EVERYTHING New on Race Day – St. Anthony’s Triathlon Race Report 2017

A friend of a friend asked me a few months ago, “Do you have any interest in racing St. Anthony’s Triathlon?” It was late February, I think, and I really did not have any interest in driving to Florida, doing an Olympic, in the heat, especially before Chattanooga 70.3. BUT. I started thinking. I loved that race. […]

St. Anthony’s Triathlon: Discount Code!

I LOVE St. Anthony’s Triathlon in Florida!  It was my first “real” triathlon back in 2011 – and they are giving 10% off any of the three St. Anthony’s Tri events with the code “SWIMBIKEMOM“   Register here   Read the 2011 Race Report here

How to Speak Triathlon (and a few SBM terms!)

One of my good SBM Army members suggested that I compile a list of “triathlon vocabulary” and post it. I already had a big list in the book, but I thought I’d repost and add something here. Hope it helps!  (And feel free to tell me what I missed so I can add to the […]

Tri the Parks Russell Oly Triathlon

Race: Tri the Parks Series, Richard Russell Triathlon (Intermediate Distance)Location:  Russell Park, Elberton, GeorgiaWhen:  Saturday, August 13, 7:30amDistance:  Intermediate/Oly: 1500 meter swim (0.9mile), 22 mile bike, and 6.2 mile runPre-Race DeliveranceThe Expert and I were racing this puppy together.  The race venue was about 80 miles away.  A solid 1.5 hour drive.   We planned […]

St. Anthony’s: Happiness

The race is over.  And I am happy, elated and barely able to move my body. The Expert and I both finished, without major incident, and did not finish last. Success!  I pulled down an *official* race time of 3:22:34, with the longest T1 time in the history of man. Granted, the race officials did move […]

St. Anthony’s: Time to Rest!

Bike check is complete.  We lucked out.  I am on the end of “Row 2” near a giant tower, so easy to find.  And the Expert’s bike is the farthest corner, last bike. We are good with finding our bikes – now we just have to possess enough energy to get to the bikes! Then, the […]

St. Anthony’s: Swim. Tipover. Run.

I like my race number. 309.  I love the number 3.  So this is a super groovy race number. This morning was a baby swim/bike/run pre-race warmup.  The water, unlike yesterday’s calm surface, looked ugly and angry.  After stepping into the water and getting beat around by the waves a little, we went forward and […]

St. Anthony’s: Water Report

Not that CNN will be calling me after this riveting video, but look how beautiful this place is!  What perfect weather, and beautiful water.  Tonight, I begin to pray that the water is kind and calm and lovely on Sunday. And could this freeze frame be any stupider looking?  Good grief….

Transition-a-Palooza

Had a great spinning class this morning, followed by an Oly Distance peptalk/information/orientation breakfast with Coach Monster.  I had my little green notebook, in which I scribbled furious notes. He asked me, “What is your biggest source of anxiety for this upcoming race?” I said, “Well, I don’t really have any anxiety at this point.” […]