Sep 10, 20197 Takeaways from my first Ironman 70.3About one year after witnessing my first Ironman 70.3 as a spectator, I found myself standing on the beach in Santa Cruz, California, about to race into the water as a competitor in that very same race. My reasons for signing up were myriad. I’d been a distance runner for…Triathlon6 min readTriathlon6 min read
Jan 4, 2019Get running: 6 steps to 5kThis post originally appeared on onemedical.com. Whether you’re looking to get in shape, you want a more productive way to manage your stress, or you just want to get outdoors more often, running is a great way to incorporate fitness into your daily routine. As with any other physical activity…Running4 min readRunning4 min read
Jan 4, 2019Making sense of your insurance deductibleThis post originally appeared on onemedical.com. If you’ve ever received a high medical bill for what you thought would be a relatively straightforward office visit, you’ve probably become acquainted with your health insurance deductible. While we’re used to deductibles when it comes to automotive or home insurance, health insurance deductibles…Healthcare3 min readHealthcare3 min read
Jan 4, 20195 ways to relieve stress during the holidaysThis post originally appeared on onemedical.com. The holiday season can truly be the most wonderful time of the year. Who doesn’t love indulging on the season’s best foods and checking out neighborhoods decked out in lights? But between social obligations, shopping, and celebratory meals, it can also be stressful. The…Mindfulness3 min readMindfulness3 min read
Jan 1, 2019December in 19 podcastsOr how I spent my Christmas vacation — Podcasts are great. But trying to figure out which podcasts to listen to? Less great. In December, I ended up having a lot of time on my hands and was able to listen to quite a few of them. Some came as recommendations from friends/family, some I randomly stumbled upon…Podcast6 min readPodcast6 min read
Jun 18, 20183 Americans Walk Into an Irish Bar in Russia…Everyone gets a little stir crazy in the Olympic bubble. Whether you’re figuring out the intense security protocols or marveling at the way the buses deftly barrel up winding mountain roads or, you know, watching the world’s best athletes win medals, there’s a lot going on. And around the midpoint…Short Story6 min readShort Story6 min read
Jun 18, 2018Bringing Creative Thinking Into ContentThis post originally appeared on launchsquad.com. Recently, the San Francisco content team attended The Bold Italic’s The Sum Conference. The event brought design-oriented individuals into one place to share their experiences with creativity. The speakers ranged from self-taught dancers (YouTube sensation Karen X. Cheng) to Stanford University professors to artists…Creativity3 min readCreativity3 min read
Jun 18, 2018So You Majored in Psychology…This post originally posted on launchsquad.com. Contrary to popular opinion, psychology is a lot more than talking about your feelings. Psychology is defined as “the science of mind and behavior.” …Marketing3 min readMarketing3 min read
Jan 15, 2015My Road to SochiFebruary 5, 2014, was a day I had been anticipating for quite awhile. My suitcase had been open on the floor for days, and various pieces of clothing had been sorted into piles long before. Even though living several hours from my family has made me pretty adept at packing…Sochi6 min readSochi6 min read
