Post Race Depression (PRD) upgraded to a "little funk"...

I started writing this awhile ago, but didn't finish/post, for a few reasons, such as not wanting to sound like a whiner and just feeling it was too personal, but now that I'm feeling a little more positive (depression has been upgraded to a "little funk") maybe posting will be helpful (to me; to others, I'm not sure) but it is part of the adventure and have decided to finish this blog and post it...

To dream the impossible dream

A nice little poem I stumbled across (I can't take credit for)

To dream the impossible dream
To fight the unbeatable foe
To bear with unbearable sorrow
To run where the brave dare not go
To right the unrightable wrong
To love pure and chaste from afar
To try when your arms are too weary
To reach the unreachable star

This is my quest
To follow that star
No matter how hopeless
No matter how far

To fight for the right
Without question or pause
To be willing to march into Hell
For a heavenly cause

And I know if I'll only be true
To this glorious quest
That my heart will lie peaceful and calm
When I'm laid to my rest

And the world will be better for this
That one man, scorned and covered with scars
Still strove with his last ounce of courage
To reach the unreachable star

Happy (Belated) Thanksgiving!

I hope you all have tons to be thankful for.  I know I do!  (I am sorry for being a little late, but I am thankful everyday, so hopefully you can forgive me)
I am thankful for my great family who I love very much, including my beautiful daughters who continually make me proud and happy; and my husband, who not only puts up with me, but supports my crazy goals and then asks "What's next?"
In terms of my Lake Swim this year, I am thankful for a great year of training and thankfully the injuries held off (until after).  The miles were more fun thanks to my BMSC and LOST mates!  Also thanks to kayak supporters from Peninsula Kayak Club, as well as Andrew, hubby Bill and daughter Cadence for keeping me safe on the water.  Thanks to my family for not killing me because of the sacrifices they had to make while I put in the time. Also to those who helped on the home front, (Terri in particular for watching the girls), thank you!
I hope my crew knows how much I thank them for all they did to help me.  They made the adventure more special and I can never quite thank them enough.
Thank you also to many who supported me in so many ways, coming out to events, sending me well wishes, buying T-shirts and raffle tickets etc etc
Thank you to those who made donations to Lake Ontario Waterkeeper and to LOW directly for helping protect our great Lake.  I am very thankful to have Lake Ontario so close by and to be able to enjoy the Lake so often!
Above and beyond the swim though, I really have an amazing circle of amazing people in my life! Thank you!!
XOXO  Melanie

SSO award luncheon




On Oct 1st, Solo Swims of Ontario held a luncheon.  Here are some pictures from the event: