Beyond Performance: Athletic Mental Health

The author is captured racing up a hill, deeply focused, and trying to manage their breathing on a challenging hill course

What I Wasn't Expecting on My First Race Back

Returning to competitive cycling after injury, I expected physical challenges but wasn’t prepared for the profound emotional revelation of community acceptance and the realization that I truly belong in this space.

A small sphere is in the center of the frame with a curved line beneath it. Within the sphere, there are increasingly inward spirals culiminating in a dark hole in the center of the sphere.

Endurance Sports as Structured Self Care

Exploring how endurance sports provide a framework for necessary self-care practices, forcing recognition of physical and mental health needs while challenging perspectives on productivity and worth.