Meredith Atwood

Triathlon will always be there for you—no matter what you're going through or how much or little attention you're willing to give it.

Once you get the hang of riding on two wheels, here are some basics to remember about riding safely (and friendly) on the road.

At the end of the day it's your fitness and it's up to you what you want to do with it, writes Meredith Atwood.

There's something scary about letting your identity get too wrapped up in the sport.

Your first time getting in the pool as an adult can be downright scary.

Sometimes those "big workout days" are better spent in another arena of our lives.

Is there a magic number of races completed where you no longer need the support of a Sherpa?

Here's what you really need to know ahead of your first triathlon.

Meredith Atwood shares the keys for becoming a well-rounded triathlete.

A small shift in mindset is the key to success in your first triathlon!

"Beginner's Luck" columnist Meredith Atwood shares four key steps to take in pursuing your first triathlon finish.

A thing that is terrifying now, need not be terrifying forever.

You swim, you bike, and you run, and now it's time to do these three other things.

Being a beginner triathlete requires the strength to overcome the fear that comes with so many aspects of the sport.

It might feel cheesy, but coming up with a mantra can have a big impact on your training and racing.

The gear and training knowledge required to make it from T1 to T2 can feel overwhelming.

"Remember to keep a strong heart and an even stronger determination."

Presenting two more “hacks” to ensure your family life continues to run well while you are out there chasing your big dream.

Meredith Atwood shares two key ways to keep yourself in check.

Remember to find your reasons for triathlon and go back to those each time, writes Meredith Atwood.

Step one: Decide that you will. Keep the promise to yourself.

Think about taking your goals in a different direction in 2018.

Setting up your 2018 race schedule? Take this advice from "Beginner's Luck" columnist Meredith Atwood before you hit that register button.

Social media is one of my favorite things in the world. Social media is also one of my most hated things in the world.

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How does one stay motivated? That’s the million dollar question.

Meredith Atwood shares her four tips for avoiding the depression that often comes after a big race.

Meredith Atwood writes about the art of prioritizing your goals and ultimately tackling the big scary ones.

What is this elusive IT that we really want?

Sometimes, during the pursuit we can make our lives better by remembering why we are pursuing it in the first place.

"Beginner's Luck" columnist Meredith Atwood writes about the draw of signing up for race after race.

"My internal gut has (and will remain) one of my most valuable assets."

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Sometimes you have to just say “no” in order to stay sane, writes columnist Meredith Atwood.

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DNF (“did not finish”) is perhaps the ickiest phrase in triathlon.

"Triathlon and a new attitude helped me find the person I had lost in the rat race of life."