Athleta Chi

I Am A Runner

Team Athleta — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:37:30 +0000

by Kelli Iassogna | I am a mom, a wife, a friend, a member of a huge family, and I finally feel comfortable saying this-- a runner! I work part time and the other two days I volunteer at my children's school, and I bake in my tiny little kitchen... No related posts.

Student of Life, Student for Life

Adri Kyser — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:44:36 +0000

by Adri Kaiser, Featured Athlete | Ever since yoga has been a part of my life I felt the need to learn more about this amazing tradition and way of life. To many of my friends and family members, it seems that I finish a training and then enroll in another one... Some think I am crazy; I like to think I am a student for life... Related Chi:

Going Global

Erin Gray — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:37:32 +0000

by Erin Gray, Featured Athlete | As Friday approached, I had a few things on my mind. First things first -- three loads of laundry and four overnight bags to pack for the kids. Teddy bears, favorite blankets and Star Wars guys were essentials, of course! How was I going to manage to pull this off? But I also had this competitive urge in me as I was prepping for our first trip to California, and our first international qualifier... Related Chi:

Beach Volleyball in Wisconsin?

From Wake-Up Call to Weekly Goals

Anne Marie Sebastiani — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 23:26:08 +0000

by Anne Marie Sebastiani, Triathlon Coach and Certified Personal Trainer | We all have those moments when you stumble upon an old picture and it brings you right back to that moment in your life. Mine's from five years ago, and I vividly remember it being my wake up call to finally do something about my weight and fitness... No related posts.

Alley Loop

Janelle Smiley — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 18:26:07 +0000

by Janelle Smiley, Featured Athlete | This is my first year in the position of the Director of Events for the Crested Butte Nordic Council. We host several events, but the largest is the Alley Loop. This is a great event that draws everyone from the casual recreational to the elite athlete. It requires planning and planning, and is also the largest race that runs through this small town... No related posts.

Living the Lessons of Yoga

Team Athleta — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 17:47:59 +0000

by Julie Peoples-Clark, RYT | Seven years ago, I gave birth to my daughter Ella. My husband and I were so excited to be having a baby. I had a wonderful full-term pregnancy. I ate right, exercised everyday, didn't drink alcohol, and stayed away from anyone who was smoking. My due date came and went and I was two weeks overdue when I finally went into labor... Related Chi:

Born Free: Barefoot Running

Suzie Cooney — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:23:02 +0000

by Suzie Cooney, Featured Athlete | I’ve just stepped into a new world! I guess I’ve been caught in a jungle of rubber and synthetic materials for too long. In the past few months, the topic of barefoot running has weaved its way into my training sphere and conversations, and I’ve become more and more curious about it... Related Chi:

The F-A-M-I-L-Y Principles

Jade Gianakopoulos — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:15:38 +0000

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... No related posts.

Getting Started in Triathlon: Part 1

Sage Rountree — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:35:01 +0000

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... Related Chi:

Beach Volleyball in Wisconsin?

Erin Gray — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 18:52:28 +0000

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... Related Chi: