Cold Weather Woolies
Okay, my cold weather friends… does a 50 mile ride in thirty-three degree, super windy weather constitute cold yet? I think it does. The Weatherman (the Expert and my shared custody cycling friend!) and I left around 8:45 yesterday morning, and it was not only cold…but uber windy. Man oh man. Poor Expert is […]
Underwear Progress, Not Perfection
Everyone knows that I am working on my weight (always), but since December 28th, I have been really working on it. Hardcore, excellent nutrition, tracking in LoseIt.com and being supported by the almost-100 members in the Swim Bike Mom Loses It Group (if you want to come join us, please do. All you need is a free LoseIt […]
The GUILT!
One thing that every mom and dad deals with is GUILT. I think this guilt is exemplified when we try to do anything for ourselves. As a triathlete, I find that other people impose this guilt because of what they THINK that it means to be a triathlete. …not what it really is. Most don’t […]
How I Changed
I am often asked, “How did you get into triathlon?” or “What was the moment that everything changed for you? When you knew you wanted to change?” I recently realized that – on this blog – I have not shared The Spark… the thing that changed inside of me and how it happened. How I decided […]
Meet Virginia and a Day in the Life
Before I ever write one silly word, I want to give a HUGE thank you to Meredith, AKA SWIM BIKE MOM, for giving me a chance to be the voice of Swim Bike Kid. I consider this to be an honor above all others. Though my husband called me the “Queen of Hyperbole,” I am […]
Meet Virginia
Virginia is a working mom with a tri-ing husband AND tri-ing kids. She has come on-board as the voice of the family-focused division—-Swim Bike Kid. I like Virginia for her enthusiasm, heart and drive. And you’re going to love her too. She blogs at Tri Mommy Tri. Occupation: High School Program director & teacher (and […]
Hello Kitty, the Weatherman, and Butt Pudding
Saturday was the girl Swim Bike Kid’s 4th birthday party. I had promised the SBK a “Hello Kitty” birthday cake, even though I had no idea how to actually make that happen. But it came out pretty good—even if I had to use an orange peel for the nose because Mother of Year forgot yellow […]
Losing It (with Swim Bike Mom)
And no, I don’t mean losing your mind. But I do mean losing it…the weight… with YOU and SBM friends (monkey hats, not included, sorry). I’m sure many of you have heard of the weight loss app AND website, LoseIt.com. I have been tracking every morsel I have put in my mouth since late December, along with the […]
The Breeds of Triathletes
Let’s all just admit that it takes a certain “breed” of person to become a triathlete. Now, I believe that anyone can become a triathlete… but in doing so, the morph into the correct “breed” of person is required. The Sprint-Oly Breed You are completely sane. You are a fun, easy-going breed who is also […]