What Happens after DNF?
I received this email this morning. I was actually dreading writing the Wine and Dine Disney half marathon report, so I decided to take a few minutes and respond to this email via a blog post, especially since Ironman Florida just happened on Saturday. I will eventually write about Disney. 🙂 Also, I also wanted […]
Legs Did Not Give Out, FTW
So my first ride with Coach Brett was last July. It was quite humbling to say the least. Complete with a low speed tipover. I wasn’t sure I was cut out for this tri thing, let alone Roswell, Georgia cycling, after that little ride. And here was the elevation chart from our 47 mile ride last […]
The Inaugural Swim Bike Mom TrainCation
We are home from the first Swim Bike Mom TrainCation event in “sunny” Florida! And “sunny” is most definitely in quotes. I am still trying to thaw out… Brrrrrrrrrrr. I could write about all the fun things and crazy-cold weather, but I think pictures are worth a thousand words–so I’ve included a ton of them. We […]
Do I REALLY Need a Coach?
Having a triathlon coach to mentor you, write your training plans—and (most importantly) to talk you off the edge when you are freaking out— is, in my opinion, money well spent. I have been a coached athlete since January of 2011, and I know it’s been the best thing for me. There’s been a lot of […]
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 […]
Don’t Be That Person
Hey Guys! Todd here! I really want to write about how wonderful the Ride for a Reason was this weekend… however, there is something that I need to get off my chest. (I’ll write about the event next time, but will include this lovely picture with Sher and Sam!) Something occurred during the ride in […]
74 Days, Ride for a Reason and Love Muffins
The official race day countdown to Beach 2 Battleship 140.6 is 74 days. [Insert SCREAM of TERROR here.] I feel like once a countdown creeps under 80 days, sh*t gets real. Oh, and I feel the “realness” of my race registration compulsions. I start to think, why oh why did I sign up for this […]
A Pro, a Presh, a Pedicure… and Training!
One of my athletes, Precious, came all the way from New York to join us for the the tri clinic on Saturday! And she stayed at the Swim Bike House… and even watched the Swim Bike Kids on Saturday night for date night. That’s right – the SBM Royal Treatment. I introduced her to Sweet […]
Tri Clinic with Pro, Sara McLarty, Swim Bike Mom and Brett Daniels
Wanna Swim Like a Pro and Run Like the Wind? Oh, don’t we all!? But let’s “tri”! Swim Bike Mom presents a Swim Bike and Run Clinic with Pro Triathlete, Sara McLarty! This five-hour clinic includes a two-hour open water session with pro, Sara. Followed by an off-the-bike session and run clinic, featuring Brett Daniels […]