Women athletes inspire me, but there is a whole new level of admiration for the competitive swimmer. My husband swam competitively for years and my admiration runs deep for the discipline, gracefulness, and strength that it takes to participate. When my children were younger they competed also and I remember specifically delighting in their fearlessness [...]
Protecting Our Smallest Buds: Outdoor Safety Tips
April 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Spring is here. The flowers are blooming and trees are starting to get their gorgeous greenery back. Everyone is shedding winter clothes in favor of lighter layers and heading outside. I’m lovin’ my Headlands Jacket for those last few chilly morning runs and my Hana shorts and Stride top for those warmer, later morning runs. [...]
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 [...]
Spread Your Wings with Spring Yoga
March 13, 2012 By 1 Comment
Birdsong – a sound of spring. So to greet the coming season on the mat, how about incorporating some asanas inspired by birds into your fitness/yoga routine? Like their namesakes, some poses are graceful, like bird of paradise, and some are powerful, like rooster. Even if we can’t fly, we can add flexibility, strength and [...]
Athleta Iron Girl Training Guide
February 27, 2012 By 39 Comments
We collaborated with Iron Girl to create this easy-to-follow training guide for 5k, 10k and half marathon runs along with sprint and intermediate distance triathlons. Each training plan features a daily workout schedule, plus we include nutrition recommendations, a packing list, and a heart rate training guide. Visit any Athleta Store to pick up this [...]
Partner Yoga
February 13, 2012 By 7 Comments
Ok, so you got yoga down, you can hang with being present, managing your emotions, flailing limbs, dripping sweat etc… but it’s a whole different thing when you add another person into the equation — someone else’s sweat, limbs, and ideas about how things should work. Dealing with yourself is one thing; adding the element [...]
Embrace Mayurasana (Peacock Pose)
January 6, 2012 By 18 Comments
In the yogic traditions, the peacock symbolizes beauty, strength, compassion, and the ability to destroy snakes or, more importantly, digest their venom. It is said that if you practice Mayurasana you will be able to digest the most toxic of poisons. Not that I’m suggesting you go out and down some arsenic, but your digestion [...]
The Power of Your Inner Voice
January 5, 2012 By 10 Comments
Two weeks ago I had surgery on my hip to address an injury that I have had since July. I had been looking so forward to finally getting it done and being able to get on with things that I think I forgot to consider one small thing—REHAB. It’s been a while since I’ve had [...]
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 [...]
Reset Your Mindset
December 21, 2011 By 15 Comments
Do you believe the things people tell you about yourself? Do you believe the things you tell you about yourself? A reader of my Shut Up and Run blog emailed me recently. She had been through a tough time and had gained some weight. Feeling out of sorts and depressed, she decided to go for [...]
