Go Time! Ready for that “First Marathon”

Tomorrow, the Swim Bike Family (all of us, plus my Swim Bike Parents)) head to our Nation’s Capitol for the Marine Corps Marathon.   Originally, it was going to be just the four of us, but when I realized that my parents had never been to DC, I had to fix that one. So off we […]

Running after a Half Ironman

Marathon Training Update With Ironman 70.3 Augusta quickly in the rear view mirror, I was jolted back to marathon-training reality with a 6 mile run yesterday—four days after 70.3.  For some, that might not be a big deal, but that’s the soonest I have done any sort of speed interval run after a half iron. […]

26.2 and 7.5 Weeks to Go

First and foremost… hearts and prayers going out to Texas and Houston. Ironman Foundation has asked that we share the relief efforts and what it is doing to help the community where many of its races are held. In a historic time of need, join us in supporting the Harvey relief efforts in three different […]

Marathon Training & The Giveaway: Week 5

Week 5 of official marathon training is complete. The Giveaway is also well under way – thank you to all who have participated! The Overall Life and Training Update I have run 43 miles in the last 8 days–which may not seem like a lot to some, but it is a LOT to many, and a […]

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 […]

Meredith and a Marathon: Week 3 of 17 Marathon Training

“If you want real freedom in your life, you must make a decision to stop allowing external events to shape your happiness.” – Tony Robbins Week 3 of official marathon training is done. I started to write that don’t feel any more accomplished than I did in Week 1 training. BUT, that’s not true.  Often, I […]

Meredith, a Marathon, and a GIVEAWAY: Week 2 of 17

Week 2 of the official marathon training is sort of in the books (I still have a short run tomorrow.)  I am doing my best to update everyone at least once a week on the training and more since this is truly a big effort on everyone’s part, especially with the fundraising. For those of […]

Ironman Boulder Brothers: Kyle and Brent Pease

Last week, I visited my favorite brothers, Kyle and Brent Pease, and got all the deets on their amazing feat at IRONMAN Boulder. The bros are BACK on the podcast, with the UPDATE from IRONMAN Boulder.  We have the scoop, we also have jokes, and then discuss what a “curb” is. 🙂 And then, like any […]

Meredith, a Marathon, and Logan: Week 1 of 17

Week 1 of the official marathon training is in the books. For those of you who don’t know, I am running the Marine Corps Marathon in October as a pusher for this sweet boy, Logan, benefiting the Kyle Pease Foundation. (Go DAWGS!) I finished Week 1 training with a 10 mile run today. I am doing […]