The Big Scary
Many of you probably already know that my foolish tail signed up for Ironman Lake Placid, which takes place in July. And yes, that’s leaving Ironman Louisville still on the table for October. And yes, I am fully aware of how dumb and crazy it is to do two Ironman races in one year. My […]
Sh*t that Gets In Your Head
I was eating my wonderfully healthy fish and salad for lunch, dilly-dallying on Facebook, when I came across an archenemy’s profile. (Okay, so I don’t really have an archenemy, but anyway.) There she was, in her profile picture, this so-called-yes-no-yes-archenemy who used to be ugly and “fat” (she wasn’t really fat or ugly, for the […]
Ambassador Spotlight: Karen Vickers
Spotlight for this week is on SBMAT Ambassador, Karen Vickers. She’s one of my athletes who I coached to her first 70.3 last year. This is my favorite coach picture moment at the finish of her first 70.3 last year… I brag about Karen all the time—because I think in the 10 months that I coached her […]
Stop the Excuses. No, Seriously. Stop.
I’m just talking to myself here. I don’t want anyone to get offended at the tone of this post. Just pretend that I am writing it to myself. [That way, we can all make more excuses for why we don’t need to listen to this message.] “Wait. You’re talking to ME?” Yes. And me. I’m […]
How to Run a Faster 5k
…oh, I don’t know the answer to that! Wait! Maybe I DO… Tip Number One: Be not afraid to look very, very scary. Wowzers. Okay, so that’s a start. Besides the the basic running things like faster foot turnover, better running form and get yourself fitted for running shoes… what is the best advice for […]
Women for Tri: The Inaugural Board Meeting
The last week or so has been quite the whirlwind. After learning that I was one of the twelve women chosen to be a part of the inaugural Women For Tri board, I was, of course, honored. Then when I read about my co-board members, I thought, “Well, I am considerably out of my league.” […]
Ambassador Spotlight: Erin Sublett
Spotlight for this week is on SBMAT Ambassador, Erin Sublett. Her story really struck a chord with me. She is an amazing woman turning one of the greatest losses into inspiration for others. Proud to have her on the Team, and inspired by her mission. Erin Sublett “I still wholeheartedly consider myself a Swim Bike Mom, though […]