I’m always amazed at the fears that people have when it comes to surfing. There are risks associated with this sport, but many are minimal. After being struck in the face by a paddleboard earlier this year, I realize that freak accidents can happen even among experienced surfers. Getting over my fear of being hit [...]
Snowboard to Surfboard: Yoga for Surfers
March 26, 2012 By 5 Comments
Don’t get me wrong, I love winter. Cross country skiing, snowboarding, more downtime, more naps and more time to nurture yourself with quite time. But, like all animals in nature, we too need to think about the onset of spring and prepare ourselves. Which, for Women’s Quest, means swimming in Hawaii and surfing in Costa [...]
Water Polo 101
March 19, 2012 By Leave a Comment
We often get asked to describe how the game of water polo is played. Water polo can be related to many different sports, but I think it is most easily described as a mix of basketball, hockey, and soccer… but in the pool, of course! Water polo is similar to soccer because there is a [...]
Athleta Sponsors 2012 USA Women’s Water Polo Team
March 15, 2012 By 8 Comments
Athleta is committed to celebrating women and their amazing capacity, so we’re thrilled to announce our sponsorship of the 2012 USA Women’s Water Polo Team, a group of 17 exceptional women who, collectively, have 12 Olympic medals, 16 World Championship titles and 85 years of water polo experience. Their athletic accomplishments are beyond impressive, but [...]
Becoming a Surfer Girl
February 20, 2012 By 6 Comments
Lying on my chunky blue surfboard, I craned my neck back to the right to see a wave growing higher and closer to where I was floating in the shallow water. “See that one?” asked my surf instructor, Nicole Pratt. “You’re going to catch it.” On my first day surfing in Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit at [...]
Starting from Scratch
January 27, 2012 By 14 Comments
If you read my bio you know that I compete in three-event barefoot waterskiing. Our three events are wake slalom, tricks, and jump — all done on our feet! Before you tune out because you aren’t interested in (or familiar with) barefoot waterskiing, let me say this: my story is your story. Barefooting may be [...]
Cold Water Surfing Tips
December 28, 2011 By 5 Comments
Let’s face it — warm water is ideal for any surfer. Unfortunately, many surf spots only have warmer water temps for a few months out of the year. One good thing about the weather getting colder is that there are usually better waves in the fall and winter months, and most surf spots are less [...]
SUP in Maui – Aloha!
June 8, 2011 By 4 Comments
I just returned from OluKai Premium Footwear’s 3rd Annual Ho’olaule’a Stand Up Paddle Board and OC1 Races that were held May 14-15, 2011. OluKai invited me as their special guest and Athleta Ambassador, to experience the event for myself and participate in one of the paddling events. The Ho’olaule’a is a two-day ocean festival celebrating [...]
Get Yourself in Surfing Shape
May 10, 2011 By 7 Comments
Most people who surf on a regular basis are strong, fit individuals in very good shape. I cannot think of any professional surfer who isn’t in top physical condition. However, surfing is a sport that requires both physical and mental strength. It incorporates endurance, power, coordination, balance and most importantly, determination to commit to catching [...]
Stand Up Paddle Yoga
May 5, 2011 By 40 Comments
The sport of Stand Up Paddling (SUP) has really taken off. It seems everyone these days is enjoying, or would like to experience, the feeling of “walking on water.” I just finished reading Suzie Cooney’s enlightening and informative blog on SUP, my boyfriend Adam Kelinson (author of The Athlete’s Plate – Real Food for High [...]
