Hi everyone, This has been a whirlwind of a month. We have officially entered into a pandemic with COVID-19 that has shut down most of the world. With all of this in mind, I wanted to let you all know that there is light at the end of the tunnel, and while this virus is effecting our lifestyles it doesn’t have to be in a completely negative way. I’ve been dealing with this as a track athlete, with all my competitions getting postponed or canceled. It’s hard and frustrating since these are fewer and fewer opportunities to qualify for the Olympics. However, on the positive side – it gives me…
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2/28 Indoor Meet recap + Future plans
I wanted to write a recap of my last meet that I competed in at Ocean Breeze in NY. My indoor season consisted of about 3 meets roughly. Our focus this season was to figure out the technique and fix certain things from a half approach (which means less speed and technique) so that when I go to full approach there are fewer major things to fix. I found that I enjoyed not having a full indoor season because it gave me time to adjust and not just be thrown into competitions and this new world of elite sports. This meet had some big things. I consistently used double arm…
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The Secret to Staying Hydrated
Let me let you in on a secret… No one enjoys drinking nothing but water. Okay, fine, that’s probably not a secret but think about it. There are so many companies out there selling beverages and drink tablets that fight very hard to make drinking water fun and more enjoyable then it really is. So let’s be honest, while it might be the most NECESSARY beverage in the ENTIRE world, its lack of distinct taste makes it really hard to be out of its sugary beverage competitors. For the last two Lents, I’ve always made drinking nothing BUT water my commitment to God. What I found after the 40 days…
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4 Tips On How To Stay Motivated To Workout All Year Round
When it comes to working out, there is always this little voice inside your head that tells you that maybe you should just chill and do it tomorrow. That one-day decision becomes a two-day decision, then three, then four and next thing you know, you’ve forgotten to workout for a MONTH. Continous motivation is not easy to have but, through being an athlete, I’ve picked up a couple of tips and tricks on staying motivated to work out all year round. Tip 1 – Write Down Your “why” Honestly, while this might sound super cheesy. However, writing down your why or the reason you are starting your fitness journey and…
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Mission Espresso: Kingtusgi Cafe
All I can say is WOW. This amazing picturesque cafe is honestly a creative dream. When you enter the door you are immediately greeted by a sea of earthy tones that instantly inspire your creativity. The atmosphere felt inviting and while it had its space for collaborative work there was also space for solitary. I saw people reading books and enjoying a nice latte as they entered their world of literature. I ordered an oat milk latte (which now I am obsessed with) and got a house-made coffee cake. Both complimented each other so nicely. I sat in two different spots. The first was the bar area right next to…
