There’s a moment during every long bike ride, every solo run, every cold night away from home when the thought creeps in:“This is too hard. Maybe I should stop.” And for a long time, I used to think that struggle meant I was failing. That if something wasn’t flowing easily, maybe it just wasn’t meant […]
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Jul
Jul
You see the highlights —The Ironman races.The scholarships to study in Canada, the U.S., and the U.K.The travels, the adventures, the achievements. But what you don’t see are the failures. And honestly? There were a lot of them. The Truth Behind the Shine I grew up in a small town in Hà Tĩnh, Vietnam. Most […]
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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? […]
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Jun
Jun
Ironman training isn’t just about endurance. It’s about transformation. When I first signed up for my first Ironman 70.3 more than 2 years ago, I thought I was preparing for a triathlon. What I didn’t realize was that I was about to undergo a complete mindset shift. This journey became more than just swimming, cycling, […]
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Feb
Feb
The world outside is still dark as I pull back the curtain. The remnants of last night’s rain linger on the ground, glistening in the dim light. Droplets of water cling to the grass and branches, creating a serene, almost ethereal scene. There is something magical about mornings like this—calm, fresh, and full of possibilities. […]
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