Head Into Your Run

Go for a run!

I have to write that e-mail. And then check to see if I have coffee. And then I should clean out the garage. After that I’ll go for a run. But first, I need to eradicate world hunger. And find a cure for cancer. Wait. Is that a sore throat I feel…”

Have you had a similar conversation in your head before a run? An avalanche of excuses comes cascading down and that run just doesn’t seem to happen? Well, I don’t know about you, but it happens to me all the time. And after coaching new runners for over a decade, I have heard all of their excuses toobut for each little excuse I have a sack of solutions that will help your brain and your body to get out there and get your running groove on. (more…)

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T9ers Who Dip Together Stay Fit Together

Work Workout Repeat

It’s noon, and our trainer, Jessica, has arrived. It’s time to stop whatever we’re doing, walk the few steps (it’s literally 50 steps) to the gym at the center of our HQ, and prepare to get our butts kicked.

Lunch workouts give us a chance to get to know each other without talking about work! It’s a great way to meet people from other departments I don’t work with on a daily basis. – Meagan, Marketing

Lunchtime is a chance to take a break and recharge — so why not do it the way that we know best? While the other working stiffs in our neighborhood line up outside food trucks on their lunch breaks, we’re doing jump squats and lunges. (more…)

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You Are #OneToughMother

 One tough mother

“Sometimes the strength of motherhood is greater than natural laws.”

– Barbara Kingsolver

To celebrate all the amazing moms in our community we invited you to head to Instagram and tag photos of #OneToughMother in your life, and boy did you blow us away! From mountain biking mothers to zip lining grandmas, jogging stroller moms to marathon running grammies, power tool wielding mamas to devoted dog moms, you rocked our world with your adventures.

And while only one mama could win the Osprey pack full of Title Nine gear (she’s doing the kid-assisted plank above), every one of you is definitely #OneToughMother.

Check out just a few of the awesome photos and stories we received: (more…)

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Our Top Ten List: The Best Swimsuits for Adventurous Women

Deep Dive

YOU MUST PREPARE FOR SWIMSUIT SEASON

And no, we’re not talking about attaining the perfect beach bod. We’re talking about finding the swimsuit that’s built to keep up with your summer adventures. If you’re still romping around your water activities in a suit that just doesn’t cut it – the time to update is now. We’ve put together a list of our favorite swim styles – ones built to withstand the test of water sports, water play, and warm-weather whimsy. (more…)

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