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 […]
03
Sep
Sep
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 […]
26
Aug
Aug
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 […]
10
Aug
Aug
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 […]
06
Aug
Aug
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 […]
29
Jul
Jul
Life moves fast, but sometimes, slowing down is the most powerful way to move forward. This past week reminded me of that truth in the most gentle and nourishing way. Between reconnecting with inspiring friends, joining an empowering education event, recovering from illness, and easing back into training, I felt like I was exactly where […]
14
Jul
Jul
Not Every Day is a Peak Day There’s a quiet kind of strength that comes not from breaking records or crossing finish lines—but from simply showing up when everything inside you wants to hide. As an endurance athlete and someone who trains daily, I’ve learned that not every day feels good. Not every run is […]
13
Jul
Jul
Dear Body, Thank you. It’s a quiet Sunday evening, and my legs are still buzzing from the 70 km ride earlier today. Yesterday, they carried me through a 14 km run. I can still feel the imprint of the weekend’s effort—fatigue, yes, but also something deeper. Strength. Stability. Gratitude. This weekend reminded me just how […]
08
Jul
Jul
There’s something magical about the night before a training session. Your bike is ready, your kit is laid out, and your mind is already on the road ahead. The anticipation fills you with energy. That’s exactly how I felt last week—excited, prepared, and eager for a cycling session I had been looking forward to all […]
07
Jul
Jul
Have you ever hit a moment when you just wanted to give up? Your legs feel heavy, your heart is pounding, your brain is screaming, “That’s it. I’m done.” I’ve been there too. But what if I told you that in that exact moment, you were only using 40% of what you’re truly capable of? […]