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! →

I’m sure fellow runners can relate. So many things only come up during a run. I like music over podcasts because ideas flow more naturally when I don’t deliberately focus on what is in my ears. This morning during 8.5 miles easy run: Why did I wake up with headache? Is the magnesium I took … Continue reading Few ideas that came up during a run →