Healing, Patience, and a New Dream: My Rib Fracture Recovery Journey

Ironman Da Nang

The Accident That Changed My Routine It’s been almost two weeks since that unexpected accident, the one that fractured the front ribs of my chest. To be honest, when it first happened, I was in shock. I had never broken a bone before, and suddenly my daily rhythm of training, swimming, cycling, and running was […]

Healing After Injury: My Journey From Pain to Patience and Gratitude

The Crash That Changed My Routine It is surprising how quickly life can flip. One day you are training hard, keeping a routine you have built for months or even years. And then suddenly, in just one accident, you are forced to stop. For me, it was a fractured wrist and pain in my chest […]

When Life Hits Pause: My Chest Injury Journey and Finding Gratitude in Recovery

Breath

The Crash That Changed My Season It was supposed to be a fun company bonding event. We all showed up to the go-kart track with excitement buzzing in the air. I had never driven one before, so I wasn’t there to race, just to try something new. But sometimes life surprises us in the harshest […]

When Setbacks Hurt: Learning to Heal After an Unexpected Accident

The accident I didn’t see coming Last Friday, my company hosted a bonding event at a go-kart track. I had never done go-kart racing before. My intention was simple: go slow, enjoy the ride, and not push for speed. But life doesn’t always follow our plans. On my second round, I misjudged a turn. The […]

Showing Up in the Rain: Discipline, Pride, and Gratitude

Swimming

The Night I Showed Up Anyway It was 9 p.m., the end of a long day, and I couldn’t stop smiling. My body was tired from training, my hair still carried the scent of chlorine, and yet my heart was full. Why? Because I showed up. That morning started with cycling. By evening, after work, […]

Sleep and Recovery: What I’ve Learned the Hard Way

Evening routine

The night I couldn’t sleep… again Lying in bed one night, staring at the ceiling, counting the hours I was losing. My body was screaming for rest after a brutal training session, but my mind was running laps faster than my legs ever could. The clock ticked past 2 a.m., then 3 a.m., and I […]

Discipline: The Quiet Strength That Shapes Our Lives

Peace

When the Run Feels Impossible This morning, I laced up my shoes for a tempo run that was supposed to be straightforward on paper. Seven sets. Two kilometers each. Two minutes of rest in between. The target pace: 5:10 to 5:15 per kilometer. But my legs had other plans. They felt like bricks. By the […]

Riding Through the Storm: Finding Strength and Gratitude in the Rain

Cold mountains

The Morning That Began in Shadows The first thing I noticed when I woke up was the heaviness in my chest. The night had been restless – coughs breaking my sleep, leaving me foggy and worn out. Most people would have chosen to rest a little longer, to delay the alarm, to give in. But […]

A Birthday Hike in Surrey: Nature, Family, and Conversations

Travelling in the UK

Stepping Out of the City and Into Nature Today was my little brother’s birthday. We celebrated in a way that felt simple yet deeply meaningful: by going on a hike with our friends Nick and Cristina in the Surrey area. We left the city around 8 AM, the air still cool and quiet, carrying that […]

Swimming in the Rain

Triathlon training

Slipping back into the water after a long break. Today was my first swimming practice in weeks. I hadn’t been in the pool for a while because I wasn’t feeling well, and I could feel my body missing it. Swimming has always had a special place in my heart. I wouldn’t call myself the fastest […]