I Raced an Indoor Tri (and I Totally WON)

Okay, so maybe I didn’t win the Indoor Triathlon.  But I was winning in my head.  And sometimes? That’s all that matters! An indoor triathlon is a not-your-typical-variation of the triathlon. It has three “events” – the swim, bike and run – but it’s usually held in a fitness club or gym for a few reasons: Ease of […]

The Anatomy of a Reformed Quitter

So I had a really funny and amazing morning. It was one of those days where seriously EVERYTHING was backwards.  Nothing was wrong; but everything was mixed up and backwards. I woke up and had the boy child jump in bed for snuggles. (Gah. I can’t even tell you how much I love this. He’s 8. […]

The SuperStar and Sweet Girl

Swim Bike Sell just released TWO new Tri*Fe kits designs- in stock now!  We have one pieces, tri tops (with and without bra), and tri shorts (yoga bands or drawstrings) available now in sizes XS up to 4XL. The SuperStar  The Sweet Girl Don’t forget that all SIX of our designs are available now! Get them […]

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 […]

Sometimes, the Past is Good

Living in the past and driving yourself crazy with regrets and “what ifs” is a tough way to live.  No one wants to be stuck in the past, really. I think many of us are stuck in the past–reliving our “glory days” or the lost loves of our lives, or whatnot.  Those are the kinds of […]

Beach 2 Battleship 140.6: The Swim Bike Mom Race Report

Beach 2 Battleship 140.6 Who:   Setup Events When:  October 25, 2014 Where: Wilmington, NC How Far:  2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, 26.2 mile marathon (also known as the IRON distance, but not a branded Ironman race) The Long Road Down… er, Up… er, Over? The Swim Bike Family hopped in the car on […]

Walk Softly, Have Hope

This is a good reason to be an early morning triathlete.  The view on the way to ride yesterday.  Ahhhh… Oh, yes. My feet still hurt like hell. The Swim Bike Boy Child said, “Mom, that foot looks like a dead foot.” I don’t disagree with him.   I mean, look at it. I feel […]