My First Ironman: Where the Road to a World Record Begins
A story of struggle, endurance, and learning to believe in myself
I stood on the beach wall staring out into the ocean as the sun rose, forming the most beautiful purples and pinks. I thought to myself: “Today, I find out if the work I put in over the last seven months was enough.” “Today, I find out if the chase towards a world record begins […]
My Ironman preparation: zero to Ironman in 7 months
My journey from having no experience in endurance sports to running an Ironman
When I decided to train for an Ironman, I wasn’t coming in with a background in endurance sports; I was starting from scratch. For me, it wasn’t about chasing numbers or obsessing over the fanciest gear; it was about stepping away from the pressure and seeing what would happen if I simply tried to do […]
More Than Just Books: My Favorite Bookstores in Boston
A tour around unique Boston Bookstores and why each one is worth a visit.
People who love visiting bookstores know that it isn’t just about the books but also the environment. Personally, bookstores remind me that there are so many different worlds out there and so much to learn. I love picking up a book and feeling how floppy it is (if you know you know) and imagining myself […]
Why Boston is the Best and Worst City for Running
My thoughts on a city where it seems like everyone runs
Let me paint a picture for you: it’s 7:30 am on a Saturday in September of 2024, and I’m in a sedan driving down Memorial Ave on my way to move into my new dorm. My boyfriend is driving while I look out the window at the city I will call home for the next […]
My best and worst 5 books of 2024
47 books later and I’m ready to share some thoughts
DISCLAIMER: this blog post has what might be considered some HOT takes and some books you’ve probably never heard of. Welcome to my inner book thoughts of 2024. I loved reading as a kid but my attention span wasn’t always that great. For example, I’ve still never made it all the way through the Harry […]
