The accident I didn’t see coming Last Friday, my company hosted a bonding event at a go-kart track. I had never done go-kart racing before. My intention was simple: go slow, enjoy the ride, and not push for speed. But life doesn’t always follow our plans. On my second round, I misjudged a turn. The […]
09
Sep
Sep
The Night I Showed Up Anyway It was 9 p.m., the end of a long day, and I couldn’t stop smiling. My body was tired from training, my hair still carried the scent of chlorine, and yet my heart was full. Why? Because I showed up. That morning started with cycling. By evening, after work, […]
07
Sep
Sep
Saturday Morning: Brick Training and Mental Wins It was the second week back to full training, and honestly, my schedule was bursting at the seams. Saturday morning started with a brick session—40 km cycling followed by a 7 km run. It had been more than a month since my last brick, so I was both […]
05
Sep
Sep
The night I couldn’t sleep… again Lying in bed one night, staring at the ceiling, counting the hours I was losing. My body was screaming for rest after a brutal training session, but my mind was running laps faster than my legs ever could. The clock ticked past 2 a.m., then 3 a.m., and I […]
06
Aug
Aug
Slipping back into the water after a long break. Today was my first swimming practice in weeks. I hadn’t been in the pool for a while because I wasn’t feeling well, and I could feel my body missing it. Swimming has always had a special place in my heart. I wouldn’t call myself the fastest […]
01
Jul
Jul
Two Worlds, One Rhythm The world of triathlon is filled with discipline, sweat, and a relentless chase for improvement. The world of work is filled with deadlines, emails, and an endless to-do list. At first glance, these two may seem like they live on opposite ends of the spectrum—one physical, one mental; one outdoors, one […]
26
Jun
Jun
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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Jun
Jun
It’s always peaceful about waking up early on a Saturday morning, especially when you know most of the world is still under the covers. That quiet moment before the city stirs feels like a small victory, like you’ve overcome the temptation to snooze and gifted yourself the day before it even begins. I cherish Saturdays […]
10
Jun
Jun
Happy Tuesday! Today marks the beginning of a new training week, and as I sit by the window with a cup of warm green tea, watching the rain gently kiss the river outside, I can’t help but feel a profound sense of calm and gratitude. Tuesday is always special to me—it follows my Monday rest […]
06
Jun
Jun
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 […]