I Raced (Sort of): The 2016 PT Solutions Allatoona Swim Bike Mom Race Report
This was my third year completing the PT Solutions Allatoona Sprint Triathlon. And I had the kind of day, where I thought: I am not even writing a race report about this one. But then I realized that I was being a brat. (Still am, actually. But here’s the report anyway… in spite of myself). […]
After the Ice Cream…
My dad had a nickname when I was growing up–and it was “the Tornado.” Because everything he did, he did fast. (And with also surprising accuracy.) I looked up to my dad so much, that my mom began to call me “Little Ray” – my dad, being the original Ray. When I took piano lessons, […]
Elbow-Deep in a Half Gallon of Ice Cream
I always find it funny when people comment or say how much they “prefer the way Swim Bike Mom used to be.” I have to stop and think for a minute on that one. Do they mean ME, personally? Or the blog? Or what? And what does that even mean, anyway? “Hey you’re okay, but […]
Pushing Limits, Patience, and Protecting the Kids
As I wrote in this month’s article in Triathlete Magazine, I have two amazing, wonderful children–who could not be more different. They had their second ever triathlon this past weekend. Stella (age 7) jumped out of bed at 4:45am, with her little warm face pressed up against mine, whispering, “Mom, mom, mom. I am so excited.” […]
Free Stuff Friday! Swiftwick Socks
Sponsored Post. FTC Disclosure here. Swiftwick socks gave ole Swim Bike Mom three pairs to give away. These are the Aspire Zeros, and you have your choice of teal or peach when you win. Many of you know about my great foot blister fiasco at Ironman Lake Placid last year. After furiously searching for the perfect […]
New Beauties (For Boys AND Girls)
Available now for Pre-Order through Father’s Day! See ALL the pretty things here.
The Balancing Act: Let It Go
Sponsored Post. FTC Disclosure Here. I have joked before about how “balance” and having it all is really quite the impossibility—that really life is a series of balancing, teetering, and falling down—and then picking yourself up again and starting over. I am still convinced that in order to have an semblance of balancing in your […]
Tearing Up The Script
Several years ago, I was expressing my frustration in a small group of friends about my weight, my size, my triathlon speeds, and pretty much whatever else was bugging me at the moment when one of my friends, who I will call Susan (because that’s her real name), sort of nailed me. She basically said, “Well, you have a […]