1.9km Swim at the 70.3 Ironman Da Nang

Da Nang, Vietnam

Completing a 70.3 Ironman is no small feat. It’s a journey that tests every part of you—physically, mentally, and emotionally. For me, the most intimidating part of this journey wasn’t the 90km bike ride or the 21km run. It was the swim—the 1.9km stretch of open water that had once filled me with anxiety. But […]

Open Water Swim, Jellyfish, and Resilience

Phan Thiet, Vietnam

Saturday morning greeted me with a mixture of excitement and lingering fatigue. I had been battling a cold for over a week, coughing often and feeling the effects of intense work, training load, and responsibilities from my role at the UWC Selection. My body felt slightly drained, but my spirit was more than ready for […]