Underwater Tuneage

Excited.  H20Audio is sending me some underwater tunes gear to try out and review.  I can’t wait.  I’ve been trying to decide which underwater apparatus to purchase, so I am thrilled to give these a try. Plus, I really love music.  And swimming. So swimming + music = love, true love. The waterproof case H20 Audio offers […]

Race Report: Laura’s First Tri

As you all know, from time to time, Swim Bike Mom features awesome folks and their race experiences in the form of official guest posts.  Here’s a recent report from SBM friend, Laura!   Thanks for sharing, Laura! “First, some background. I ventured into the tri world because of really bad lower back pain. I’d struggled […]

And the Winners Are…

In light of all the funny photos, you may have forgotten about the reader-submitted embarrassing triathlon stories.  Ah-ha! Here they are!  The Winners for the Most Embarrassing Triathlon Moment Contest are: First Place:Jen!   “The very first triathlon I did was the Danskin in Pleasant Prairie Wisconsin in 2002. I didn’t train all that well and […]

Wednesday Wisdom

What I’ve learned today: I can put everything into training, and usually, the reward is pretty good. Get what you give / the reciprocity principle / the Golden Rule / what have you.I don’t have any real Wednesday wisdom other than: listen to the body.  And when the body is sporting these kind of under-eye bags, the […]

Ugly Ugly Ugly!

Here is the latest installment in ugly race photos. This has been such a hoot, there will be a permanent link up soon. These will include the reader submitted captions, which really, is the funniest part. As a point of clarification: THESE PHOTOS ARE READER-SUBMITTED PHOTOS.  IN OTHER WORDS, THE PERSON IN THE UGLY PHOTO HAS DECLARED THE […]

Forget the Uglies

Okay, yes, I will still give away the Uglies swimsuit, but I am going to have a hard time picking the winner. And really, this little contest has turned into something way better.  The deal was: I was giving away a brand new Uglies swimsuit for the ugliest race photo. However, the entries have been […]

Free Uglies

I bought my first Dolfin Uglies suit. Sadly, it’s too small.  (Shocking, I know). Instead of returning it and paying postage that will go to waste… I’m giving it away to a sassy swim bike mom. Details:Brand spanking new, with tags. Size 38. Here’s the link for the scoop. Dolfin Uglies Jive V-2 Back. Get It:1) […]

Way to Go, McExpert

So, the Expert finished his first sprint distance triathlon this weekend, and he managed to squeeeeak by beating my first sprint tri time by about 1:01. I’m proud of him.  He’s getting the tri bug.  It’s contagious, that bug.

More Embarrassment!

Hi everyone!  The contest for triathlon embarrassment is winding down.  We have received some very funny stuff to date.   One more week and we’ll pick our favorites! In case you missed it: TriCrowd is teaming up with SwimBikeMom to give away t-shirts, gyms bags, and waterbottles for the best (worst?) humiliating triathlon moments. Again, just as before, […]