3 Things for a Better Day: a Sneaky Mindfulness Experiment

It’s no secret that I have struggled with mindfulness and meditation. #SameOldStoryAnotherDay This week’s episode of the podcast is with Josh Mathe (who was also on Episode 25). We talk about all sorts of things…BUT we also decided to do a 30-day meditation challenge. If you are interested in braving meditation with me and Josh, […]

Meredith: The Fat Shamer

Before I get into the visit I took into Crazy Town yesterday, I have to mention this. I don’t know if I wrote about the awesome fact that I killed  20 mile training run last week. TWENTY MILES, people.  And yes, I am TOTALLY bragging about it OPENLY because if y’all know me… this is a huge […]

2.2 Million Words

Happy Birthday to This. Happy Birthday to This. Happy Birthday to Thiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiis. Happy Birthday to This. This what?  Oh, this blog! On August 26, 2010, I wrote a blog post that said this:  I have decided to become a triathlete. Fast forward… it’s been almost seven years.  Wowzers. That’s a long time to do anything, […]

Meredith, a Marathon and a Race Chair: Week 4.5 of 17

Week 4 of official marathon training is in the books, and some of Week 5… And I have tired legos. But first, I know that you are ALL wondering how our lizard is doing. I’ll be honest, this pet was not on my list of favorites when we got him.  He’s a bearded dragon, and you […]

Losing Sight of Shore (and a GIVEAWAY!)

Podcast Episode Sponsored by Saris #Ad FTC Disclosure Four women set out to row across the Pacific Ocean, from America to Australia. As they rowed over 8,000 miles during their nine months at sea, they overcame extreme mental and physical challenges to make history. (Um. Let me say that again…. they ROWED from San Francisco… […]

Swiftwick Socks Giveaway

Swiftwick Socks

What better way to celebrate the weekend than with an awesome giveaway. Amiright?! I have FOUR pairs of Swiftwick Maxus Zero socks. Let me tell you, you NEED these socks. They’re created for people like us. Serious athletes who need serious performance socks. I don’t know about you, but I’ve got NO time in my life for […]

Free Stuff Friday! Swiftwick Socks

Sponsored Post. FTC Disclosure here. Swiftwick socks gave ole Swim Bike Mom three pairs to give away. These are the Aspire Zeros, and you have your choice of teal or peach when you win. Many of you know about my great foot blister fiasco at Ironman Lake Placid last year. After furiously searching for the perfect […]