Beyond Performance: Athletic Mental Health

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The Swift Summit 200 v8 Unveiled new Self Discoveries

Acknowledgements: I again extend my deepest gratitude to the organize and all of the volunteers who made this possible. Here is how I found a new layer to my own answer to why? To my pacing buddy and fellow commiserator, thank you for being a part of this journey. 💜🚴🏼‍♀️ There are all sorts of responses when I tell someone I did an ultra endurance ride. The most common of then is expectedly a flavor of “Why in world you do that?!!” It’s something that is beyond belief–even to some of my cycling friends. This weekend I realized that my answer to the question of why has been subtly evolving. ...

How I Use Health Metrics for Subjective Introspection

Exploring how health metrics data reveals unexpected correlations between physical indicators and mental/emotional well-being.

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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.

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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.