/State: Ponce Inlet, Florida Age Group: 45-49 (Age 49) Biggest Inspirations: My partner, Deb Cheslow, who taught me that nothing is impossible; my son, Josh, who exemplifies the power […]
2015 Traincation Reminder!
REMINDER! DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS JANUARY 15Th! You asked for it (yes, most of you asked for the West Coast… we’re trying), but you got it anyway. The first Swim Bike Mom Traincation! Please join USAT certified Coaches Brett Daniels and Meredith Atwood in Panama City Beach, Florida in February 2015! This is a fun camp […]