WOMXN RUN THE VOTE — MORE THAN A RELAY
What a journey! Beginning with our first conversations more than a year ago, to watching the relay play out online over the past week - our hearts are so full and our engines are revving! When we launched Womxn Run the Vote, we were excited, and also had no idea what to expect. Our official report: THIS COMMUNITY IS TRULY AMAZING
THE ART OF THE RUNNING RESTART
How do you get started with running? Getting out the door is always the hardest part - especially if you’re coming back from illness or injury! Luckily, Running Evolution Coach Beth Baker (also known as the #ButtSlap queen) has the perfect introduction training plan, along with tricks to get you moving.
KNOWLEDGE IS POWER
Vaulter Magazine recently reposted an image that prominently featured a confederate flag. It was offensive, divisive, and absolutely unacceptable to post or share. So I took to Instagram and voiced my opinion. As members and leaders we have an obligation to stand up for what is right. So I did. Simple, right? They take the post down, apologize, and we all move on. But that’s not what happened.
WOMXN RUN THE VOTE: LFG
This community has shown up big time. We maxed out the relay with 10,000 registrants - phenomenal! 10,000 racers will make this race bigger than 82% of US municipalities. That’s incredible! To date, we have collectively raised over $260,000 for Black Voters Matter, smashing our stretch goal of $250,000!!
RUN 4 ALL WOMEN
We have been incredibly honored to partner with Run 4 All Women, who have done much heavy lifting and behind the scenes work to make this relay happen. In support of their collective positive impact and the community benefit of their work, 20% of all Vote Shop sales will go directly to Run 4 All Women.
WORDS FROM THE STOREFRONT: HOW TO BE A GOOD COVID-19 SHOPPER
As a company that values community and making a positive impact through the sharing of experiences, we’re sharing ours, with the hope that a reader might give us a high-five for patience in the midst of a pandemic, learning a tip or two, or finding that “oops, that was me. I’ll be better.” With that, we bring you: How to be a Good COVID-19 Shopper
RUNNING THROUGH TRANSITION
On March 24th, 2019, I found myself in Dodger Stadium, waiting for the Los Angeles Marathon to start. Despite the nervous energy of the thousands of runners around me, I felt a sense of calm. There was no question of whether I would finish and no pressure of a goal time. I was in the exact right place. I had once again run my way back to myself.
PASSION, PERSEVERANCE, AND THE PIVOT POINT
Former Haute Volée javelin thrower Bethany Drake had big dreams for this year, but 2020 didn't unfold as any of us thought it would. As she grappled with what this meant for her javelin career she realized her heart was telling her what her mind wasn’t quite ready to admit. It was time to call a close to her javelin career.
FOLLOW YOUR HEART
Haute Volée marathoner Carrie Mack has had to continually re-adjust to what 2020 has thrown at her. From a broken toe just weeks before the marathon Olympic Trials, to an empty race calendar after a great training block, she's been game to just "be in the moment." Which is how she landed in a new adventure: a 32-mile trail test.
WOMXN RUN THE VOTE: RIPPLES TO WAVES
We're so lucky to be working with Run For All Women ambassador, Keshia, on Womxn Run the Vote relay planning. Keshia has put her expertise to work, calling out Civil Rights Historic sites and voter rights and registration highlights from Atlanta to DC.
COMPETING IN COVID
Haute Volée pole vaulter, Megan Clark, like all athletes this year, has had to adjust her expectations and recalibrate where athletics fits in with pandemic life.
THE RISK OF A SMOKY RUN
Currently, some of the worst fires in history are running through the west, from California to Colorado. Likely, if you're anywhere west of the Mississippi you're feeling the effects and perhaps you're wondering "Is it really that much worse to run in the smoke than hike or walk?", at least Dr. Taisa Kushner was. So, she did some research and provided us with a synopsis of her findings.