Comments on Tribirdie Musings: What happens when you miss the moon?

I had a similar experience at Madison this year. I...

2011-11-11T12:07:18.112-05:00

I had a similar experience at Madison this year. I had no idea how many slots there were for my AG, but i knew ihad slipped in the run from 3rd to 5th, but youknow what? Tho i did want a slot, i trained and worked hard for my first IM and enjoyed the process of it; I knew that if i got a slot it was ok and if i didnt i was still going to finish ( the real goal) my first try at this distance. Slot

This is the perfect post. We've all been the...

2011-11-01T22:16:06.244-04:00

This is the *perfect* post. We've all been there... but I think you have been one of the few to put it in just the right words.

I always like to think that the lows are what you need in order to truly appreciate the highs. I'm new around here but thanks for inspiring!

Some famous person said something along the lines ...

2011-10-18T09:07:07.309-04:00

Some famous person said something along the lines of, 'It's not how many times you fall, it's how you react to it, and get up afterwards'. Or maybe that's two sayings I smashed together, but either way I think it' true. You did get up, and you put it out there that you'll try again, and that's just more motivation to bust your ass chasing your dream. It wouldn'

Great post, self discovery is a very powerful tool...

2011-10-18T00:22:20.073-04:00

Great post, self discovery is a very powerful tool!

I believe you shouldn't ever worry about something that has already happened or something you have no control over. In my mind that is a waste of energy and I always try to focus on what "I" can control. I feel this helps me keep out of the gutter that so many peeps fall into.

I also try not to feel guilty

Jill, I read your report after IMLou and told you ...

2011-10-17T22:25:14.614-04:00

Jill,
I read your report after IMLou and told you how genuine it was. It was the real deal. It was out there on your sleeve for everybody to see. I admired that. This post is more of the same. It's the truth. When I first read that you were going for Kona, I thought "Damn, this girl is a badass! I like her." When you didn't make it and still managed to find the courage to

Jill, I hope you know what an inspiration you are ...

2011-10-17T22:03:20.816-04:00

Jill, I hope you know what an inspiration you are to so many. You are such a leader and always lead by example. I just got to know you this year and watched you fight for something that many don't have the courage to event admit they would like some day. Your dedication and determination throughout the whole process were amazing. And you know what, I learned so much about you, so many

I just love you! You are so real and so beautiful ...

2011-10-17T21:54:10.041-04:00

I just love you! You are so real and so beautiful from the inside out. I am a member of the "everything happens for a reason" club. A club that is sometimes not one people want to be members of. I think it will be very interesting for you to look back on this year in 10 years and see how it changed you for the better. Embrace your grief, there is nothing wrong with that, then find a new

Thanks for all of the amazing comments! Harvey -...

2011-10-17T18:46:43.802-04:00

Thanks for all of the amazing comments!
Harvey - thank you, that means so much to me and you are correct, it is a wonderful feeling to look around and realize all that you truly have. I'm a lucky girl.
Dani - it is funny to think that 12 months ago I was scared to even tell my mom, for fear of failure. If I'd made me goal for 2011 "Gain confidence in myself and my

It's so hard to put it all out there and tell ...

2011-10-17T15:57:26.616-04:00

It's so hard to put it all out there and tell the world I am lion hear me roar. Congrats to you for sharing with us a piece of you and of your journey. Thanks for continuing to inspire and being who you are.
-Brent

We all have a fear of failure and the fact that yo...

2011-10-17T15:50:39.034-04:00

We all have a fear of failure and the fact that you were able to put it out there on your sleeve makes you braver than anyone out there. To say hey I want this thing and I not ashamed that I tried to get it. Not many people even try to reach for the moon they settle for the Lower Earth Orbit. Even though you might have felt like you had gotten smacked by a meteorite travelling at a high

While I can't know exactly how you feel, I do ...

2011-10-17T14:16:17.771-04:00

While I can't know exactly how you feel, I do know what it's like to put your goals out there and come short. As I woke up at mile 20 at IM LP, I knew Kona was not there, but I made a choice, to keep going.

That's the same choice you made and I never regret it. It's easy to not try. To reach beyond your grasp takes courage. And girl you have it in droves!

favorite comment ever: "it is OK to reach for...

2011-10-17T13:53:15.353-04:00

favorite comment ever: "it is OK to reach for a goal and not make it."

So many of us (um, of course.. not, um, me) don't shoot for the moon BECAUSE we are afraid to fail. You are so right. it is 100% ok to fail!!!! You certainly learn from it... :D Great post Jill.. we love you .. kona or no kona!

It takes a huge amount of courage to broadcast to ...

2011-10-17T12:54:18.979-04:00

It takes a huge amount of courage to broadcast to the world that you are trying to qualify for Kona. I remember quite vividly the night before your first 140.6 when you wouldn't even tell your own MOTHER what your run goal was! You've changed and grown SO much as an athlete over the past 12 months.

I think many people would agree with me that we felt a different connection with

This is a positive person that turns lemons into l...

2011-10-17T12:40:22.143-04:00

This is a positive person that turns lemons into lemonade and I am proud to know her and count her as a friend. When you are mired in misery after a failed achievement, take a look around and see how good you really have it and you might be surprised.

Take on the challenges and trust that you can bounce back if you don't meet them. More fuel for the fire...