The Freak in the Room

DAY TWENTY-FOUR (Four Weeks to Augusta 70.3) To some degree, this is usually me.  The Freak in the Room. Whether it’s Party Girl Meredith (“Oh em gee. Did she really drink seven martinis? And she is still standing?”) [….You betcha I am. In fact, I’m dancing!] ….or whether it’s the new and improved Party Pooper […]

Saying Goodbye to the Party Girl

That’s me on the right, in case you were wondering. Okay, so not completely. But I’m pretty sure if you look in my photo albums circa 1999, there’s probably a shot with me just like this.  Holding my college roommate and instead of a Music Awards backdrop, we’re talking a room full of scattered Frosted […]

Less Arm Jello, Hello

DAY EIGHTEEN (Thursday) Woke up sicker than ever on Thursday and skipped my run.  Didn’t feel any better about skipping the run, but I knew it was necessary. Managed to stay on nutritional target. Salmon and sweet potato “fries” for dinner. Blech – this green mix had argula. Blasted PEPPER LETTUCE!!!! Argh.  I made some extra sweet […]

The Playlist Post

I really only run so I can listen to music.  I did a post about my playlist last year, and I thought I’d do another.  Some of the same original ones remain…. And yes, I am perfectly aware that some of mine are shameful (e.g., Bieber). But I gots no shame! I wanted to post mostly because […]

Two More Days in the Bank

DAY SIXTEEN (Tuesday) Tuesday was a blur. I have been shaking a head cold for what feels like weeks. I know it’s not weeks, but it feels like it. As far as food, I’m sure I had some eggs and kale and something else not so delicious.  I had  an hour bike and swim for workout. […]

CPQ = Calm. Peace. Quiet.

I have made it fourteen days into Eight to Great. DAY FOURTEEN (Sunday) I woke up on Sunday completely unmotivated for my workout.  Not sure why. Maybe because sometimes 4.5 hours of training isn’t really what I want to do on a lazy Sunday morning. Maybe. Maybe. Can’t imagine why. So I whined. And then I […]

A Long Run and a Long Run

A long run of Thirteen Days of clean eating.  And I’m still going. I am feeling remarkably good, sleeping the sleep of magic fairies, and starting to “de-fluff” —meaning, while I’m not sure if I am losing any weight, I am sure that I am feeling less puffy and fluffy. Workout:  Today was an actual […]

Wow, I’m behind. What Else is New?

This is an all-inclusive post… of Eight to Great, Days 9-12. Consider me your cruise ship director.  We have, on this cruise, lots of things about shoes, food, landlords, kids, training and vicious crabs.  It’s all here. And for free. You lucky duckies.  [Speaking of lucky duckies – check out my “twin” sistah, Sweet Red, up […]

Why Everyone Should Do an “Ironman”

A loyal member of the SBM Army asked me recently to write a blog post about something specific. My first reaction was, “What? Am I ‘Dueling Pianos’ now? Taking requests for posts? Put your post request in the fishbowl and I’ll write it!” Ha ha! Okay, so I’m kidding. (Only about putting your request in […]