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  • Freedom In Motion

    Freedom In Motion

    12 minutes faster. A new PR. But this run was more than numbers—it was liberation. I’m not finding myself; I’m freeing myself. The cage was never locked. I’m running toward the fire within, chasing freedom on my own terms.

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  • Rory McIlroy: A Masterpiece, At Last

    Rory McIlroy: A Masterpiece, At Last

    Rory McIlroy’s long-awaited Masters win wasn’t just about golf—it was the final piece of a masterpiece over a decade in the making. A reminder that persistence pays off, even when the world says your moment has passed. This is what it looks like when fate finally says yes.

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  • Alive On The Track

    Alive On The Track

    If you had shown me this photo a year ago and asked what it meant to me, I probably would’ve said, “It’s just a track.” But Now? I see something completely different. From numb to alive, running became my path to purpose, presence, and freedom. One stride at a time.

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  • My First Pickleball Medal 🥈

    My First Pickleball Medal 🥈

    Pickleball tests more than just skill—it challenges resilience, patience, and adaptability. In February, I took on a four-week 3.5 Men’s Doubles Ladder League. After a strong start, I slid down the standings, but when it mattered most, I fought back and swept the final week—earning my first medal. 🥈

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  • My First Half Marathon: More Than Just A Race

    My First Half Marathon: More Than Just A Race

    Training for a half marathon isn’t just about race day—it’s about every run before it. The real victory isn’t crossing the finish line; it’s in the discipline, the grit, and the growth along the way. Myrtle Beach Half showed me that the journey is the reward.

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