Category Archive: Fitness

Swimming is My Happy Place | November Six Word Photo Story Challenge: “Happiness”

Cold or tropical — this is joy. We’re open for submissions and invite you to submit to the current November Challenge “Happiness” this month, led by the vibrant Vidya Sury, Collecting Smiles. Can you tell a story… Continue reading

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A Wild Swim, Joy Ride & Rock Star Run

Published in Age of Empathy. My experience doing the 2023 Vancouver Triathlon Photo by Mark Bates Photography

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Comfortably Numb in Seven Minutes: Journey Of a Mermaid

https://humanparts.medium.com/comfortably-numb-in-seven-minutes-d86dbade8301?sk=41adfc6de0fc830bbc37ea113bdde8af My swimming story has been featured in Human Parts.

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What’s Canyoning? Summer Thrill Seekers Cliff Jump, Rappel Down Waterfalls & Swim Through Tunnels Mission IS Possible: No experience required. And you don’t need to be a stuntman.

Do you have a summer bucket list? This could be your next adventure! Read the full article here.

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The Fun & Funny Fitness Bitch: How To Wake Up Before 6AM If You’re NOT a Morning Person

https://marychang-10894.medium.com/the-fun-funny-fitness-bitch-how-to-wake-up-before-6am-if-youre-not-a-morning-person-8b85537ecbe1?sk=26977a48c8b3914ba253f71b5d58ffe8

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The Fun & Funny Fitness Bitch: I Hit My Goal Weight & Rock a Bikini, But I Still Want Donuts — Help!

Yep, that’s me in the photo…standing on my head, but still thinking about donuts! Check out my story, and what I learned when I asked an expert, “What are three simple things I… Continue reading

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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

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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

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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

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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

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