The “True Goal-Setting” Triathlons Teach Us
When you’re training for a triathlon, there are moments when you suddenly realize something: the process of setting goals for a race is very similar to how we set goals in life. For example, when entering a competition, you aim for a time that feels just within reach if you push yourself a bit. It’s […]
A Heart That Appreciates Each Day
Since I started doing triathlons, my everyday life has changed—quietly, but unmistakably. The biggest change is that feelings of gratitude now come to me naturally. Every morning at 3 a.m., when my alarm goes off, I quietly rise in a still–dark room. When I step outside, the world is still asleep, and only the streetlights […]
A story about realizing the value of a professional coach—something AI and technology can’t replace
The online coach I’m currently working with for triathlon training, Melissa, is truly amazing. Thanks to the training programs she designs, my body—which had been plagued with injuries for years—has transformed as if it belongs to a completely different person. There are countless training plans out in the world. Books, online programs, YouTube… Honestly, getting […]
“A 53-Year-Old’s Challenge: What Finishing a Half Marathon Taught Me”
In April 2025, I completed a half marathon. I still can’t quite believe it. The fact that small, steady efforts each day could take me this far—it’s something my past self could never have imagined. A year ago, this future felt impossible. Back then, just running for 30 minutes made my knees hurt. Because of […]
Triathlon: The Best Tool for Changing Your Life
In life, there are many things that are simply beyond our control. Your position at work, relationships with others, interactions with family, the environment around you—these rarely go the way you want. No matter how hard you try, sometimes your efforts aren’t rewarded. That’s just how the world is. But even in such a world, […]