tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8246550197915473396.comments2010-10-08T00:24:21.076-07:00M-Dothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08249733617168118698noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8246550197915473396.post-63449568082336128002010-10-08T00:24:21.076-07:002010-10-08T00:24:21.076-07:00Hi Michelle<br /> There is an idioms in English &quot;A friend in need is friend indeed&quot;. Joy is one of the people of that kind, So do not miss the Jay..<br /><br /><a href="http://www.tisseronbathrobes.com/About-Us-Ep.html" rel="nofollow">Cashmere Robes</a>Maddy Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04439036069436669333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8246550197915473396.post-21764809458464372762010-05-25T09:58:32.052-07:002010-05-25T09:58:32.052-07:00Thanks for the raw, vulnerable post. Wishing you the best, Michelle, hang in there!jessithompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04262488207052276853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8246550197915473396.post-60559955301306663142010-05-07T22:24:55.456-07:002010-05-07T22:24:55.456-07:00Michelle,<br />Sorry to hear it was so profoundly challenging. It can be tough to recover from that kind of shaken confidence, I know, I experienced it myself this last year and it took my desire to race. What was best for me was finding a race just for me, not worrying about time or pace, but just truely enjoying racing just because. It helped me regain my confidence and start over. I hope that can happen for you. Whatever you persue, find something that makes you happy and do it as often as possible!Jessiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09924912599097109667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8246550197915473396.post-62634780582898206502009-07-14T08:57:39.999-07:002009-07-14T08:57:39.999-07:00I know this has been a tough journey, Michelle, but you got your feet on the starting line which takes a hell of a lot of guts. I&#39;m sorry the day didn&#39;t turn out like you would have hoped.<br /><br />Sending a hug your way. Fun to see you guys at Cusack&#39;s wedding.jessithompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04262488207052276853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8246550197915473396.post-78142065991064302402009-04-13T16:38:00.000-07:002009-04-13T16:38:00.000-07:00Way push thru the ride! I have been there too, its not fun..but makes your stronger, atleast thats what everyone says..:) Keep up the great work!Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10810234385781432852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8246550197915473396.post-77751870082642943782009-04-13T00:39:00.000-07:002009-04-13T00:39:00.000-07:00Great job, Michelle! You'll think back to those tough training days during your Ironman race and you'll draw strength from them!jessithompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04262488207052276853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8246550197915473396.post-67496173525847764052009-03-25T21:40:00.000-07:002009-03-25T21:40:00.000-07:00Hard to believe that Ironman is around the corner...can't wait to see you reach the finish line!jessithompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04262488207052276853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8246550197915473396.post-43065071229675012682009-03-11T11:06:00.000-07:002009-03-11T11:06:00.000-07:00Glad to hear your pushing thru and getting strong, I also did enjoy running in the sunny weather, even got out in shorts!! When we gonna see Jay pimping his new ride?Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10810234385781432852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8246550197915473396.post-39469660564261344962009-03-08T13:39:00.000-07:002009-03-08T13:39:00.000-07:00Good to hear that the training is coming along. Those swim plateau's are tough...keep working hard and it will pay off.Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03126951698238466083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8246550197915473396.post-59796667007827542712009-03-06T15:23:00.000-08:002009-03-06T15:23:00.000-08:00Thanks for the updates... glad to hear the swimming was feeling better. You're getting there!jessithompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04262488207052276853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8246550197915473396.post-11073777279399557022009-02-18T10:30:00.000-08:002009-02-18T10:30:00.000-08:00Michelle,<BR/><BR/>So glad to hear of your progress with the acupuncture. That is wonderful news! I think of you often and am excited for your big 140.6 adventure!jessithompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04262488207052276853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8246550197915473396.post-18398106130669712782009-02-16T16:17:00.000-08:002009-02-16T16:17:00.000-08:00I hope someone calls you with your easy question and wins your bowl of soup.