Today looking back on what the years has been i have to say its been a year with many emotions good and bad I want start by saying qualifying and competing at Nationals was a life changing memory for as I'm more pumped and dedicated to be at nationals again and earn a spot to go to Paris 2024. its been a roller-coaster juggling work training and family but the most satisfying thing has-been to be a part of all these...
The time trial for the opportunity to represent Team USA in Tokyo at the Paralympic Games is finally here. It has been a long journey and a lot of my friends and family have sacrificed so much for me to be able to go for this goal. I have a passion for riding my bike and getting faster but, a passion without that support is nothing to me. My wife has been there from day 1 and has seen me...
Traveling internationally for the first time since the pandemic is something I will always remember. Since the first World Cup Race was actually going to take place in Belgium, I was both excited and nervous. Excited because I finally get to compete against some of the best in the world and nervous because I am traveling overseas for the first time in a long time as well as, well I AM COMPETING AGAINST SOME OF THE BEST IN THE WORLD!!!...
With Nationals Championship around the corner only a month away my mind is set on preparation covid kept me away from water for over a year with access now to tge water i need to shift gears put in the extra work so we come and compete with tge right mind set. With this being my first time qualifying to Nationals not gonna lie im a bit nervous but i know many peopke are counting on me and ill be putting...
Super stocked to see this month of March with alot of consistency on my behalf despite of all the responsibilities I have on my plate as a dad husband athlete and work I feel able to have better time management to improve in logging in my training just the other day my coach said he has been seeing progress. With that said it gives me motivation to keep pushing harder i can't wait for us to get back to a stable...
Whats the reward for hard work? More hard work. After having a pretty successful Swamp Classic and getting some of the rust from the lack of racing knocked off, there is no time for celebrations or for time off. This is not one of the goals from this 2021 year. The ultimate goal is the Tokyo Paralympic Games. Since this is the goal, I need to get back to my training sessions right away. Racing is fun and, honestly, the...
Day 5 Race Day 2, the Crit. This day did not start at all how I wanted it to. After a good road race and time trial, my bike decided it did not want to cooperate this morning. For some reason, my rear derailleur became completely unresponsive to any input. Luckily, the guys from Carbonbike USA were there to lend me a hand and to lend me an operable rear derailleur. After changing the part and getting changed into my Team...
Day 4 Race Day is finally here and I am nervous and anxious. The road race is the first race to begin and I know the bike is good, I know that I have had good training the last year, and I know the course. It is time to get out there and ride. It is time to have fun and trust my training. We are all lined up and it is time to go. As I cross the finish line I...
Today we look back at all the ups and downs we been through as an athlete, and thank God for blessing us so much .although time management has been a struggle for me and my family we have still managed to live life take care of the things at home and focus on my training lately some of my biggest challenges have been keeping my Stump healthy to run and bike the necessary to be strong in my...
Day 2 Bikes are unpacked and ready for a little bit of training to get used to this Florida humidity and time zone. We are riding with Team USA Paracyclist, Brandon Lyons, around his community. He has welcomed into his home for a couple days before we all race in the Swamp Classic. The ride was relatively flat and long. It was good to ride outside and with other handcyclists. My training typically consists of either riding on the trainer inside...
