True Grit and Grace – Jo’s Story

Well, you know that I love SBM Army Members who send me pictures with Andy Potts.  But  this member, Jo, is close to my heart for a few reasons.  First, she is one of the original Army members (think: wearing the red triathlon gear!).  Second, she is tough.  Next, she is a TRUE inspiration.  And finally, […]

Podcast with the Mother Runners!

You know I love the ladies at Another Mother Runner… and authors of Run Like a Mother and Train Like a Mother (both available on their website and on Amazon). So when they asked me to be on their Podcast (insert squeal here!), I was so excited.  The Podcast just went live, and here’s the […]

Guest Post: Swim Bike DUDE Wants Iron

Here’s a guest post from Swim Bike DUDE, Felipe, who (along with his wife) are in the homestretch to Ironman Texas on May 18th…just a short time away. Good luck Felipe! …Hi everyone, Felipe here! Regardless of who you are— a dad, a mom, a single dude, a single duddette, a married couple with no kids […]

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 […]

Guest Post: Spectating an Ironman

Here’s a third guest post from Swim Bike Single Mom, Sarah, from Chasing Down a Dream…. In her previous posts, she talked about how she, as a single mom, gets her tri-ing done… then, she weighed in on the mom “guilt factor“…something that we all, with kiddos, know very well.  In this post, she talks about […]

Power Pedals and Ponytails!

Race Across America (RAAM) is a transcontinental bicycle race starting on the west coast (Oceanside, California) and finishing on the east coast (Annapolis, MD). The race covers 3000 miles across the Rockies, the heartland of America, and finally the Appalachians. It continues to stands as one the toughest events in the world and a tribute […]

McBlessings & Boston

Many of you know my friend, Mike a/k/a” McBlessings“, the founder and president of the Getting2Tri Foundation.  Just today, I teased McBlessings that I was going to change his nickname to “McEyeCandy”—-because oh lawdy, the ladies just love him. But so sorry girls, the man is taken… and by an awesome lady and sweet friend, too. […]