You asked for it. You got it. We're doing Round Two orders for 2013 Swim Bike Mom Triathlon Kits, Tops, Bottoms and Jerseys by ZOCA Gear ! Available now for order! (Turnaround time is 2-3 weeks from close of order. … [Read more...]
May 22, 2013
The Old Voice Inside My Head
"There's an old voice inside my head that's keeping me awake... tell her that I miss our little talks." - Of Monsters & Men I sat down to write a post. Then I thought, "I have nothing to write about. Nothing to … [Read more...]
May 19, 2013
66.6 Miles of Fun
My bib number for Coeur d'Alene is 369, as I posted on Facebook last night. I think this a great number for a million reasons---33 has always been my lucky number. This is not only multiples of three, but I am … [Read more...]
May 17, 2013
Skipping an Ironman…
Today, I seriously thought about skipping Ironman Coeur d'Alene. Not quitting (ah-hem----because "I'm no quitter!")... just skipping. You know... forgetting to show up for it. Or being really late. So that I … [Read more...]
May 16, 2013
Picking a Triathlon Coach
Having a triathlon coach to mentor you, writing your training plans----and talk you off the edge when you are freaking out--- is money well spent. I have been a coached athlete since January of 2011, and I know it's … [Read more...]
May 15, 2013
Race Day Temp Tattoos!
Wear your SBM style with temporary race day tattoos. How cute, eh? Two styles. $3 and free shipping! Enjoy! (Each additional tattoo per style is only $2) 3 Block Style (2 x 3) Square (1.5 x 1.5) Go here … [Read more...]
May 15, 2013
Last-Minute Ironman (Athlete AND Spectator) Advice
SBM friend, Donna, sent me a great post from her coach, Chris Sustala, with Living The Dream Coaching. He said I could re-post, and I thought this was full of great advice. Thanks, Chris! Hope you guys enjoy! … [Read more...]
May 14, 2013
10 Day Dedication: Those Who Keep Me Standing Upright and Thinking Straight
With 40 (HOLY SMOKES!) days left until Ironman Coeur d’Alene, I am dedicating each ten day block of training to important people in my life. I have written dedications to my Dad, my Mom, Coach Monster, … [Read more...]
May 12, 2013
Triathlon is a Mother? Actually, Motherhood is a Mother.
Back my twenties, my one hesitation about having kids was diapers. I thought, Once I am ready to change diapers, then I will ready to have children. Oh. Silly me. As if diapers are the main issues and troubles. Kids … [Read more...]
May 11, 2013
The Best Run EVER
The Expert is on his way back from San Diego, just in time for Mother's Day. This morning, Yoda and I headed out to Mary Alice Park for some open water and some running. Where were the kids? Oh my goodness... I … [Read more...]
May 9, 2013
Ironman Coeur d’Alene Swim Start Update
Received an email this morning from a fellow ATL email list----someone inquired with Ironman about CDA's swim start. And here it is, straight from them. Wanted to update you guys. And here's a link to the … [Read more...]
May 8, 2013
A Broken Ass
I fell on Sunday and cracked my ass. Sorry for saying ass. But "cracking my butt" doesn't have the same ring of truth. Or harshness. I apologize. Don't lecture me. I am going to say it ALOT (a lot) in this … [Read more...]
May 7, 2013
Guest Post: Spectating an Ironman
Here’s a third guest post from Swim Bike Single Mom, Sarah, from Chasing Down a Dream…. In her previous posts, she talked about how she, as a single mom, gets her tri-ing done… then, she weighed in on the … [Read more...]
May 6, 2013
Nothing is Going as Planned. Nothing.
Yesterday, was another trainer party. Bad weather promised in Georgia (ah-hem...it barely rained until long after...) I was the only chick in the room. But I love this rental house man... we could fit 20 more bikes in … [Read more...]
May 4, 2013
Swimming in a Washing Machine
My parents have the kids for the weekend. (Thank you thank you thank you.) So what better to do than go out with friends for dinner (last night)... even when one friend is a Mountain Goat (heh heh)... even when three … [Read more...]
