As I get ready for my upcoming English Channel swim on July 20–27, 2018, I reflect on the past 2 years of training.
I recently told my students that success comes with many failures. It’s how you handle those failures that defines who you…
The alarm beeps at 4:50am and I jump out of bed. I pour coffee into a travel mug and slather peanut…
I wake up and look at the thermostat. It reads 41 degrees. I shake my head and wonder why…
I stand in the shower, cold water running down my back. My teammates complain that all the warm water is gone. I smile — the ice cold water feels refreshing after a “hot” pool swim.