Stepping out of your comfort zone helps you achieve new accomplishments whether as an athlete or in other areas of your life, such as your career. For me, there is no bigger step than leaving the comforts of a steady job and launching a new business. It comes with so many risks, but for C.J. Riggins, this was […]
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Send Holiday Love to Your Friends in Athletic Style
The Holidays are upon us, and if you’re like me, you may enjoy bringing your personal passions into other areas of life, such as sending out sports-theme holiday cards to all your training friends, coaches etc. A lot of them come from artists on Etsy, which I love supporting creative entrepreneurs. Prices start at $2.95 […]
July’s Featured Plus Size Athlete - Willow B., Commuter Cyclist
“Toot toot! All aboard” - for many years, this is what Willow heard as she commuted to work everyday on the train. OK maybe not those exact words, but that was her commuting routine. Finally one day she had enough and made the switch to cycling to work, 5 days a week. And now, this 38-year […]
5 Tips For Choosing a Bike Store
You’ve decided what type of bike riding you want to do, you have tasted it, laid in bed at night staring at the ceiling and dreaming about that new bike. You want one, got to have it and are saving your money for it. Almost as big of a decision as to what bike you […]
If You Won, What Would You Choose? A Katie K Product Review
Week 2 is now complete of the Unleash Your Inner Warrior contest. Hopefully you’ve entered and are excited think about your training and also what kind of athletic wear you’d choose from Katie K Active. In this product review, I showcase some pieces that I have and would want, if training for a Reebok Spartan race. Take […]
May’s Featured Plus Size Athlete - Estreya, Crossfitter
Moving from one country to another isn’t an easy transition for anyone. You miss your family, your friends and the comfort and familiarities in your life. That is exactly what happened to Estreya in 2014 when her and husband who is in the AirForce, moved to England. Estreya, a 27 year old, stay at home mom originally […]