We’re Back!

Hey Everyone, we’re back!! This week we had our 1st full week of training back after about 3 months off. It’s kind of funny to see how in shape we were at the qualifier and how hard our routines truly are!! We are dying just attempting the smallest sections!! Everyone knows that this break wasContinueContinue reading “We’re Back!”

Concussions: Part 2

The aftermath of a hit to the head is something surreal. Everything started to go in slow motion, from the time I saw the bubbles underwater to breathing for the first time to then trying to swim to the side of the pool. My coach at the time, was watching me. I told her IContinueContinue reading “Concussions: Part 2”

Concussions: Part 1

Not many people understand why I am an advocate for concussion awareness. My experience with concussions was horrible, to say the least, and everyone in this sport or any other high impact sport needs to understand the risks before they jump in head first. To this day I still take these risks… 3 concussions later,ContinueContinue reading “Concussions: Part 1”

Rio

To our supporters: I have never known what heartbreak really feels like until today. My body, my heart and my mind are mourning a loss almost as great as a loss of a loved one. When I was young I only knew that the Olympics was a dream, something at the end of the roadContinueContinue reading “Rio”

Olympic Qualifying Week

Hey Everyone,  Well, the time is finally upon us! We have arrived in Rio for our Olympic Qualifier!!! We have been waiting for this moment for the last 4 years, with many obstacles along the way, we have come back stronger every time. With each new struggle we have grown closer and learned how toContinueContinue reading “Olympic Qualifying Week”

Puerto Rico

5 days until offical training in Rio Hey Everyone,  Well, it has been about a week an a half since we have been training here in San Juan and I must say it’s been an intense, yet gratifying camp so far! We have taken a new approach towards this competition, mainly being that we areContinueContinue reading “Puerto Rico”