tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8695991.post110514627225997954..comments2007-02-22T00:36:48.536-06:00Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06065221593676194149noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8695991.post-1105379441937555612005-01-10T11:50:00.000-06:002005-01-10T11:50:00.000-06:00

Oh,Stephie,that is both sad and incredible. Sometimes our bodies don't do what we want them to but only we can limit what our mind does,if that makes sense. Being positive can overcome so many things. Even when everyone at work is quiet and down,happens alot on 3rd shift :),I try to make them laugh or smile. It makes the night go by faster and makes everything more enjoyable. <br /><br />I have a

blairbeckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11745576876661293634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8695991.post-1105362591229182882005-01-10T07:09:00.000-06:002005-01-10T07:09:00.000-06:00

I just wanted to add one more inspirational story that I just remembered.<br /><br />When I was in college, I was in pep band. I went to a big time hockey school. Hockey was life. I never missed a game. My junior year, the first game of the year there was a freshman on the team named Travis Roy. Eleven seconds into his first shift on the ice, he was checked by a player from the opposing team. He

Stephie Mchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02606487590300164404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8695991.post-1105319900860877432005-01-09T19:18:00.000-06:002005-01-09T19:18:00.000-06:00

That was beautiful lala

Lenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06524154514431311175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8695991.post-1105319065884842222005-01-09T19:04:00.000-06:002005-01-09T19:04:00.000-06:00

This one is tough for me to chime in on since I am not an athlete of any kind. But I think if I were a superhero my name would be "Plethora" which means "an abundnace of". And my superpower would be to inhance other superhero's powers. I don't see goals for my self very easily but I can so clearly see the potential in others. So I guess I could say that everyone inspires me. I love passion.

lalahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08686138450724887570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8695991.post-1105312509835394982005-01-09T17:15:00.000-06:002005-01-09T17:15:00.000-06:00

Ok, I am late. But really I couldn't help it as we were at our cabin this weekend without internet connection (believe me it was painful--knowing these pictures were here waiting...) Lateness aside, I wanted to share what inspires me. <br /><br />First of all, family and friends inspire me. No matter what's going on in my life I know I have someone to lean on. My sister and best friend are

lizook12http://www.blogger.com/profile/15556136861285066541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8695991.post-1105311849045028382005-01-09T17:04:00.000-06:002005-01-09T17:04:00.000-06:00

I gotta agree with Aims on Ian Crocker. He's an inspiration to a lot of people out there suffering depression. He lets them know you can fight it and you can be better, feel better.<br />I admire him for his courage to share his story with others. Is not that easy at all...

Lenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06524154514431311175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8695991.post-1105276946415948882005-01-09T07:22:00.000-06:002005-01-09T07:22:00.000-06:00

*Hugggggggs AimsRos and her sister* <br /><br />Never doubt that we will always be here for each other. I adore y'all,truly.

blairbeckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11745576876661293634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8695991.post-1105248646589820382005-01-08T23:30:00.000-06:002005-01-08T23:30:00.000-06:00

As for who my inspirations are... Well, there are two, so here you go...<br /><br />My first inspiration is my sister. She is much stronger than anyone ever gave her credit for. In the past couple of years, she has had to deal with so much. She had to change all of her post college plans because of her epilepsy diagnosis, and she did so with such grace. Her dedication to everything she does is

AimsRoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10635301261810443367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8695991.post-1105226951383831522005-01-08T17:29:00.000-06:002005-01-08T17:29:00.000-06:00

Thanks, crackinup. Yeah, I wrote it this morning, after a long chat with my coach, and after reading everything you guys have posted. It really means a lot.

Steph R.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07032189981520033347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8695991.post-1105225456568836992005-01-08T17:04:00.000-06:002005-01-08T17:04:00.000-06:00

Steph R, did you write that yourself? Because if you did, you're a champion writer too.

crackinuphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04854518237639757515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8695991.post-1105209764189603632005-01-08T12:42:00.000-06:002005-01-08T12:42:00.000-06:00

I am a champion, though I have no medals to wear 'round my neck, and no world records to prove it. Most people don't know my name, and I have never signed an autograph (except for my taxes, and the IRS guy didn't think it was that funny). But that's okay. Being a champion lies in the journey, not just the outcome. I get that now.<br /><br />I am a champion. I am constantly tapping my foot, ready

Steph R.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07032189981520033347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8695991.post-1105209202925693062005-01-08T12:33:00.000-06:002005-01-08T12:33:00.000-06:00

Not sure where to post this, so I put it on both today and yesterday's "Inspring stories" blog.<br /><br />I wrote that e-mail to Michelle, and I AM eternally grateful for all your kind words, stories, quotes, and general encouragement. Sometimes a girl just needs a reason to look at the stars, ya know?<br /><br />I have printed out everything y'all wrote, and the posts hang on my inspirational

Steph R.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07032189981520033347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8695991.post-1105203245777230312005-01-08T10:54:00.000-06:002005-01-08T10:54:00.000-06:00

Michelle,I did repeat yours but now we know it's doubly inspiring. :p

blairbeckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11745576876661293634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8695991.post-1105202852109154532005-01-08T10:47:00.000-06:002005-01-08T10:47:00.000-06:00

