by Jade Gianakopolous, Xterra Triathlete | Had anyone suggested in early 2000 that I would finish the decade as an Xterra World Championship Triathlete, I wouldn’t have believed it. That year I gave birth to my first daughter and became pregnant again within a few months. By 2001 my body needed to shed 55 pounds of excess body weight. I found ways to harmonize fitness with motherhood…
Getting Started in Triathlon: Part 1
February 24, 2010 By 28 Comments
by Sage Rountree, USA Triathlon Certified Expert Coach & Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher | What is this crazy thing called triathlon? Three sports in one event—usually swim, bike, and run, and usually in that order. It’s a great way to expand your skill set and your approach to training…
Beach Volleyball in Wisconsin?
February 23, 2010 By 2 Comments
by Erin Gray, Featured Athlete | The first tournament of the season began in Sussex, Wisconsin. I know what you are thinking — beach volleyball in the midwest, in February?? Yes! My partner Kat and I decided to start our season a little early with our first tournament at an indoor sand volleyball facility in Wisconsin…
Globe Trotting
February 22, 2010 By 5 Comments
by Andrea Smalling, Featured Athlete | Running is so completely flexible. Rain, shine, sleet or snow. On roads, trails, mountains, and plains. In big cities, out in the country, or along the beach. Alone or with friends, with music or without. Fast or slow, long distances or short. There’s always an opportunity to get out there and move…
Pilates On the Go: Double Leg Stretch
February 18, 2010 By 1 Comment
by Tara Krolczyk, Featured Athlete | It’s the month of love… time to give those abdominals some extra love and attention! Continuing on with our stomach series is a great way to give yourself some tender loving care. The Double Leg Stretch, which is the second exercise in the stomach series…
Cross Training and Injury Prevention
February 17, 2010 By 8 Comments
by Mary DeLaney, Featured Athlete | When people ask me what I do to stay fit, I reply “it depends on the season.” Participating in a variety of sports not only keeps all my muscle groups working, but also it stimulates my mind…
Spring 2010 Behind the Scenes Video
February 15, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Sure it’s still cold somewhere, but it’s warm and wonderful behind-the-scenes of our Spring 2010 catalog photo shoot…
Get Fit for Riding the Waves
February 12, 2010 By 15 Comments
by Bev Sanders, Founder Las Olas Surf Safaris | It amazes me how many mature women have considered the sport of surfing, but think it’s strictly for the young. As one who started surfing at age 44, I believe it’s never too late. And once you start there’s no reason to stop. Thirteen years of teaching women to surf has taught me some things. Foremost, surfer girls come in all shapes, sizes, and from all walks of life. ..
Sankalpa: Set Your Intention
February 11, 2010 By 5 Comments
by Adri Kyser, Featured Athlete | I cannot believe we are already in the month of February. It seems like yesterday when we were waiting for the new year to come, ready to embrace it with new hopes and a new attitude. If you are anything like me, you like to write down your goals — or what I like to call MY INTENTIONS. It is never the wrong time to set your intentions…
Finding My Inspiration
February 9, 2010 By 37 Comments
by Rachel Coleman, Featured Athlete | For me there was one thing… one thing I really wanted to accomplish just to prove to myself that I was still alive. Sure I was married, I had kids, and I had a company, but I wanted to work toward something for me. Just for me…
