2008 VS. 2020: ELECTION #FLYSTYLE
"I might have blacked out in 2008. It was Oiselle’s second year in business, when I took out a second mortgage on our home, and put my children to work mailing sports bras to folks I met on the internet."
WHY BLACK VOTERS MATTER
Oiselle and Run 4 All Women are overjoyed with the enthusiasm for our recently launched Womxn Run the Vote Relay. Why did we choose to partner with Black Voters Matter? Simply put, the organization is the epitome of effective grassroots organizing. Black Voters Matter is dedicated to increasing power in marginalized, predominantly Black communities.
A SCIENTIFIC LOOK AT THE GAITER CONTROVERSY
There’s been a dust up in the running world about the recent study from Duke University looking at the effectiveness of gaiters as a protective garment in the era of Covid, so we reached out to our very own researcher and Volée member Dr. Taisa, author of author of "Running and the Science of Mask Wearing" that became a favorited and popular blog for the running community.
WOMEN RUN THE VOTE: THE ORIGIN STORY
Oiselle and Run 4 All Women are excited to open registration for Women Run the Vote 3.0: The Alabama Black Belt Run, which will benefit Black Voters Matter. It's a 220 mile virtual relay from Cuba, Alabama to Phenix City, Alabama, beginning September 27th to October 1st. Register here and now! And come join us!
CHANGE IS COMING: RULE 50
The ability to protest is a fundamental human right.
No more silencing.
No more excuses.
No more consequences.
The time is now.
Change is coming — whether you like it or not.
FEELIN' GOOD AS HELL
The goal of the "Good as Hell" shoot was to capture the beauty and power of these athletes representing sizes 2 thru 26 and make each of them feel good as hell in the process!
DIARY OF A WEAR-TESTER
Wear-tester Rachel Barsness captured some photos and feelings while she was testing her gear out - enjoy her insights!
ANATOMY OF AN AMERICAN RECORD
By now you have probably heard that Haute Volée athlete and discus phenom Valarie Allman set the American Record, we wanted to get behind the scenes and let Val explain how this happened.
AN ODE TO THE MILE
In my opinion, the mile is not just any other distance event—it’s the most special event in track and field. I know this may be an unpopular opinion, but let me tell you why I believe this.
CREATING SPACE FOR ALL WOMXN - INTRODUCING THE VOLÉE MEMBERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Whether you are a returning member or new to the Volée, if you are facing a financial hardship we do hope you will apply. We have a saying in the Volée; There is Power in the Singlet. We want all womxn to experience that power of a team.
MIXED + PASSING - LET'S TALK ABOUT RACE
I am telling my story for the sake of normalizing it. To talk about race, and not the type we run around in ovals for. To learn about it. And to embrace it.
Who wants the baton next?
DESIGNING FOR SIZE
While we're not pretending to have all of the answers, we are committing to listening, learning, and continuing to grow our line. You can't learn without trying and you can't run without taking that first step- this is our step.