A theme keeps popping up in the articles and blog posts I’ve been reading. I repeatedly see words like insecurity, self-doubt, anxiety and fear. I’m tired of talking about these things, to be honest. With the holidays coming, I’ve wanted to write something fun, and spent the better part of November resisting more thought on… Read More >>>
Life Lessons
Making Space
“Heaven is the place where you think of nowhere else.” –Pico Iyer It’s been a quiet month on the Schuylkill. Athletes from all the clubs and schools that train here seem to have their heads down, content with logging the miles. Pieces are long, ratings are low, there’s time to think between strokes and really… Read More >>>
Letter to a Friend
Dear Friend, You told me you looked up to me and I felt a sense of peace. You see, I strive to train and race with integrity just like any tangible goal. Your words felt like testament to that. And, spoken in a moment of honesty, by someone who’s not just friend but also a… Read More >>>
Change
I am scared. I am strong. I am brave. I’m excited. I’m liberated. I’m proud of making a hard decision. I’m proud of acting on my own behalf. I hate change. I hate phone calls. I’m nervous. But I feel good… Confident… Nervous… I said that already… Certain. Yes, nervous but certain. Nervous about a… Read More >>>
Marathon, Not Macros
Early last month, I planned on writing a very non-personal piece on nutrition for March. I’ve been tracking my macronutrient intake since September, targeting a specific daily breakdown of fat, carbohydrate and protein for the first time ever, and was excited to share why I’m loving this as an option for optimizing performance and improving… Read More >>>
