Human Performance
Most of this site runs on a keyboard. This part runs on legs, lungs, and attention. It holds my épée record, the workouts I post on Advisory Hour, and my notes on how I learn.
Section refreshed . Each record below keeps its original date.
Fencing · Épée
I fence épée. On July 15, 2023, I took gold at the Iowa Games, the state’s amateur sports festival. In 2025 I came back and took silver.
That second year, WHO13 Des Moines pulled me off the strip for an interview. I was still in my whites with my glove half off.
The fencing page has the medals, the TV clip, bouts from USA Fencing national events, and a playing card made in 2025. When you get turned into a card, it goes on the website.
Fitness · Workout plans
Workout plan · June 21, 2026
Five minutes of active stretching. Then three rounds on a balance board, a jump rope, and a half-dome balance trainer (BOSU). It ends with a 24-12-6 strength set, plus 3 more reps if you have gas left.
Advanced · August 8, 2026
Two days of high-rep sets for legs, chest, back, arms, and core, with a one-mile finish. The plan says it plainly: this one is not for beginners.
Brain science · Advisory Hour
Advisory Hour · July 9, 2026
Anki is one of the most used apps on my phone. This post covers the shared decks that make it click, and why a habit needs a real chance before you judge it.
Advisory Hour · July 27, 2026
What happens when AI writes code faster than I can learn it? This essay connects that question to practice, memory, and the work of understanding software.
Writing · May to September 2026
I caught myself letting AI write its own prompts, so I started writing my posts by hand again. This page collects what I learned, from Minto’s pyramid to the habit at 200 posts.
Before you try any of it
What works for my body and brain may not work for yours. I write down what I tried and what happened.
The question I care about is simple: does a practice help with learning, focus, recovery, or staying strong over the long run? Try things carefully, and keep what earns its place.