Now I'm a little weepy but not in a bad way. Everyone has times of self doubt and feel like they are at a place where things just don't seem to fit. I just try to see the bigger picture. All the hard times and doubt are just things you have to get through to get to where you need to be. It's kind of hard to appreciate the good times if there aren't some bad times thrown in there. You just have to

blairbeckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11745576876661293634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8695991.post-1105201860357853272005-01-08T10:31:00.000-06:002005-01-08T10:31:00.000-06:00

Can I just say how much I love this thread? It's got me a little choked up this morning, and a lot inspired.<br /><br />Some Quotes and an affirmation...<br /><br />It is not the critic who counts,<br />nor the man who points out how the strong man stumbled,<br />or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. <br />The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, <br />whose

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06065221593676194149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8695991.post-1105200721218068112005-01-08T10:12:00.000-06:002005-01-08T10:12:00.000-06:00

My Mom just came in my room and wanted to know why I was sobbing. I showed her Aunt K's post, and she joined me! A couple of years ago, my cousin who was only 4 months at the time, went into the hospital and was put on a ventilator. He suffered, and battled for his life for 7 more months until finally my Aunt pulled him off the vent and let him go. He died 13 days before his first birthday. What

Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11606268264315195356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8695991.post-1105198741781670452005-01-08T09:39:00.000-06:002005-01-08T09:39:00.000-06:00

"You see things; and you say 'Why?'; But I dream things that never were; and I say 'Why not?' - George Bernard Shaw "<br /><br />" I always felt that my greatest asset was not my physical ability; it was my mental ability." - Bruce Jenner<br /><br />These are two of my favorite inspirational quotes. I love the first one because it reminds me that unless I make a conscious effort to make my dreams

Stephie Mchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02606487590300164404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8695991.post-1105194102643451882005-01-08T08:21:00.000-06:002005-01-08T08:21:00.000-06:00

To the competitive swimmer (sorry this long). I am probably in a very different place in my life than you are. When I need some help, whether it is to vent, looking for encouragement, words of wisdom, or just a hug, I go to my sisters. They give me their honest thoughts, optimism, and strength. At times this can include some yelling and battling, but I know where it is coming from. I also take

Aunt Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02724632792605237664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8695991.post-1105178547295772562005-01-08T04:02:00.000-06:002005-01-08T04:02:00.000-06:00

I'm enjoying reading what everyone's writing here. A very insightful group of gals! By the way, I just noticed Simmy and Esther's login: SimEsther. HAH! Funny ladies, very funny.<br /><br />I had two postscript thoughts. First is that I heard this quote recently, and it's apparently been around a while, but it's new to me and hit home. <I>"You can have it all, but not all at the same time."

crackinuphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04854518237639757515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8695991.post-1105163188823715042005-01-07T23:46:00.000-06:002005-01-07T23:46:00.000-06:00

Hi- Since I don't know you personally, I'm not sure that some of the things that have inspired me will work for you, but I have a few ideas that you might want to consider to help get your mojo back.<br /><br />First, take some time to reflect on your accomplishments, both in and out of the pool. I don't mean just think about them for a moment. Block out some time, go to a quiet place where

No Good User Names Lefthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07714420765385355092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8695991.post-1105160761655911692005-01-07T23:06:00.000-06:002005-01-07T23:06:00.000-06:00

Advice on how to get ahold of your goals and training?...wow. i wish i had some inspirational story to tell but I dont and i was never good at giving advice. <br />Inspiration wise i can just echo what the others have said so far in relying on family and friends to support and have your back when you need them. It always helps me to know i can always talk to my parents when something is bothering

jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18189129316200113681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8695991.post-1105159447567798872005-01-07T22:44:00.000-06:002005-01-07T22:44:00.000-06:00

I know this might sound cliche to some people, but for the most part my friends inspire me. I know most people would say friends *and* family but I think you get more feedback from friends. Cause obviously you know your family loves you and supports you. But at the most random times I'll get a comment from a friend that really touches me. And I sit back and think of what they had just said you

Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06764014728348564666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8695991.post-1105157548551944052005-01-07T22:12:00.000-06:002005-01-07T22:12:00.000-06:00

BTW, I know my post wasn't insprirational in and of itself, but it was meant more to give you a mechanism for finding that inspiration on a regular basis. Good luck!

crackinuphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04854518237639757515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8695991.post-1105156971208443722005-01-07T22:02:00.000-06:002005-01-07T22:02:00.000-06:00

Wow, this is a tough one. What we really need is a response from Brendan. Or his roommate. Or his brother, the coach! (*cough*hint*cough*)<br /><br />I agree with atrophy that the 400 medley video worked wonders for me, but not on a competitive level, more on a fitness level. And just being a fan has inspired me, made me enjoy the community of it all. <br /><br />Another thought -- make sure

crackinuphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04854518237639757515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8695991.post-1105153316944138362005-01-07T21:01:00.000-06:002005-01-07T21:01:00.000-06:00

"Because I knew you ... I have been changed for good.." <br /><br />Every single person who has changed my life has been through swimming. Knowing that the people who inspire me for everything have come from the sport of swimming. But its because I know I'm not alone when I wake up at 430 every morning to go to swim practice. My teammates are right there with me and even my coaches. My family has

Christihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859022865299830865noreply@blogger.com