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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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…
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Mission Espresso – Cafe Georgetown
If you adore a cute coffee shop and the smell of espresso beans in the morning, you are going to love this new adventure I am embarking on. Mission: Espresso → Find The Best Coffee Shop in Washington DC The tasks are simple each week I’ll review new coffee shops that I find. Then, I’ll rate each of the 4 categories out of 4 stars. 1. Instagram worthy 2. Coffee Taste 3. Location 4. Ability to do work Then I will combine those scores to give you the overall average. Sounds great! OF COURSE, it’s definitely going to be a whole LATTE fun. Now that the formalities are out of…
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Should you Drink Coffee Before your Workouts?
If you are dying to have better workouts or training sessions but don’t want to go down the rabbit hole of finding out what substances are legal. You don’t have to look any further than your pantry or your nearest Dunkin. Coffee might very well be your answer. As an athlete, it is something that I consume often in order to enhance my performance legally and safely. Coffee contains caffeine, which if you weren’t aware is a nervous system stimulant and the world’s most widely consumed psychoactive drug. Don’t be scared, it’s safe and best used in moderation. Coffee addictions are real, even I fall in and out of it.…
