How to Support Your Endurance Athlete
Deciding to compete in an endurance event is a big deal. When I first started contemplating the half-Iron distance, my coach made things very clear: Be prepared to sacrifice other aspects of your life...
View ArticleHow Janel Became an Iron Girl
We are so happy to be featuring a reader success story from our girl Janel for Love Yo’Self Week! Not to give it all away (you gotta read it for yourself!), but Janel went from 330 pounds to completing...
View ArticleIt’s Kristen (Coach Seymour if You’re Nasty)
I’ve been involved in this crazy triathlon thing for … a lot of years now. I mean, I first wrote about training for (and completing!) my first Olympic distance tri for Fit Bottomed Girls back in 2011,...
View Article11 Weird Lessons You Learn as a Triathlete
Any time you adopt a new hobby, there’s quite a learning curve. In yoga, you learn pretty quickly that those form-fitting clothes aren’t just a fashion statement — they’re a way to make sure you don’t...
View ArticleWhat It’s Like to Do a Triathlon … With SUP
The last time I did an outdoor triathlon was before my son Evan was born. I trained, I transitioned, I accomplished. So, when my friend asked me to give the SUP (Stand Up Paddleboard) HP3 a try, I...
View ArticleHow a Pro Triathlete Packs for an Away Race
There’s no doubt that when you’re picking a race to train for and complete, ones that are out-of-town in amazing areas of the world are a pretty compelling pick. I mean, I love the Midwest and all, but...
View ArticlePodcast Episode 35: Meredith Atwood of Swim Bike Mom
Are you ready for triple the usual inspiration? Check out this ep with the totally motivating Meredith Atwood of Swim Bike Mom who’s ready to help anyone who’s even just a teensy bit interested in...
View Article6 Tips for Being a Superstar Race Sherpa
Race day means many things to different people, but to those chosen few who have been selected by their friends to Sherpa for a race, the expectations can be high. Your work as a support crew for your...
View ArticleReview: Life’s Too Short to Go So F*cking Slow
Immediately after I finished Susan Lacke’s new book (it’ll be out in November, so pre-order now!), Life’s Too Short to Go So F*cking Slow, I sent her an email. Susan wrote for us from 2012-2016, and...
View ArticlePodcast Ep 92: Triathlete and Author Susan Lacke
Susan Lacke is a fitness writer who’s contributed to a whole slew of regional and national publications (including Fit Bottomed Girls!), as well as an endurance athlete who participates in challenging...
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