IDEAS ON A COLLECTION: LET'S GO 2020
The only way through is forward. And designing great product for womxn athletes is not only core to our mission, but also a continuation of The Movement. Time to get dressed and get out there in new colors, styles and prints!
ANGEL PICCIRILLO JOINS LITTLEWING
Littlewing is absolutely thrilled to be welcoming their newest athlete: middle-distance standout and stellar human being, Angel Piccirillo. Let's hear from Angel on her big move!
KNOCKED UP BUT NOT OUT: RUNNING IN THE FIRST TRIMESTER
"Good news: I have someone to run with during a pandemic. Bad news: my new running partner has slowed me way down since day one, when they were the size of a sprinkle." Hear about Haute Volée marathoner Teal Burrell's experience running in the first trimester of pregnancy.
KOLBE RICKS: EQUITY IN EDUCATION
What does it look like to be an educator today? Volée teammate Kolbe Ricks is a middle school teacher who knows what matters most: community, communication, and access. She shares her history and how it fueled her passion for education access for all.
ON MEDALS, METTLE, AND THE POLITICS OF SPONSORING OLYMPIANS
Our gorgeous new Mettle Collection has a backstory - a fascinating and frustrating one. Learn more about Rule 40 and why it's a good thing the Olympics got moved to 2021 (hint: it's not, but this collection is).
EMBRACING AND CURSING MASTERS RUNNING
Volée teammate Christine tuned in to our recent Masters Power conversation and realized sometimes reaching those goals is much more challenging than it looks. Check out her powerful reflection on what makes masters running "so damn hard?"
MASTERS POWER! WORDS AND WISDOM
We gathered together a few of our experts to share their experiences with running as they age, and to answer questions from teammates. Please enjoy a few of the takeaways from #HauteVolée Catherine Watkins, myself (Lesko), marathon crusher Cory Benson, and Elite Granny Peggy Richko.
LOVE IS LOVE IN A PANDEMIC WITH TRIPLETS
Haute Volée alum Megan Rolland and her wife, Steph, have had quite the year. They are moms to 20 month old triplets and work as hospital nurses, and are full of family love, competence, and calm. All while hitting the trails!
WHO IS...KOLBE?
Get to know Volée teammate Kolbe Ricks! A teacher by day, and a Flystyle fashionista by night. Fitness and fashion may be the key to her heart, but her true passion is making access to education possible for all students.
BUILDING TABLES: A Q&A WITH ALISON + SALLY
We're incredibly happy to have Alison Désir joining our team and family at Oiselle. We invite you delve deeper into Alison's incredible story, through this conversation between her and Sally. We're so honored to support her work, and for her to be a part of ours!
OISELLE SIGNS ALISON MARIELLA DÉSIR
Oiselle is thrilled to announce its partnership with Alison Mariella Désir. Alison will be joining the ranks of Lauren Fleshman and Kara Goucher in representing Oiselle at the highest level of the brand as Athlete-Advisors.
BLACK FEMALE IN AMERICA: PART 2
Haute Volée Angel Piccirillo knows the importance of sharing stories to uplift and support. She shares her hope, gratitude, many tangible resources, and asks the question "what do we do next?"