And the SUP Contest Winner Is… (Plus a Bonus)
Thanks to all who entered our contest to Win a Siren Stand Up Paddle Board. Judges Kristy, Amanda, Suzie, and Megan put their hearts into considering each entry, and input from the Athleta Chi community — who stopped by to highlight their favorites with a “thumbs-up” — was a huge help. After thoughtful deliberation, we’re thrilled to announce the winner…
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The Secret to Surfing Bigger Waves
by Holly Beck, Pro Surfer & Adventurer | The scariest part of surfing big waves isn’t the wave you catch, but the wave that catches you. I was in Fiji recently surfing an offshore reef pass with a few friends. The waves were big. I’m talking about serious triple-overhead barreling monsters hollow enough for the male pros to stand up tall with arms out wide or straight overhead and still not touch the lip. The waves jumped up suddenly then stampeded sideways along the shallow, colorfully sharp reef. I’m a professional surfer, but I’ll admit that I was scared…
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Building Swim Confidence
by Anne Marie Sebastiani, Triathlon Coach and Certified Personal Trainer | First my confession: swimming is not my strength. Oh how I wish it were! I really, really do. But what I’ve come to learn over the past few years in triathlon training is you can tell which ladies grew up swimming, and which ones did not. I, my friend, did not…
{more»} Videos+Tutorials
Kettlebell Tutorial: One Arm Push Press
by Mayachela (Maya) Garcia, CSCS | The one arm push press is a foundational movement of kettlebell lifting. Aside from being a building block of good function and athletic mobility, the one arm push press has many attributes that can benefit women of all ages…
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Chandra Krama: Summer Yoga
by Margaret Burns Vap, Big Sky Yoga Retreats | Summer’s in full swing, and while that means lots of good things, it can also feel a little too hot sometimes. Most of us love the chance to get outdoors more often to enjoy warmer temps and longer days, but too much heat and humidity can feel oppressive…
{more»} Adventure Travel
Active Travel: Rethink Your VacationMary DeLaney | Travel is wonderful! It stimulates your mind and can unleash that adventurous side of you. But, I often hear women say, “I hope I can keep my weight gain under 10 pounds on my vacation.” If you are one of those gals, time to rethink your vacation. When you are browsing the guide books, choose trips where you will be active…
{more»} Climbing
Catching Up With the SmileysIt’s been a while since we checked in on Janelle Smiley and her husband Mark as they continue their quest to complete the 50 Classic Climbs of North America. Let’s check in on their progress…
{more»} Triathlon
Xterra West Championshipby Jade Gianakopoulos, Xterra Triathlete | The Xterra West Championship race on April 25th took place in the Mojave Desert at Lake Las Vegas. Qualifying for the Xterra World Championship race for a second time was foremost on my mind when deciding to do this race. I anticipated it to be one of the most challenging triathlons I had ever finished because of its steep mountain climbs and dangerous terrain all under a scorching desert sun…
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Training for a Marathon: Part 2by Sage Rountree, USA Triathlon Certified Expert Coach & Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher | As you move deeper into marathon training, you’ll need to pay special attention to taking care of yourself while you handle the workload. Proper nutrition and rest are critical, and they’re the focus of this piece…
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