Comments on 2nd Chances: Voiding the Excuse!

Love the new header pic. Honestly, I think that g...

2009-12-15T18:15:40.619-05:00

Love the new header pic.

Honestly, I think that going to watch one is a good baby step towards actually taking the plunge (puns are puhn).

I think it shows dedication that you are showing u...

2009-12-15T08:10:56.618-05:00

I think it shows dedication that you are showing up even if just to watch. Hopefully next time you are in the pool and not in the stands.

Best case scenario you finish and meet your goals. Worst case, you go in the water and do not finish. It's still better than not going in the water at all!

You are so going to do it! And you can. No doubt a...

2009-12-14T23:38:02.836-05:00

You are so going to do it! And you can. No doubt about it. None whatsoever!

You can do it, Mel. I am amazed at how far you'...

2009-12-14T23:07:43.118-05:00

You can do it, Mel. I am amazed at how far you've come in your swimming already. Will be reading your race report soon, I'm sure.

Wow! Can't wait to hear about you actually pa...

2009-12-14T21:48:40.174-05:00

Wow! Can't wait to hear about you actually participating (you know you will!)

DO it do it do it! (Chanting that!) I think that ...

2009-12-14T19:30:19.390-05:00

DO it do it do it! (Chanting that!)

I think that is awesome that you have come so far. Next time you are in that water baby!!!

It seems like a nice chain of events! You really ...

2009-12-14T19:27:29.373-05:00

It seems like a nice chain of events!

You really are one amazing lady. I agree with everyone else who commented. Go for it, definitely!

I've never done one and don't see one in m...

2009-12-14T18:52:05.215-05:00

I've never done one and don't see one in my future but I see one in yours!! Go for it!

The first meet is always the scariest, I remember!...

2009-12-14T16:56:02.484-05:00

The first meet is always the scariest, I remember!

Just do it!

Way to "dive in" to something more! Lif...

2009-12-14T15:43:45.612-05:00

Way to "dive in" to something more! Life is good! :)

First things first...that sure is a perty bike I s...

2009-12-14T13:09:55.749-05:00

First things first...that sure is a perty bike I see up there! AWESOME!

Second ~ don't beat yourself up for *doubting*. You are only human! The important thing, in true 'Mel Style', you always come around to the courageous Mel we all know! Deep down, you know what you can do, always. Feel the doubt, and then let it go. It's a temporary thing, you know that too well!

Breaking out of my comfort zone is going to be my theme for the new year - not only in running but in all aspects of life. Lots of big changes on the horizon for me, some are not very 'comfortable' - so I figured now's as good a time as any to leave the comfort zone behind PERIOD!

Care to join me? ;-)

You rock Mel!

It's been quite the ride, hasn't it Mel?? ...

2009-12-14T13:08:16.780-05:00

It's been quite the ride, hasn't it Mel?? Who'd'a thunk you'd be talking about swim meets??

You make me wonder if maybe - just maybe - even I will end up on the "dark side" (kidding) some day.

I think you've run out of excuses! ;) Posting ...

2009-12-14T13:05:49.742-05:00

I think you've run out of excuses! ;) Posting it here means you have accountability now! DO IT! You'll love it!!!

I am not a swimmer but its great to see how far yo...

2009-12-14T12:14:43.480-05:00

I am not a swimmer but its great to see how far you have come! And I love the bike in the header :)

I'd love to do a grown up swim meet. DO IT!!

2009-12-14T11:11:19.905-05:00

I'd love to do a grown up swim meet. DO IT!!

...and the next swim meet you go to you will be pa...

2009-12-14T11:02:22.746-05:00

...and the next swim meet you go to you will be participating. It is fantastic how as people we are able to progress like this. Great work!

I like your new header! I haven't been in a sw...

2009-12-14T10:36:30.435-05:00

I like your new header! I haven't been in a swim meet since I was 12 years old. Sounds like fun! I can't wait to hear about your first one.

Wow - you are amazing.... (love the new header!)

2009-12-14T10:06:53.107-05:00

Wow - you are amazing....
(love the new header!)

UGH the DREADED butterfly!!!! I hate that stroke. ...

2009-12-14T09:39:44.241-05:00

UGH the DREADED butterfly!!!! I hate that stroke. IN all my years of swimming, I could never do it right.

Good stuff, we're like sharks we have to keep ...

2009-12-14T08:28:51.080-05:00

Good stuff, we're like sharks we have to keep moving forward else we die, for us movement is progression; stationary is stagnationary!

Get it done!

Still it's amazing to see what the Nike+ did for folks, without mine I'd be cruising around the local street 5k max!

You're amazing Mel. Look at how far you've...

2009-12-14T05:46:40.935-05:00

You're amazing Mel. Look at how far you've come since your stress fracture. You're inspiring with every post!

And a master swim group?! Terrific.

you can do the butterfly?!? wow!! i, uh, can do li...

2009-12-14T01:32:40.943-05:00

you can do the butterfly?!? wow!! i, uh, can do like 1 arm-plunge and 1 leg-flap and then i sink :) you definitely need to get in that swim meet, you little fish!

If you can do the fly then it seems like you are r...

2009-12-14T00:57:52.222-05:00

If you can do the fly then it seems like you are ready. Go rock it!

I know you will do great in the swim meet... you s...

2009-12-13T21:40:28.729-05:00

I know you will do great in the swim meet... you seem to live up to that often quoted saying: "You can do anything you set your mind to."

You've proven that time and time again!

I love the new look for your blog!!

signing on with the female racing team for me this...

2009-12-13T21:12:57.669-05:00

signing on with the female racing team for me this year is way of out my comfort zone......isn't that what this is all about? WE ARE LIVING GIRL.

So proud of you!