<BR/><BR/>And of course we know that the late, great Steve Prefontaine said those words, but I won't tell anyone.Spokane Alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14322733412232169837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8246550197915473396.post-65260732228458798332009-02-04T14:11:00.000-08:002009-02-04T14:11:00.000-08:00Very sweet post. Ryan is such a lucky guy to have two parents who love him as much as you both do. You've given him all the tools to do great things with his life.jessithompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04262488207052276853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8246550197915473396.post-30008112076778843492009-02-01T01:52:00.000-08:002009-02-01T01:52:00.000-08:00Thanks for the letter to Amanda. That was very nice and I'm sure she will appreciate it more than you know. Both of you continue to prove just how wonderful people can be.Michael W. Bergquisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17294525717933566749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8246550197915473396.post-24625511401268627472009-01-23T06:00:00.000-08:002009-01-23T06:00:00.000-08:00SUPER Michelle! I love it when you find these things on your own &amp; you did swim very well that night! &quot;Power to the Triceps!&quot;Vicki Scateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16235153879049026528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8246550197915473396.post-78754069691264078112009-01-20T16:21:00.000-08:002009-01-20T16:21:00.000-08:00Great job, Michelle. All the victories are worth celebrating!jessithompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04262488207052276853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8246550197915473396.post-72077055796090460302009-01-14T23:43:00.000-08:002009-01-14T23:43:00.000-08:00Looks whos gettin' hard core. Good work. I hope the body adapts and things get easier to tolerate. On the other hand, athletes are greedy. We adapt, then want and expect more. It's a vicious cycle.Michael W. Bergquisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17294525717933566749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8246550197915473396.post-44872409178894586492009-01-13T09:58:00.000-08:002009-01-13T09:58:00.000-08:00It's been fun to see you at the BATS, Michelle!!!jessithompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04262488207052276853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8246550197915473396.post-23849107498663100302008-12-31T12:07:00.000-08:002008-12-31T12:07:00.000-08:00Loved the pictures. There are some of my favorite people in them. Thank you for sharing and for your comments on my blog. Look forward to seeing you soon.LORIEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09634014734979126499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8246550197915473396.post-59333793563905488592008-12-31T12:02:00.000-08:002008-12-31T12:02:00.000-08:00You two have come a very long way and it's exciting to see how far you go next year. Amanda and I think you are wonderful people and we wish you all the best.Michael W. Bergquisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17294525717933566749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8246550197915473396.post-91879767185958057212008-12-27T19:03:00.000-08:002008-12-27T19:03:00.000-08:00Michelle, Thanks for the update. I know that 2009 will be an amazing year for you and your family. Hope you're back to 100% health soon! Sending a hug your way!jessithompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04262488207052276853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8246550197915473396.post-84477900635119002222008-12-26T15:30:00.000-08:002008-12-26T15:30:00.000-08:00what a crazy year and 2009 is only going to be better. Can't wait to hear about the journey towards IM.Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03126951698238466083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8246550197915473396.post-74294180484383360822008-12-12T19:42:00.000-08:002008-12-12T19:42:00.000-08:00Bummer you got the flu. I oddly got sick hrs after my last race...body wasnt ready yet, holding out. Well glad to hear your in the swing of things, bummer that wont see ya at Oz North for the swims though.Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10810234385781432852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8246550197915473396.post-90747512516942937652008-12-11T10:41:00.000-08:002008-12-11T10:41:00.000-08:00I love the image of the snowball ambush. It gave me a great chuckle. Hope you and your family have a very merry Christmas. Hugs to you all!jessithompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04262488207052276853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8246550197915473396.post-7673311840473094202008-12-11T10:25:00.000-08:002008-12-11T10:25:00.000-08:00You found me! Yay! What a great time to reflect on great memories like this, huh? And to think up great ways to make new ones. And about the avoiding of the goodies and not wanting to hurt anyone's feelings...I can definately relate to this. My co-workers know what I'm trying to accomplish and yet they still can't take no for an answer. "you sure?","Really? I'm gonna have some so you should have some..." and all that jazz. I read this quote and you may like it...it's posted on my computer, "Don't give up what you want most, for what you want at the moment." Keep it up girlfriend!Sheenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018361931561218926noreply@blogger.com