Work Ethic and Temper Tantrums (Fast Twitch to Slow Twitch, Part III)

In the prior post, I started a blog series talking about how being an Olympic weightlifter translated (or didn’t) to the sport of triathlon. First, being “bendy” was good in weightlifting, and also is good in triathlon. Sad part?  (I am not still this bendy.) I am bendy in other ways. The word “talentless” (as […]

Ironman 70.3 Augusta 2017: The Swim Bike Mom Race Report

I am at a loss for words on my fourth Augusta 70.3 experience. (Long pause… okay, nah. I am never at a loss for words.) As I scooted down the last two miles of the course, I was overwhelmed with this amazing sense of peace and happiness, because I was certain it would be my […]

Race Photos Be Damned

Since the dawn of my triathlon journey, I have learned to take race photos for what they are—frozen images that hate me and want to make me hate myself.   Can we just all take a moment and appreciate how race photos are the absolute worst? I felt the consensus run through social media and […]

“Starting” Actually Isn’t the Hard Part

Everyone has probably heard the “courage to start” quote at this point in our lives. Jon Acuff has a new book out called Finish, and it’s all about how the courage to start isn’t really the game at all… it’s about how we must not only start—but also keep going and then FINISH what we set […]

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 […]

Finishing in the Dark, Finding the Light

Adapted from Triathlete Article Our two kiddos were around the wee ages of four and five during the year I tackled my first Ironman in Couer d’Alene. Now, I don’t recommend trying to do the insanity that is Ironman training with a four and five year-old, a full-time job, and all the responsibilities that come […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]