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Cheers to Life
2023-04-21 16:50:24 UTC
There is something radically philosophical, and beautiful, about taking part in a sport that reminds you (daily) of the fragility of life. I have spent the entirety of my life pursuing what it means to be an athlete. I grew up kicking a soccer ball, dabbling in volleyball, swimming, and…
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European Racing: Day 1 of Many
2023-02-14 13:49:40 UTC
UCI 1.Pro Clásica de Almería
We stood on the line for 30 minutes. The spanish race directors, the mayor of Almería, our team cars, and us. All 100 or so riders, nervously staring ahead, waiting. And then — the race began.
After only racing for one year, jumping into a…
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Freedom of the Imperfect
2023-01-10 23:55:28 UTC
Nothing has to be perfect. Because nothing can be
Perfectionism can push you to achieve incredible feats, but it can also freeze you. For as long as I can remember, I have felt this push deep in my bones. This need for perfection, this fear of doing things wrong, getting…