Without naming any names (The Expert and Sweet Red), I have inherited a new nickname.  And it’s ridiculous.

It’s Oprah.

I wasn’t even going to tell ya’ll because I’m hiding my face in my hands right now (okay, not right now, because I am typing…but….)  Anyway, I am a lot of things—but Oprah Winfrey isn’t one of them.

Now, don’t get me wrong, Oprah and I have many things in common: our battles with weight, big ole lovely arms, and an affinity for over-priced shoes.  Well, I used to be that way. Now, I just wear flats. (“Next stop: Easy Spirit!  I hear they’re having a sale!!! Welcome to triathlon–where your feet and hips suddenly become more important than sassy shoes.)

Someday, I hope to carry a wagon full of fat across a stage—or at least roll that wagon right into the law office. That would be amazing. Can you imagine? Anyway. Oprah.

Ha. Well, I’m a sad excuse for Oprah.  I get embarrassed when I am in public and someone runs up to me and says, “Swim Bike Mom, eeeek” or what have you.  Granted, I love it—it makes me feel great, of course—but I feel like a fraud.  I mean, I’m just me… I am not someone like Oprah.

Therefore, when the Expert and Sweet Red started calling me Oprah—and I reciprocated by calling them Stedman and Gayle— I figured we might as well carry out this ridiculousness into a Favorite Things post. Say it ain’t so.  Oh, but it is.

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Picking colors for the 2013 Tri Kits….almost ready!

Now some of you may have already seen my favorite things website list hosted by my triathlon fave, All3Sports.com.  This is not the post where you get a car! you get a car! you get a car!  SorryBut here’s the point of this post (if you have hung in here long enough and didn’t leave at the mention of my silly nickname).

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My Oprah-ish Favorite Things list has a dual purpose.
1) To tell you guys about the triathlon gear and stuffs that I love. Because I am a gear junkie and want you to know about cool things I love.

BUT also…

2) Just in case any of my “favorites” are watching, reading or laughing–or, if any of you loyal SBMs or friends know of some good contacts and want to pass along–and are interested in sponsoring Swim Bike Mom’s mission, direction and focus, I would love to discuss with you. SBM has a great momentum—and I am truly excited about the direction we are heading. And yes, I say “we”—because there are more people than just “me” involved now.  Please contact me directly with inquiries, questions, press kit, etc.

Drum roll please…

I bring you the triathlon  (and some other) things I love.

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 [Note: I have received absolutely nothing for mentioning any of the these products in this post.]

8 Responses

  1. Where do I even begin? You’re faves are practically all of MY faves!!! Brooks, heads sweats, Yakima on the pilot, coconut water, aquasphere (even though I am still sidelined from the pool)…seriously, I could go on and on and on (yeah, that pitiful neglected blog)…

    THIS is why I LOVE you!!
    You rock.
    Oprah

    that is all 😉

  2. I have recently fallen in love with the Balega socks also! I also discovered they are made by Moving Comfort – yet another plus.

  3. Loving your blog and your post. I always like to hear what products work for others before I go spending money on anything. Do you use paddles when swimming? I’ve toyed with getting some but I feel so overwhelmed I don’t even know where to begin. Also, wet suit?? Mine gave me *the* most horrible chafe on my neck during my first full last Sept. I’d definitely want to invest in something else should I decide to do another.

    Just want to say that I love your blog. I commend you for doing what you’re doing and I can totally relate. I trained and completed my first full tri just two months after I became a single mom, working full time and teaching yoga classes 5days/week. It’s hard to do it all, but so rewarding. Right now, I’m dealing with all the foodstuff that you describe, and have put on 15lbs since my tri! And it’s not going anywhere except clinging for dear life to my body. You’re an inspiration to me.

  4. I LOVED reading this list of favorite things. I am new to triathlons and am trying to learn as much as possible. This list has been very helpful. I am still researching wetsuits for larger size women and would love to hear any feedback that anyone has on that as well. Thanks again for all of the info!

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