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On a dry summer day in August 2007, I joined Soka University of America’s Cross Country team three minutes before the first workout. That impromptu decision led to four wonderful years as a [...]

2017 was incredible. It was tough as hell, but no year is absent of challenges. I love the process of reflecting on the highlights and what I’ve accomplished. I can see how far I’ve come [...]

I’ve been trying to beat my best 5K time from when I was a cross country athlete at Soka University of America. My undergraduate years were when I was in the best shape of my life (so far). [...]

I’ve always talked about how in love I am with my 2011 classmates from Soka University of America (SUA) in Aliso Viejo, California where I pursued my undergraduate studies. Heck, [...]

Dear 2016, I conquered you! I closed out my running of the year on Saturday, December 10th with the Ted Corbitt 15K 2016 race. Seven months and almost sixty miles of racing later, I’m stronger [...]

This was originally published in the Fall 2011- Winter 2012 issue of The Pearl: Soka University of America’s (SUA) Student Magazine. The summer following graduation, I pursued an internship [...]