I think discipline is power, it’s freedom one buys for the future, yet one needs to choose what to discipline about. This idea came more clear in recent years when I shifted to pursue more what I want and need and let other things to slide as they are not as important. I used to … Continue reading Discipline always? →

This is Sofia shocking response at 8am when I got home from 4:20am flight, getting up 2:40am, and announced that I’m going for a short run. I know…. Rolling eyes. But I needed it to feel it’s a normal day. It was an easy run, jogging, in my usual route. The first 3 miles felt … Continue reading Sofia: who does that?! →

The team of 10 kids did a great job, getting 14 medals home. Lizzy got two silver for relays. So much fun watching the little kids doing their very best and the parents cheering them up. Some kids are so competitive and expects to win and medal all the time. If not, they are disappointed … Continue reading End of swim competition →

Parade before the start of the competition. Lizzy first event where she improved her Pb but finished last. It’s amazing how much placement matters more than the time. She was not happy with the result despite improvement and being placed in the fastest heat. The funny thing was I mistakenly recorded another girl’s swim as … Continue reading Highlight of the day 2 in cuiaba →

Arrived this agriculture rich city 10am, spent few hours at the mall for lunch then took a nap at the hotel before going to the venue for light training. My 2nd swimming trip with Lizzy, 5th trip overall, feeling like a veteran already and get the comforting feeling of good time ahead. This is a … Continue reading we arrived Cuiaba! →