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 […]
After a restful—though slightly uneasy—night, my team and I rose at 4:00 AM, ready to take on our second day of training. Despite not sleeping well due to an upset stomach (thanks to some adventurous seafood), I was genuinely excited about our long open water swim ahead. The ocean, the sunrise, the cool morning breeze—it […]