Mallorca 70.3: The Finish Line Still Counts
After finishing the Mallorca 70.3 twelve minutes past the cutoff, I reflect on why this race mattered beyond official results[…]
Mallorca 70.3: The Finish Line Still Counts – The “Run”
A heartfelt account of the challenging run at Mallorca 70.3, where pain, perseverance, and connection with a fellow runner made[…]
Mallorca 70.3: The Finish Line Still Counts – The Bike
Facing wet roads, gear troubles, and exhaustion during the Mallorca 70.3 bike segment, I wrestled with the temptation to quit[…]
Mallorca 70.3: The Finish Line Still Counts – The Swim
A personal reflection on the challenging swim leg at Mallorca 70.3—from early doubts and panic to finally reaching the swim[…]
I am freaking out inside
In the days before my Ironman race in Mallorca, I’m navigating stress, unexpected challenges, and the calm moments that remind[…]
The Trip Becomes Real
Reflecting on the emotional and logistical preparation before a significant trip that turned hopes and training into reality.
Before Mallorca: Showing Up
I leave for Mallorca in less than a week, and this race has become much more than a race. It[…]
Two Realities
Every day, it feels like I am living in two realities at the same time. In one, life keeps moving.[…]
Showing Up
Mallorca is getting close, but this post is about more than race prep. It is about grief, love, commitment, and[…]
Maybe Broken: Grief After Losing a Child
After a difficult exchange in our dads support group, I spent the night wrestling with what it really means to[…]