After taking a week off to recover from injured legs and flare-ups from FND (Functional Neurological Disorder), I\u2019m finally back in the gym preparing for Hyrox \u2014 only 3 weeks away.
Today\u2019s session was intense. Despite the brain fog, tremors, headaches and paralysis episodes, I pushed through and achieved a new personal record on the sled push and pull \u2014 215kg.
This journey is teaching me to train smarter, listen to my body, and never give up on myself. My body is my temple, and my mind is ready for whatever life throws at me.
Every morning I pray to Buddha for strength and light, grateful for life, family, and the ability to keep moving forward.
Namo Buddhaya
\u201cThe strongest souls are built through the hardest battles.\u201d
#HyroxTraining #LivingWithFND #MentalStrength #FitnessJourney #NamoBuddhaya<\/p>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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