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, […]

Cadence, Rainy Day Gratitude, and the Power of Grit

Plant growing

Happy Tuesday! Today marks the beginning of a new training week, and as I sit by the window with a cup of warm green tea, watching the rain gently kiss the river outside, I can’t help but feel a profound sense of calm and gratitude. Tuesday is always special to me—it follows my Monday rest […]

Resilience, Rebuilding Strength and Growth

Wild flowers

There’s something meditative about rain. On Thursday evening, I found myself riding through the pouring showers on my motorbike, the cool droplets dancing on my skin. Rather than racing to get out of it, I let the rain soak in. It felt like nature’s own meditation session—grounding, present, and pure. That calmness wasn’t accidental. It’s […]