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! And good luck to those racing IM Texas this weekend (Jennifer! Felipe!) and Ironman 70.3 Florida (Virginia, our […]
11 Things about Swim Bike Dad
1. I am thirty-six years old. A father of two kiddos–ages 4 and 5—girl and boy. Married to Swim Bike Mom Meredith for almost 12 years. 2. I have completed two half Iron distance races (Ironman 70.3 Miami in 2011, and Ironman 70.3 Augusta in 2012). I have no desire to do a full Ironman. That statement may […]
Guest Post: From Sofa Takeaway Dad…to a Swim Bike Dad
Here’s a guest post from a Swim Bike Dad, Paul… Enjoy! He blogs at www.paul-christie.co.uk, and calls this post: “From ‘Sofa Takeaway Dad’ to ‘Cycling Dad’ to a ‘Swim Bike Dad’” My name is Paul, I am 34 years old, husband, father and soon to be Iron distance triathlon completer. I wanted to share my […]
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, Grandparents, YOU, my SBM friends, and then Yoda, Sweet Red and Mountain Goat. After this one, there are only THREE […]
The Expert… is BAAAAACK!
Hi everyone. Swim Bike Dad here. The original Swim Bike Dad. Better know by my wife as “The Expert.” So here I am making an attempt at bloggin. Because Swim Bike Mom and I decided that it would be a fun thing to work together on this Swim Bike Mission. We will see if our marriage […]
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 are hard. Haaaard. Man, I had no idea. Then, my friends with teenagers laugh at […]
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 must have left them at home… Just kidding. As Yoda and I suspected, […]
Kids Tri HARDEST
Hi World! Proud Mom Virginia here. Today was a kids triathlon for two of my kids, and I am super proud to report that they were awesome. The morning started early and we headed out to get to the event in time for the 7:30 information meeting…which didn’t start until 8:00. Both boys were […]
It’s not about the bike, swim, or run
Hi folks! Virginia here… As you know, I have been having a bit of a struggle with triathlon lately, but today it hit me…… It’s not about the bike, swim, or run. It’s about this guy — And it’s about his brothers and sister. It’s about who they see me as. It’s about my pride […]