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 […]

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 […]

Lessons from Training for Ironman

The sun had just begun to rise, painting the horizon with hues of pink and gold. The sea shimmered under the early light, calm yet intimidating, a vast expanse that both beckoned and warned. As I waded into the water, the salty breeze kissed my cheeks, and the waves gently lapped against my legs. Nature […]