It’s nice to arrive in Da Nang a few days before an Ironman race. The streets are filled with cyclists carrying expensive bikes into coffee shops. Runners jog along the beach before sunrise. Athletes compare nutrition plans at breakfast buffets like it’s the most normal thing in the world. And this year felt even more […]
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Feb
Feb
It’s getting warmer these days. The air in my small hometown has softened, carrying that familiar Tet energy. More people are back. Suitcases rolling through narrow streets. Laughter returning to houses that stayed quiet for months. I am one of them, a daughter coming home. Yesterday, during my run, I felt a slight pain in […]
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May
May
After sharing my swimming experience in the last blog post, it only feels right to write about the next two parts of my triathlon journey: the 90km bike ride and 21km run. Unlike swimming, which has always been my weak point, I used to consider cycling and running my strengths. But this race was a […]
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May
May
As Ironman Da Nang 70.3 is approaching in a few days, I can’t help but reflect on the journey that brought me here. It’s been less than a year since I started training for my first Ironman race in Vietnam, and yet it feels like I’ve lived a lifetime in that time—mentally, emotionally, and physically. […]
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Mar
Mar
The highly anticipated Bau Trang Triathlon is set to take place this Sunday, March 23, 2025. As the event approaches, I find myself filled with a mix of excitement, nervousness, and a tinge of fear. Bau Trang is renowned for its scorching heat, powerful winds, and grueling elevation—factors that make it one of the most […]