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  • The Body Is Ready When The Mind Is Steady

    The Body Is Ready When The Mind Is Steady

    Spinx Run Fest 10K – Greenville, SC Finish Time: 52:42 (8:29/mi) — New PR ✅ They say training is everything, but I’m learning that the real foundation of endurance starts with a calm mind. To be completely honest, I didn’t have the most consistent training block leading up to this…

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  • Back From The Wild ⛺️

    Back From The Wild ⛺️

    I recently took a 2-night / 3-day solo backpacking trip to a local State Park here in South Carolina. I usually try to escape to the woods once every year in the fall. The woods were quiet—the kind that doesn’t come from stillness but from absence. No notifications. No schedules.…

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  • Donut Know How I Ran This Fast 🍩

    Donut Know How I Ran This Fast 🍩

    Fast miles, good coffee, and a great cause—Nike BIG Takeover in Greenville brought the energy. I laced up the new Vomero 18s, ran a 5K PR (24:45 🔥), and left inspired by the community, the art, and the purpose behind the pace. Let’s run it back. 🤙

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  • Finding Joy On The Court

    Finding Joy On The Court

    I left a draining job with no backup plan—just a hope for something better. Today I’ve found joy in the grind, on and off the pickleball court and ultimately making space for what matters.

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  • How To Build Mental Resilience On The Pickleball Court

    How To Build Mental Resilience On The Pickleball Court

    Mental resilience is the secret weapon of great pickleball players. Learn how to train your mind, stay focused under pressure, and recover like a pro.

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