“How to Survive Anything” – A Post about Fear
The Swim Bike Family headed to the lake yesterday for a little morning of fun, open water swimming and wetsuit testing, to be followed by lunch and a stop by Cabela’s (a/k/a where all things are Southern, fishing, hunting and camouflage). The Expert has decided that they (and I mean they) are going camping; so there were camping […]
That Damn Business of “I Am Enough”
“Girl, you better get your head right,” said our strength trainer at the conclusion of group strength today. This was after we were supposed to do some crazy ass ab/pike/thing with a giant blue ball. I put my feet on it, and proceeded to almost break my knees and face via the floor. (I am not his […]
Heroes & She-roes: A Virtual Race Benefiting ALS
We’re doing it again! This is our third virtual race for an amazing cause. We are excited about the dates, the swag and of course, our friend, Andrea. Heroes & She-roes from Andrea Lytle Peet on Vimeo. Registration Link Here. What: Heroes And She-Roes Virtual Race: Any k! Who: You–and especially your kiddos, nieces, nephews, brothers, sisters and grandchildren … […]
I Ate That. I Hate Me.
For the better part of my life I have engaged in a sad and ridiculous cycle with food. The cycle can be best summed up as: I Ate That. I Hate Me. As a stressed out adult, I welcomed alcohol into the mix as well, which turned an over-indulgent night at Mexican with margaritas into a morning […]
When Feeling Bad May Be Good
The Expert and I were watching the Olympics last night–the 48kg women’s weightlifting event to be exact. (Backstory: he and I are both former Olympic-style weightlifters. Neither of us made it as far as the Olympic stage… but did enjoy some “success” at the international level in the sport.) I always love watching this particular body […]
Elbow-Deep in a Half Gallon of Ice Cream
I always find it funny when people comment or say how much they “prefer the way Swim Bike Mom used to be.” I have to stop and think for a minute on that one. Do they mean ME, personally? Or the blog? Or what? And what does that even mean, anyway? “Hey you’re okay, but […]
Tearing Up The Script
Several years ago, I was expressing my frustration in a small group of friends about my weight, my size, my triathlon speeds, and pretty much whatever else was bugging me at the moment when one of my friends, who I will call Susan (because that’s her real name), sort of nailed me. She basically said, “Well, you have a […]
Running and Not Running
I’m on the DL… that’s “disabled list,” not “down low.” But only on the list for running (for 8 weeks) and cycling (for just a little bit longer–hopefully next week I can get back on the trainer). In the grand scheme, it’s a pretty short time—BUT, it’s really disturbing the plans for the first two 70.3s […]
A Sobering Thought (Okay, Lots of Thoughts)
Deep breath… and GO… So I quit drinking. Like, yeah, completely. I am a sober person. And I’m one of “those people” who is counting the days without a drink (#Day82), and I’m proudest of the days when I go out to a cocktail party and I am drinking soda/lime and I’m home and in […]