Amy’s Inspiration
Here’s a clip from a Swim Bike Mom friend, Amy, who sent me her inspirational fitness and triathlon story. I wanted to pass along. We all love good before & after pics, right? You guys enjoy! My Triathlon Experience – by Amy Baker The personal journey toward my first triathlon started in March of 2010. […]
Race Report: Charlie Rocks Chisago 70.3
Race report time again! Here’s a recent report from SBM friend, Charlie and her first 70.3 at Chisago Lakes Half Iron!! She rocked the race, and she says “maybe” she’ll think about a full iron distance someday. I am putting money on “someday” being more like 2012. Charlie and her husband, Kevin (“Kdog”) are destined to be […]
Race Report: Laura’s First Tri
As you all know, from time to time, Swim Bike Mom features awesome folks and their race experiences in the form of official guest posts. Here’s a recent report from SBM friend, Laura! Thanks for sharing, Laura! “First, some background. I ventured into the tri world because of really bad lower back pain. I’d struggled […]
Why Ironman is Like Natural Childbirth
A friend of mine, Bonnie, wrote a hilarious Facebook note. I know Bonnie from our former Olympic-style weightlifting days. She’s also turned endurance athlete (although…she is much more “athlete” than I!). She has two beautiful children brought into this world by 100% natural childbirth (awesome!) and a new baby girl on the way. Oh, and she did […]
SwimBikeMom Hero
Thanks to SBM friend, Kathy, for sharing this picture from the Slacker Half Marathon Relay in Colorado this past weekend. Kathy ran while pushing her son in his wheelchair….AND reported that their relay team placed 5th overall! Kathy also reports that their team name was “Skyman’s Running Slackers.” Their runners were Joel (6:07 pace – wow – their Ringer!!), Skyler […]
Guest Post: Jennifer Brings It
From time to time, Swim Bike Mom features awesome folks and their race experiences in the form of official guest posts. The below post is a race report from Jennifer in Texas. Jennifer is close to my heart, as she was one of the first women to reach out to me via the SBM blog. […]
Race Report: Sara Goes Wildflower
From time to time, Swim Bike Mom features awesome folks and their race experiences in the form of official guest posts. If you are interested in sending in your story for consideration, please email SwimBikeMom at Gmail.com. But you must include photos. We all like pictures. Preferably bad wetsuit pictures and hideous finish line photos. […]