Athleta Chi

Backroads Takes Athleta to Croatia

Team Athleta — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:56:17 +0000

by Lynny Kramm, Backroads Leader | It was my 3rd season leading trips for Backroads in Croatia, and as I looked around the boat on a rare night off, past the remnants of grilled lamb and vegetables and homemade bread and homemade olive oil and homemade wine, I thought, this is why I travel... Related Chi:

Staying C-A-L-M at Xterra Ohio North East

Jade Gianakopoulos — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:45:02 +0000

by Jade Gianakopoulos, Xterra Triathlete | Ohio’s only race in the Xterra America Tour Series is located at West Branch State Park in Ravenna, Ohio. Like most off-road triathlon venues, the area is rich in recreational opportunities for racers and their families... Related Chi:

Learning New Things

Dina Mishev — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 16:37:30 +0000

by Dina Mishev, Featured Athlete | It’s August. I should be well into biking 10,400 miles as a way to spread the word and raise money for the non-profit I founded earlier this year, Never Too Weak to Wander. Instead, I’m practicing my forehand (and backhand and serve and volley) and learning how to engage my powerhouse while rolling like a ball and doing the 100... No related posts.

Training for a Marathon: Part 3

Sage Rountree — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:49:20 +0000

by Sage Rountree, USA Triathlon Certified Expert Coach & Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher | Congratulations---you’ve made it through the sometimes grueling, always interesting process of training to run 26.2 miles. The race is fast approaching, and your nerves are probably getting frazzled. Let’s look at what you can do on race week and race day to have the best possible experience and finishing time. Related Chi:

Preparing for an Endurance Race: 10 Tips

Aimee Gallo — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 08:00:49 +0000

by Aimee Gallo, Featured Athlete | Marathon runner, indoor cycling coach, holistic nutrition counselor and personal trainer Aimee Gallo offers these tips to help you gear up for an endurance race... Related Chi:

Holistic Sports Nutrition for Endurance Junkies

Stand Up and “Sweep” Your Way to Better Health

Suzie Cooney — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 15:00:38 +0000

by Suzie Cooney, Featured Athlete | Well, by the overwhelming response and stories I read as one of the judges for the most recent ATHLETA and SIREN SUP contest, one can say that any age, any person can “sweep” their way to better health, just about anywhere there is water. People all across the world are “sweeping” their way to better health and having more fun than they ever imagined. “Sweeping” is a slang term used to describe the sport that is going viral faster than any social networking media and changing the world of sports on any body of water... Related Chi:

Fall 2010 Behind-the-Scenes Video

Team Athleta — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 15:00:09 +0000

Let the WORLD be your GYM | For our Fall 2010 photo shoot, Team Athleta traveled to Croatia with guidance from Backroads, the world's #1 active travel company. Join us for an insider's look at what goes into photographing the inspiring athletes who model our performance apparel against the backdrop of Croatia's Dalmatian coast... Related Chi:

Beauty Comes From Within

Team Athleta — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 17:14:13 +0000

by Anna Kaschner | I was suddenly diagnosed with Kidney Disease in 2005, with no prior health issues and nothing chronic in my entire family history. It devastated me at the time, but over the 5 years I spent on Peritoneal Dialysis, I learned to become empowered to stay healthy by eating right, staying active, and keeping a positive mindset. I became a yoga instructor to help empower others, and in October of 2009 I had a kidney transplant --- at age 30... No related posts.

IC Kettlebell Girls on Top of the World

Team Athleta — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 21:03:57 +0000

First All Female Kettlebell Sport Team Takes Silver & Gold | The 2010 World Kettlebell Lifting Championship took place in Chicago on August 7th. Once again, the Ice Chamber Kettlebell Girls went home with a pocket full of hard-earned medals... Related Chi:

Opening Up with the Stand Up Paddle Open

Tara Krolczyk — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 18:40:22 +0000

by Tara Krolczyk, Featured Athlete | It was one of those balmy, calm, Minnesota, end-of-July mornings. By daybreak the thermometer was well on its way to a goal of 90, and the air conditioner was starting to purr like a kitten, begging most of the state to stay indoors. A perfect day to head outdoors for our first LakeSUP.com Stand Up Paddle Open... Related Chi: