tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7529783144031389940.comments2011-12-06T11:30:49.639-05:00I suck at all 3 sportsJen Ridgleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10113551740855461323noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7529783144031389940.post-86786121403253505962011-12-06T11:30:49.639-05:002011-12-06T11:30:49.639-05:00detox'ing from the kool-aid is not always a ba...detox'ing from the kool-aid is not always a bad thing. chin up - i still think you're an amazing athlete, on the very cusp of achieving your real goals and ambitions.Lauren Starkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00459810974120871466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7529783144031389940.post-34248083390719782922011-10-04T19:57:13.670-04:002011-10-04T19:57:13.670-04:00Congrats, Jen! See ya at Pine Mtn.Congrats, Jen! See ya at Pine Mtn.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04891279507921082679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7529783144031389940.post-14332923946207712062011-10-02T12:17:51.328-04:002011-10-02T12:17:51.328-04:00Way to go on the strong finish, Jen! I'm very ...Way to go on the strong finish, Jen! I'm very proud of you for conquering this rocky and treacherous race.Jasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16943131331477121937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7529783144031389940.post-39027467134681548532011-09-24T10:55:39.432-04:002011-09-24T10:55:39.432-04:00John is good at making girls cry. Usually for the ...John is good at making girls cry. Usually for the wrong reasons.Jen Ridgleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10113551740855461323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7529783144031389940.post-31149001938480585982011-09-23T07:57:06.346-04:002011-09-23T07:57:06.346-04:00OK, I even teared up at John's grand gesture. ...OK, I even teared up at John's grand gesture. Best of luck. :)Lauren Starkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00459810974120871466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7529783144031389940.post-8399594159855223472011-09-22T13:48:06.142-04:002011-09-22T13:48:06.142-04:00This makes me happy!This makes me happy!Al's CL Reviewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05554609401299091200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7529783144031389940.post-45318074481421476232011-09-12T09:03:56.056-04:002011-09-12T09:03:56.056-04:00Your IM is not a lesser IM. 140.6 is 140.6. I ha...Your IM is not a lesser IM. 140.6 is 140.6. I hate that you didn't have your race and your cleats were the source of your frustration. <br /><br />I empathize with your feelings toward IM. It's hard when you're just not in love with one of the sports - especially when the largest portion of the race is that discipline. It's extra hard when all (your) friends are still neck-deep in the sport & love it. <br /><br />Find something that makes you happy. If it's Ultra(s), Olympic triathlon, or Polka Dancing. Just be Happy :)<br /><br />Congrats on a great swim.Lauren Starkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00459810974120871466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7529783144031389940.post-30398932236883836652011-08-26T15:17:01.730-04:002011-08-26T15:17:01.730-04:00You are going to do great!You are going to do great!Al's CL Reviewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05554609401299091200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7529783144031389940.post-21205738563158903742011-06-26T22:48:41.266-04:002011-06-26T22:48:41.266-04:00You are amazing. I hope you know what an inspirati...You are amazing. I hope you know what an inspiration you have been and continue to be for me. There is a fire inside of you that refuses to go out, and for what it means, you are an impressive and dedicated triathlete. Good job out there. You complete what only few would even consider attempting.HMAChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17956930932614672557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7529783144031389940.post-32572663030299476182011-06-24T17:09:13.568-04:002011-06-24T17:09:13.568-04:00And this is why we can't have people over.
I l...And this is why we can't have people over.<br />I long ago gave up trying to keep the house in order.Al's CL Reviewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05554609401299091200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7529783144031389940.post-78167369733109654112011-06-13T09:54:36.388-04:002011-06-13T09:54:36.388-04:00I feel you 100%. The camaraderie is what I miss t...I feel you 100%. The camaraderie is what I miss this year. I was very conflicted over my decision not to race tri this year. I knew I would feel "left out." And I do, a great deal.<br /><br />But, this is what I needed to do - for me. For my family. For my sanity. My story since September has been "I came out of Augusta feeling in the absolute worst shape of my life." There's so much wrong with that sentence. Physically, Emotionally, Mentally - I was just beat down. It took me a long time to recover. <br /><br />Now, I'm just kindof doing my own thing. And that's fun too. I'm meeting new people - trying different workouts - picking random stuff for "cross training" (Right now, Zumba! Which is spectacularly a lot of fun and is definitely a different type of fitness.)<br /><br />I wish I had some sage advice for you. The best I can say is -- if it's not fun - step away. Reevaluate what *your* goals are - not what John's are -- not what GFA's are -- not what anyone says your goal "should" be. Do what makes you happy. <br /><br />Life's too short to spend time doing something you're not passionate about.Lauren Starkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00459810974120871466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7529783144031389940.post-35285135238219927442011-03-16T08:53:35.998-04:002011-03-16T08:53:35.998-04:00:) Yay!
I suck at all 3, too. For many of the s...:) Yay!<br /><br />I suck at all 3, too. For many of the same reasons. Most of the time I don't feel like I'm getting any better, but then I have a good day on the s.b.r. and go "Oh, I AM getting better!"Lauren Starkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00459810974120871466noreply@blogger.com