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26.2 Miles Long and a Mile High: 10 Chilling and Thrilling Memories from my Colfax Denver Marathon Training and Race

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On Feb. 15, 2025, I ventured toward the front range of the Rocky Mountains for my weekly long run. The weather after Valentine’s Day was hardly picturesque — cloudy and in the mid-30’s — but the chill was hardly a barrier for a well-bundled runner like myself. A dash of flurries in my first miles … Continue reading 26.2 Miles Long and a Mile High: 10 Chilling and Thrilling Memories from my Colfax Denver Marathon Training and Race

Mountain Time: Reflecting on my season on the inside with Broncos Country

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DENVER — Super Bowl Sunday was memorable this year, and for me, it came with plenty of reflections about all things NFL after spending a season on the inside. From July training camp to Week 18 in January, I served as the digital media intern for the Denver Broncos, with responsibilities ranging from uploading press … Continue reading Mountain Time: Reflecting on my season on the inside with Broncos Country

All In: Inside the Las Vegas Grand Prix’s mission to build Las Vegas’ next sports success story

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Note from the author: The following longform feature is my capstone project for my Master's of Science in Journalism degree at Northwestern University. This marked my first time covering Formula One in any capacity and included interviews with Las Vegas experts, coverage of NASCAR's first-ever street race in July in Chicago and on-site reporting from … Continue reading All In: Inside the Las Vegas Grand Prix’s mission to build Las Vegas’ next sports success story

Welcome to Atlanta: How my journalism residency at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution sports desk compared to expectations

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ATLANTA — This spring, school looked a lot different.  I can’t remember any other year when my day started at 2 p.m., when my homework was circulated to thousands of people I had never met or when watching sports was a welcome obligation, rather than a midday distraction. So I don’t think it’s hyperbole to … Continue reading Welcome to Atlanta: How my journalism residency at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution sports desk compared to expectations

Fight Till The Finish: My Experience Running the 2021 Chicago Marathon

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Last spring, I penned a reported personal essay about my experience training for the Chicago Marathon, from the moment I got the fateful acceptance email to the end of my training in June.  Plenty has happened since then — not least of which, the marathon itself — and it’s about time for an update. My … Continue reading Fight Till The Finish: My Experience Running the 2021 Chicago Marathon