It’s safe to say that Simone Biles’s life is almost entirely different from mine, but our daily routines overlap in one distinct, important way. Every morning, Biles and I both swallow a pill. The medication we both take, methylphenidate (commonly known in the United States as Ritalin or Concerta), is a controlled substance nearly identical… Continue reading Simone Biles, ADHD, and the Grace of Knowing Your Limits
Category: Gymnastics
NCAA Women’s Gymnastics I Loved in 2021
I pretend to not be that into gymnastics, but the truth is, I frequently have NCAA meets streaming in the background during winter weekends, and I have very strong feelings about certain teams and athletes. So when a friend who’s a casual fan (hi Terri!) asked me to link some videos more recent than the… Continue reading NCAA Women’s Gymnastics I Loved in 2021