What Ironman Da Nang Taught Me About Balancing Ambition, Travel, and Training

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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 […]

The Power of Training Partners: How Community Shapes Discipline, Joy, and Growth

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I woke up at 4:45 a.m. on Friday, eyes still heavy. For a split second, I thought about rolling back under the blanket. It was still dark outside. My body felt tight. And then I remembered, my new pacer, Tracy is waiting. By 5 a.m., we were already warming up. Two kilometers easy. The city […]