I learned a powerful lesson about self-belief last week. I was in the gym working up to a front squat heavy triple and hit a number I felt really good about. In my mind, before going into the lift, I planned on it being my last set. Assuming I ... Read More »

Weight making does funny things to the brain. I consider myself lucky. My body has always responded incredibly well to the tweaks I make in my diet in order to make weight for racing. It requires diligence and focus for sure, but I’ve never had ... Read More »

I’ve been avoiding my blog. I’ve been avoiding writing about the race season and trying to make sense of all of the ups and the downs. Last year, I had a clear plan with the end goal of racing at the World Championships in the lightweight women’s ... Read More »