Category Archive: Fitness

The Fun & Funny Fitness Bitch: A Donut, Handful of Jujubes & Shot of Dopamine

Introducing the Fun & Funny Fitness Bitch: The Series Read here https://marychang-10894.medium.com/the-fun-funny-fitness-bitch-a-donut-handful-of-jujubes-shot-of-dopamine-899123c0c648?sk=62a3dea77b881ce3cafadbf94143db7b Photo by N.J. McMillan

Rate this:

Finding Shine in 2022 After Darkness

20 things that helped me see beyond the past & be seen Published in response to a 2022 Medium Challenge. https://marychang-10894.medium.com/finding-shine-in-2022-after-darkness-c670763317ea?sk=6e016637558fac44e0d55d9092d824fe

Rate this:

How to Tame the Envy Dragon: What Worked Wonders for Me

The Power of Grit vs. The Poison of Envy This is a story of how envy inspired me to get fit. Published in Better Humans. https://betterhumans.pub/how-to-tame-the-envy-dragon-what-worked-for-me-4c5d1d6d8284?sk=3c8abf785cb340d1bbffc70b1f8c3804 Published by Better Humans Explore your potential,… Continue reading

Rate this:

The Underdog Races Again

My fitness journey continues. It’s been almost four years since I incorporated daily exercise, personal fitness challenges, and races into my lifestyle. This story is about my first-ever ocean swim triathlon (my second… Continue reading

Rate this:

Doing My First-Ever Triathlon at Age 51 & How it Changed My Life

Why I never stop trying and how I trained for the race in 29 days! Last month I did my first-ever triathlon! My article about my experience has been published in Better Humans.… Continue reading

Rate this:

The “Click” Moment of Cold Open Water Swimming: The click is shocking — but I’m hooked. Facing my fear of drowning & how I became a superhero with goggles

This is a story that may inspire you to try wild water swimming or understand why the hell people get addicted to this crazy, bone-chilling fitness activity. It’s written by someone ordinary (me)… Continue reading

Rate this:

The Awesome Marathon Adventure

I checked off one of the things on my summer bucket list!

Rate this:

My First Race on Snowshoes: The Avalanche & the Bum Slide

Published in “In Fitness and In Health” on Medium. I’ve been waiting to submit to this fitness publication for a few months, but I couldn’t figure out which story to write for them.… Continue reading

Rate this:

Reaching The Other Side: Braving cold waters, one swim at a time.

Published in “Modern Parent” on Medium. My writing journey on Medium continues. Looking back at my stories so far on the platform since November, there seems to be a theme developing with the… Continue reading

Rate this:

I’m 50—fabulous or f*cked? Giving the middle finger to middle age.

Published in “The Haven” on Medium. As part of my writing journey, I’ve been challenging myself to write in different genres on Medium, and I’ve been working on this humor piece for the… Continue reading

Rate this:

  • Enter your email address to follow this marychangstorywriter and receive notifications of new posts by email.

  • Follow MARY CHANG on WordPress.com