Mary Meyer Life Fitness

	Evening Magazine July 2008 Evening Magazine July 2008 John Curley talks about his upcoming Ironman competition in Nice, France. He discusses the coaching he received from Mary Meyer in preparation.
	Seattle Channel Program, CityStream Aug 16, 2007 CityStream 8/16/2007 On this edition of CityStream hosted by Marcie Sillman, Northwest women find courage along with the competition in the Danskin Women's Triathlon. Mary was interviewed regarding various aspects of the Danskin and Triathlons.
	Flying Over the Finish Line by Susan L. Kane, June 2008 This book is a delightful accumulation of stories about and by ordinary women from all walks of life, each with the goal of completing a triathlon. In a section by Sharon E. Best, "It's Not Easy, But It's Worth It" Sharon tells about her experiences that include attending Mary's clinics. The book can be purchased on Amazon.com.
	Seattle PI, Lifestyles, "P-I Writer Worries About Taking the Plunge into Danskin", Aug 18, 2007 Mary's philosophy of "suck it up" was referenced by the writer, who anonymously attended Mary's Open Water Swim clinics.
	Chicago Athlete Magazine, "Conquer the Open Water", June 2007 Mary Meyer was asked to contribute on this feature article subtitled "A no-fail plan to start your first triathlon with confidence." Mary was quoted on race day, stroke and breathing recommendations for the first-timer or experienced tri-athlete.
	Northwest Runner Magazine, "Triathlon Training 101", April 2006 This article lists the top Triathlon training available in the Seattle area. Mary Meyer's clinics were described as "one of the most involved and progressive training programs in the Seattle area."
	Seattle Times, Sports, "A Race Full of Stories", Aug 20, 2007 The Times article includes stories of women competing in the 2007 Danskin, including Barbara Oswald who Mary helped to train and prepare for the race.
	West Seattle Herald, "Life Fitness Program Hailed", 7/03/07 Mary's Life Fitness program was featured in an article about two West Seattle women who benefitted from the training. ""Thanks to Mary and her coaches, I went from feeling debilitating fear before even getting into the pool, to finishing the Danskin half-mile in open water in about 21 minutes,"
	Seattle Post Intelligencer, "Blind Cancer Survivor Takes on Tough Triathlon Challenge", 7/27/07 An MMLF clinic participant (Barb Oswald) was featured in and article for her quest to prepare for and complete the Danskin Triathlon. "At the end of the two-hour swim clinic, Oswald emerged from the lake, looking whipped but happy."
	Washington Athletic Club Magazine, "Female Bonding: Eight WAC Members Train for the Danskin Triathlon", October 2007 More mottos including "The woman who starts the race is not the same woman who finishes the race" and our favorite "We live to eat. We work out to eat more." was included by a WAC member who with 7 others trained, including Mary's Open Water Swim clinics, and participated in the Danskin Triathlon
	Pacific Northwest Magazine, "Go Jump in the Lake" 7/19/06 In a feature article covering Dan Tonge, a blind swimmer Mary coaches, she covers the challenges of swimming in open water. "Meyer leads clinics to make sure triathletes and racers are prepared for everything from flailing arms to choppy water to losing sight of the finish line. Much of what she emphasizes is psychological, and while her focus is on competition, even casual lake swimmers should pay attention."
	Pacific Northwest Magazine, "Ask R7: Swimming Can Shore Up Your True Core" 3/05/06 When a question was posed to Richard Seven, fitness writer for the Seattle Times, regarding Yoga & Pilates vs. Swimming for core training, he contacted Mary for the answer: "...swimming traditionally gets cut out of the core hoopla. I asked help from Mary Meyer, a Seattle personal trainer who specializes in swimming and triathlon training..."
	Northwest Citysports Magazine, "Best of '05", December 2005 This fitness magazine polled their readers to vote for the best in the northwest. Mary Meyer was named Best Trialthlon Trainer in Seattle. "Mary, a Seattle-based tri coach, markets her clinics and services to triathletes of all abilities, who voted in huge numbers and told us that she was their fave."
	The Daily Candy: "What to Do This Weekend" 7/05/07 Mary's clinics were recommended as one of the places to be this weekend. Why? "Because you always wanted to tri it!"
	Seattle PI,"Getaways" 8/05/06 The Seattle PI wrote an article on the increase of female participants in Triathlons. Mary's swim training clinics were recommended: "Training for a triathlon could include a clinic on open-water swimming technique, such as this one at Madrona Beach offered by Mary Meyer's Life Fitness."
	Seattle KOMO News: "Triathlon Cancelled..." 8/02/06 When a local triathlon cancellation made the news, Mary was contacted by KOMO to provide input on the situation. Mary gave suggestions on how to avoid this kind of trouble. "Before you sign up, do your homework," said Mary Meyer, a local fitness expert whose business, Mary Meyer Life Fitness, ...specializes in training beginners for physical challenges."
	Seattle Times, "Triathlon Teammates, Swim, Bike and Run..." 8/21/2006 An article in the Seattle Times about Danskin, included Mary in a photo in her capacity as Danskin Swim Coordinator.