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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9:20 PM, Thursday: A Day to Remember It’s Thursday evening, and the rain hasn’t let up for hours. I just returned from swim practice, drenched to the bone but glowing with pride. Today was not about performance. It wasn’t about setting a personal best or crushing the training set. It was about discipline. It was […]
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Introduction When people ask me what experience changed my life the most, I always go back to the same memory: the day I boarded a plane at 17 years old and flew across the world from Vietnam to Canada. I was heading to Pearson College UWC, one of the schools in the United World Colleges […]
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I still remember the first time I created a vision board. It was during my secondary school years, in my hometown in Vietnam. I had a big dream—to study abroad. That dream felt far away, but something in me believed it could be possible. So I gathered old magazines, cut out inspiring words and images […]
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As I sit down to write, a soft warmth fills my chest. It’s the kind of warmth that comes from slowing down, checking in with yourself, and knowing that you are right where you need to be. This week has been busy—end-of-quarter wrap-ups, brainstorming sessions, volunteer work—but today, I gave myself permission to be fully […]
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Last night’s swim session was one of those moments when everything aligned. I had finished work at 5 p.m., had an early dinner—something I’ve learned the hard way not to skip—and headed to the pool with energy to spare. For a long time, I used to train after work on an empty stomach, simply pushing […]
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Each day begins the same way: a quiet moment, a cup of green tea, and a deep breath. I believe how we start our mornings sets the tone for everything that follows. This is my story—a glimpse into the rituals that help me stay grounded, energised, and inspired. Whether you’re an athlete, a busy professional, […]
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Your 20s can feel like both a magical adventure and a confusing mess. Between figuring out who you are, what you believe in, and what you want to pursue, it’s easy to feel lost in the noise of it all. For me, books became my compass. At 16, I attended a high school for the […]
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Wahoo! What a fulfilling weekend it has been. Sometimes, all it takes is a mix of sweat, rain, pizza, and soul-nourishing conversations to feel grounded again. After a brief break, I officially returned to triathlon training this week, and the weekend reminded me why I love this lifestyle so much—not just for the physical progress, […]
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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 […]