Mera Peak Expedition
My Mera Peak Journey 1. Why Mera Peak2. Leaving Comfort Behind3. First Glimpse of Mera Peak4. From Trek to Expedition5. High Camp6. Reflection Why Mera Peak I tend to choose challenge-based travel. Some people would probably call it a “paincation.” And sometimes there is pain!! It sounds like the opposite of enjoyment, but for me […]
Mera Peak in 1 Word: Courage
When a friend asked me to choose one word to describe the experience, I realised it wasn’t that simple. Some days during the climb, it would have been lean in. Other days, patience. Sometimes just accept what is But looking back, there’s only one word that really stays with me: courage. The courage to start. […]
Marathon Reflections: Trust yourself!
Completed the Barcelona Marathon in 3:28. My goal was simple: enjoy it…though that gets tested after 20 km! I didn’t chase a time. Instead, I focused on staying at 5:00/km, trusting the pace, and not getting carried away by other people’s goals or those passing me. Along the way, I relied on small mantras and […]
HYROX Madrid: Race, Reflect, Repeat
This Race at a Glance My HYROX 2025 Check-In: Madrid Edition Race Weekend Lessons & Reflections From HYROX Madrid Practical Takeaways for HYROX Racers My HYROX Madrid Race-Day Outfit My HYROX 2025 Check-In: Madrid Edition Wrapping up the race year at HYROX Madrid 2025 felt like the perfect ending to a big season. Three HYROX […]
Morocco Travel Itinerary: Mountains, Desert & Coast
My Moroccan Journey Planning the perfect Morocco travel itinerary means combining mountains, desert, and coast for the most amazing trip. 🏙️ Marrakech: Arrival & Medina Wander 🏔️ The High Atlas Mountains: 3x4000m Peaks Challenge Stage 1: Imlil to Toubkal Refuge Stage 2: Toubkal Refuge → Ouanoukrim Twins (4089m) Stage 3: Final Ascent — Mt Toubkal […]
Building Healthy Habits
In This Article My 31-Day Challenge Standout Wellness Practices Key Takeaways Getting Started My 31-Day Challenge I completed the “Building Healthy Habits Challenge” with Insight Timer: a 31-day journey featuring 31 incredible teachers and 31 powerful wellbeing practices. Each day introduced me to fresh wellness techniques, many of which were new to me. What I […]
Diving Deep: What Scuba Taught Me About Skills That Last
In this Article The Dive Experience The Magic of the Underwater World A Skill That Lasts Diving and Life Lessons The Value of Lifelong Skills Resources to Help You Grow Skills That Last: Quick Checklist As summer ’25 arrived and the Balearic Sea warmed, it felt like the perfect time to plan my next dive. […]
Barcelona Triathlon: Powered by Parasocial Relationships
The Company You Keep: How Podcasts and Social Media Shape Your Mindset It’s often said that the people we spend the most time with shape who we become. Today, that influence goes far beyond family and friends. We also form parasocial relationships, the one-sided bonds we create with media figures, influencers, and podcast hosts. Even […]
Life
After two weeks with my mother visiting me in Barcelona, I’m reminded of the quiet blessing it is to have someone in your life who’s lived. Someone who offers wisdom that only years can teach, and perspective that only experience can give. If you’re lucky enough to have someone like that in your life, a parent, […]
Mental Prep Matters
Facing the Mental Noise Before Race Day In May 2022, I finished the Barcelona Marathon, but in the two weeks leading up to it, my mind was piping up with all kinds of negative commentary: What if race day doesn’t go to plan? What if I don’t finish?Numerous “what if” scenarios were playing out in […]