Hello! My name is Riley Harding, and I am a student-athlete at Ithaca College where I swim and study exercise science so I can learn how to improve human performance. I swim breast & IM primarily, and my favorite event is the 200 breaststroke. Outside of the pool, I am an avid reader and writer. My favorite genre is fantasy and romance, and I am currently writing my own novel. I also enjoy painting in my spare time. While doing these activities, you can almost always catch me with a coffee in hand (unless it's past 2pm because I want to protect my sleep). As a student-athlete, I know how strenuous practicing and competing can be while also trying to manage the academic workload. Because of this, I make sure to prioritize my recovery by drinking enough water, eating well, stretching and doing yoga, and making sure I get enough sleep so that I can fuel my performance day after day.