The dock was cold. The water colder. One kiss, one breath — and I slipped into the silence of Lake Wawasee.

Last week brought me to my knees. An upper respiratory infection hit me like a full-body shutdown—coughs, migraines, body aches, and endless mucus that left me feeling defeated and terrified I was losing everything I’d built. Each day out of the water felt like confidence slipping away.

Training log for August 26–27, featuring brand photoshoots, a track workout, trail running in the rain at Chain O’ Lakes, an 8k swim, surfing behind a new Malibu Wakesetter, mobility work, and podcasting. Discover the realness of daily endurance training, balancing running, swimming, recovery, and storytelling with vulnerability and inspiration.

From a 50-mile TT bike grind to a flawless trail run at Chain O’Lakes, today’s training was equal parts grit, recovery, and way too much arroz con pollo. Here’s how it all went down — plus the gear and lessons that are shaping Lap the Lake 2025.