Janet, Bree, Sammy and I post Vancouver 1/2 IM
Teddy, our homestay’s dog, he was awesome, we miss him so much!! We bought him that indestructible frisbee 
Coah Bruce Regensburg (Paul’s dad), Sammy and I at our Team Dinner
Teddy jumped into our rental car and didn’t want us to leave ;-(
Subaru was AWESOME to us!!
Kristin and I at the 137 meter pool
Vancouver, BC
Bree, me, Coach P, and Katya at the VIP reception in Vancouver What a beautiful country Canada is! I loved Vancouver and Victoria, BC. We had an amazing time filled with lots of new learning experiences, all that will not only help us now, but in the future as well. We hung with AMAZING, talented, sweet, fun friends and teammates. We learned so much from all of them………
- Caroline Smith taught me to “be smart” with my training, “to forget the negatives quickly,” and how to not let anything “eat me up.” She is such a tough, but fun person. I loved getting to know her and I LOVE her accent
- Katya Meyers taught me to “relax” and not get worked up about things.
- Jenny Fletcher, we just met, but we bonded pretty quick and we both taught each other that it is normal to feel down and confused but just for a few seconds, then we must realize how great our lives are. Miss ya Jenny.
- Sammy Mazer taught me that no matter how hard things get I can still smile and have fun. She has a very bright future ahead of her. Sammy is awesome!!
- Janet Nielsen, ahhhh, where do I begin? Janet is such an amazing person. Everytime we are around each other, we are laughing and getting in trouble with Coach P. We are such a funny pair together, especially in the pool Janet showed me how to be a super confident swimmer and know that I can swim with anyone. Thanks Janet!
Janet showed me how to be a super confident swimmer and know that I can swim with anyone. Thanks Janet!
- Lisa Mensink, the Olympian! She inspires, motivates, and always helps me out when I am confused or frustrated. I love how she always has a clear head and can turn anything into a positive. I will take her advice on my next step which you will all hear about very soon Best wishes for an awesome Olympics Lis!!
Best wishes for an awesome Olympics Lis!!
- Bree Wee, one of my closest friends and teammates. She knows so much about me that no one else knows. She is my confidante, partner in crime, and my favorite swim buddy. I can’t list everything that she has taught me as I could go on forever. But a few highlights from this trip that will be so important for me to remember are to “know that I only have one short life to live, so GO FOR IT,” “BELIEVE that I have got what it takes,” and always “keep my head in the game.”
- Coach Dan taught me to not get worked up about things and realize that even though I may feel like I am far back on a climb, I am NOT! He helped me so much with my confidence! What a cool coach!
- Coach Paul, I love the PROCESS, I BELIEVE, and I KNOW I will get there with your help!! Thank you!
Have a great day!
E
24 Comment(s)
Anonymous said:
Gorgeous pictures! You can’t beat that tremendous experience.
Meredith said:
Amen, sista!! Good people who share in this wonderful multisport world! You are lucky and blessed! Rock that nasty cold away
BreeWee said:
hmmmm… let me guess, your next BIG step is to quit your day job and become a chef with that SPECIAL chicken and ketchup recipe of yours??? Yummmm….
BC was fun this morning, we missed you and Reid. E, reach for the stars, there is a star within EVERYONE’S reach! Never be one of the people that never reach up to grab theirs… I am stoked for your next big step… you deserve to take it. BE BRAVE!
You are one my my favorite friends and as much as you think I help you, YOU help me! Miss ya…
Samantha said:
Eileen! you’re awesome. I had a blast meeting you and hanging out with you and Reid this week. Thanks for all of the encouragement throughout the week!!! Get better soon, train hard, and go race your heart out!
As for “See you in september?”…did you mean Sooke? If so, I’m afraid I won’t be there. Got one more semester of school to finish up. We’ll keep in touch for sure though and hopefully I’ll see you at another race soon.
ttyl!
Sam
triclancy said:
It’s so great to read your positive vibe from Canada! I know the trend of positive and successful mind/body will continue! Uh, and I’m interested in that chicken/ketchup recipe Bree mentioned. Actually, I didn’t realize you could even cook chicken! ha!
Welcome home! Thanks for NOT being at the Splash-n-Dash last week! ha!
WS said:
CUTIE PATOOTIE is all I can say
WIS
Lisa G said:
Hope you’re feeling better
Sounds like you have an amazing support network and no matter what you choose to do, they will always be behind you.
Great pictures – I love B.C. too!
Happy training!
Katie Weaver-Jongerius said:
Sounds like you had yet another amazing (and educational!) trip to Canada!! Thanks for taking us along for the ride E!
Caty said:
You always impress us all with your amaing attitude! Keep on it…
Damie said:
Eileen,
You are making the most fantastic memories for life! I think people do become the company they keep, and it looks like you are keeping some pretty dern good company! Isn’t life amazing? Make sure you keep a real scrapbook of all of this!
Marit Chrislock-Lauterbach said:
Great photos and sounds like a fantastic trip! Hope that you’re feeling better – your teammies sound awesome! What cute puuppy, but I bet that Belle is really happy to have you two back.
Samantha said:
haha. yeah. he really asked that. It was funny. I think I took most of the pictures from your blog and bree’s blog, plus the ones dan sent us on email. I’ll organize my photos this week and send any different ones that I have to you. Tell Reid I said Hi too. I’m gonna have to find some new feet to draft off this week.
Eileen Swanson said:
Sam, Reid is already missing his swim buddy, YOU
So funny!
E
ShirleyPerly said:
Hi Eileen, thanks for stopping by my blog! Yes, Montana was gorgeous but Vancouver looks very scenic too. I’ve been there only once and hope to get back again in the future.
Hope you’re feeling better now (read your previous post). Best of luck at your IM next month!!
The Young Family said:
Love reading your blog!! I found it through Bree’s… i think! I am a newbie to tri’s and love reading of all your hard training… makes me get out there even more – even if it is for a sprint tri!!
Em
jahowie said:
Thanks for visiting my blog. I am in awe of athletes like you and Bree. Great pictures!!
Pedergraham said:
Did you bring Teddy home with you? Thanks for the tour of BC…
-Danielle
Mel said:
what a great little post to your fun team-mates
OK..E spill the beans..what is your big surprise and next race…LOUISVILLE??? I hope then I will get to meet you 
BreeWee said:
No, tell Mel NO! You are not gettin’ “lucky in Kentucky”… you are going to Canada!! Right!!?? Make up your mind!
Mel said:
Bree stop hogging E..I want to meet her damn it:) Kate Monster will be there too!!!!! Come on E come and get “Lucky in Kentucky” HA!!
Mel said:
I WILL let you cook me Chicken and I will EVEN EAT IT
Bruce Stewart (施樸樂) (ブルース・スチュワート) said:
Nice to have your name on your car. At least it is easier to find in the parking lot! I guess car rental companies need to value their customers with the increasing price of gas. Hope the final training for IMC is going well.
Eileen Swanson said:
MEL, you are so funny!! I will cook for you for sure
Marco UltraRunner (MySpace) said:
Wow what a Pool….
thats swimming *lol*
Take Care Eileen