tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8719790246839571982.post5887300690950601842..comments2023-10-24T02:39:15.886-05:00Comments on GWG: A Trying DayBillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04810981529027737647noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8719790246839571982.post-23956200636514562662009-02-15T15:35:00.000-06:002009-02-15T15:35:00.000-06:00QBrain said it all.QBrain said it all.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02210129316798899805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8719790246839571982.post-16263983601963641342009-02-15T12:10:00.000-06:002009-02-15T12:10:00.000-06:00Very true. Just keep that positive attitude and le...Very true. Just keep that positive attitude and level head of yours and you will be just fine. Never ever lose faith either. Keep on pushing with all that you have when things everything is against you. Oh and Good Job last night Congrats on getting a medal.Donna Binkholderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13395554914582768534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8719790246839571982.post-57415506505219024712009-02-15T11:39:00.000-06:002009-02-15T11:39:00.000-06:00good point...I just need to remember where I am in...good point...<BR/><BR/>I just need to remember where I am in the season and adjust my expectations.Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08738356369093955968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8719790246839571982.post-27209425442284702312009-02-14T19:24:00.000-06:002009-02-14T19:24:00.000-06:00You had two options. You could have trained hard,...You had two options. You could have trained hard, tapered for the Olympics, swam on the most memorable relay in the history of the universe, taken the media tour, come back to winter training busting your ass and end up at this meet torn down.<BR/><BR/>Or you could have trained through the Olypmics, eased up on your winter training, tapered for this meet and totally dominated... what meet are you swimming at again?... and be thrilled with your times right now.<BR/><BR/>I think it is better than 50/50 that you made the right decision, and this meet is just a sign post on your way to more important things down the road.QBrainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12805806517846566644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8719790246839571982.post-58617894560740276342009-02-14T15:52:00.000-06:002009-02-14T15:52:00.000-06:00Ya show Mizzou what the Texax Longhorns are all ab...Ya show Mizzou what the Texax Longhorns are all about...lol...Donna Binkholderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13395554914582768534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8719790246839571982.post-77556132018541181662009-02-14T15:45:00.000-06:002009-02-14T15:45:00.000-06:00I love that story about the Texas Longhorns!!!I love that story about the Texas Longhorns!!!Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08738356369093955968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8719790246839571982.post-53274925169134074602009-02-14T14:49:00.000-06:002009-02-14T14:49:00.000-06:00Hi Garrett,I hope this afternoon finds you feeling...Hi Garrett,<BR/><BR/>I hope this afternoon finds you feeling better and being excited about tonight's swim.<BR/><BR/>I'm reading an article about beef in Cooking Light. This blurb jumped out at me, for reasons that will become obvious:<BR/><BR/>"Humans began domesticating cattle, Bos taurus, about 8,500 years ago. Columbus first brought cattle to the New World, and by 1690, descendants of Columbus' cattle ranging in Mexico were driven north and became known as...<BR/><BR/>(Drum roll, please...)<BR/><BR/>TEXAS LONGHORNS"!!<BR/><BR/>Isn't that cool!Melanie Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00845137938576074247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8719790246839571982.post-40713689324647471112009-02-14T14:29:00.000-06:002009-02-14T14:29:00.000-06:00lol im sure you will handle those 15 year old boys...lol im sure you will handle those 15 year old boys and haters properly at wc trials in whatever you swim.Adinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17158825555319253449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8719790246839571982.post-52301493669109343932009-02-14T14:02:00.000-06:002009-02-14T14:02:00.000-06:00And that's truly the best way to look at. I seen t...And that's truly the best way to look at. I seen this quote today that says, "Everything I am not made me everything I am!!" its very true. <BR/><BR/>Good Job Garrett Good Luck tonight!!!<BR/><BR/>I wish I was there watching it's not like a live an 1 hour away or anything..bahahahaDonna Binkholderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13395554914582768534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8719790246839571982.post-43589684979641758742009-02-14T12:57:00.000-06:002009-02-14T12:57:00.000-06:00I always try to remember this is all just a long p...I always try to remember this is all just a long process with ups and downs...it will always get better.<BR/><BR/>Sam was an invaluable person to have yesterday!<BR/><BR/>good quote.<BR/><BR/>This morning was much better...I get to swim tonight!!!Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08738356369093955968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8719790246839571982.post-5743591067071081902009-02-14T12:26:00.000-06:002009-02-14T12:26:00.000-06:00Don´t be too hard on yourself, better days will co...Don´t be too hard on yourself, better days will come.<BR/><BR/>It´s always sad when you know that you have not done the best of you, but you start feeling even worst when you start listening all that negative comments.<BR/><BR/>When I listen that type of comments I always try to do better because I don´t want to feel sad again and angry with me.<BR/><BR/>Don´t stop believing in yourself and better meets will come :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8719790246839571982.post-81888893333110860672009-02-14T00:17:00.000-06:002009-02-14T00:17:00.000-06:00Wow!! Nice blog...very wise thinking. There will a...Wow!! Nice blog...very wise thinking. There will always be bad swims...sorry today's swim wasn't very good for you but tomorrow will be better I just know it. Your drive to meet your expectations are truly amazing and don't be so hard on yourself...it'll all get better...there's always a reason why you didn't make it...sometimes it could be a mental thing or what you did...just always keep that positive attitude though...Thanks for sharing. Tell you what I remember I had a meet at school for track my junior year and I mean I can throw pretty good that day I didn't even place I was soooo upset and disappointed because I was the best thrower on the team and I felt like I let everyone down....my Coach he came up and talked to me about my performance and made me realize that I should take this a learn from it and to not be hard on myself. Good Luck tomorrow Garrett!!Donna Binkholderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13395554914582768534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8719790246839571982.post-71349004482154741012009-02-13T23:58:00.000-06:002009-02-13T23:58:00.000-06:00For what its worth, I hope this quote helps, its a...For what its worth, I hope this quote helps, its a great way to look at things when your trying to analyze a different look on a situation-- Its old Fleetwood Mac song-<BR/>"If you wake up and dont want to smile, If it takes just a little while, Open your eyes and look at the day, You'll see things in a different way."<BR/>Your mindset is pretty remarkable, and I enjoy the way your blog provides great reflection!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8719790246839571982.post-685477050440824602009-02-13T22:46:00.000-06:002009-02-13T22:46:00.000-06:00As a (former) runner, nothing is more frustrating ...As a (former) runner, nothing is more frustrating than people who were not in your body telling you that your race was terrible and that you should have done better. It's great you have a friend who encourages you no matter what, and there is always the next swim to go out and dominate in.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8719790246839571982.post-28009033140729609742009-02-13T21:55:00.000-06:002009-02-13T21:55:00.000-06:00Wow- what a head you've got there on your shoulder...Wow- what a head you've got there on your shoulders... I know that you are disappointed in your swim today... hopefully, you can at least be proud of the fact that you've got your head and heart in the right place. You are obviously made up of integrity. Your emotional side seems so well balanced with your level-headedness and your ability to rationalize and reason about the situation. The heart and mental qualities that you possess are truly triumphant. Thanks for sharing your blog. Sorry about today's swim... but tomorrow is a new day...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com