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…

by Mayachela (Maya) Garcia, CSCS | In need of some inspiration to spearhead your fitness goal for the New Year? Check out how Karen King went on a simple online shopping trip that turned into a life changing decision to get healthy from the inside out. May her incredible story serve as a catalyst for anyone in search of some motivation to spring into action in 2010…

by Rachel, Try Athlete | Becoming a Try Athlete was much easier than I thought it would be. For so many years I had the urge to get out and do it, but the fear and stigma kept me back. Sure, there is fear involved in trying something new, but I have learned fear is just part of the fun. My most recent “try” was a two-part event: diet and exercise…

by Holly Brooks, Nordic Ski Coach
My days usually go something like this: Wake up, feed the cat, hug my husband and drink LOTS of coffee before packing and repacking for the day ahead of me. I usually train (myself) in the mornings, then change out of my sweaty sporty bra in a parking lot (when I hope no one is looking), race to my office for office work, then coach adult athletes at noon, change out of another sweaty sports bra at a red light…

by Ursula Grobler James
Shortly after 2009 appeared on the calendar, I boarded a plane heading for Spain (Barcelona, to be more precise, but the rhyming is carrying me away!). Home for me is Seattle, and the last winter months can be depressing if you train or compete in an outdoor sport…

with Kathleen Burke Jensen & Sage Rountree
The countdown is on as Kathleen tapers in preparation for another personal first — a 100 mile bike ride as a member of Team Fatty in the LiveStrong Challenge. Let’s join her and coach Sage Rountree in their final session before the big day…

with Kathleen Burke Jensen & Sage Rountree
Let’s catch up on Part 2 of the virtual coaching sessions with Sage Rountree advising Kathleen Burke Jensen as she prepares to attempt a personal first—a 100 mile bike ride as a member of Team Fatty in the LiveStrong Challenge…

with Kathleen Burke Jensen & Sage Rountree
Last year Kathleen Burke Jensen left behind her life as a self-proclaimed non-athlete and joined the ranks of the first time triathlete with coach Morgan Filler guiding her through the challenges of open water swimming. For 2009, Kathleen is attempting another personal first—a 100 mile bike ride as a member of Team Fatty in the LiveStrong Challenge. This year we introduced Kathleen to Sage Rountree, USA Cycling certified coach. We invite Athleta Chi readers to eavesdrop on their conversation…

by Mayachela (Maya) Garcia, CSCS
Interested in learning to lift kettlebells? It’s vital that you first learn some of the technical aspects of kettlebell lifting in order to safely begin your program. In this exclusive instructional series for Athleta Chi, the first foundational movement we’ll cover is the one-handed Kettlebell Swing…

by Sage Rountree, USA Triathlon Certified Coach and Registered Yoga Teacher
Here on Athleta Chi, you’ll find my plans to get you through a fast 5K, 10K, or half marathon race. But if you’re not already running, that doesn’t mean it’s out of reach…