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 […]
The MYTH of Balance: Yes, Myth.
“All I need in my life is BALANCE, right?” Wrong. YOUR BRAVE MIND is back! With TWO back-to-back programs in the month of August. It’s time to debunk the myth of balance. [That’s right: we said MYTH.] In our BRAND NEW 10 DAY online event, join America’s Achievement Expert, Deb Cheslow, and me, Meredith Atwood, as […]
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… […]
What is YOUR Art?
What is YOUR art? Do you know what it is… but you aren’t doing it? Do you know what your art is, but are afraid to share it? Back in 2011, I took a trip to San Diego where I spent some time with my favorite ladies, including Susan Wintersteen of Savvy Giving by Design […]
Party in the Back! Peachtree Road Race 2017 – The Swim Bike Mom Report
Anyone who lives in Atlanta, Georgia knows that the term “Hotlanta” (while annoying) is also a fairly accurate description of our fair city. And you gotta love heading out for a race and hearing, “This is the hottest day of the year so far!” Aw, come on, Hotlanta. The AJC Peachtree Road Road Race is the world’s […]
Two Things that Change Most Everything
Nights like this, I remember with great clarity why I was a drinker. I can’t sleep. I’m on a bad streak. This isn’t anything new for me. It’s a recurring theme, and I would almost bet $100 if I texted my momma, she would be awake too. We are weird like that. One of my […]
Toxic Thoughts, Toxic People
How does anyone change… like for real, change? When the cost of staying the same is more painful then changing? That’s one way to look at it–and I think that’s a great way. I know, for me, when I decided to become a triathlete, it was because the pain of not doing something powerful and weird and […]
A Change of Plans? Think Again.
I had a conversation with my coach last week that went something like this: Me: I am going to take a breather from triathlon racing this season. Maybe I’ll do Augusta, but as of now, I am not sure. The fire in my belly for racing is just not there. I didn’t feel it spectating at […]