“Toot toot! All aboard” - for many years, this is what Willow heard as she commuted to work everyday on the train. OK maybe not those exact words, but that was her commuting routine. Finally one day she had enough and made the switch to cycling to work, 5 days a week. And now, this 38-year […]
Archive | July, 2015
How to Survive the Athletic Time-out Chair
Guest post by Liis Windischmann, plus size model, world traveller and body acceptance advocate. What happens when the athlete in you is forced to take a time out? Whether through injury or illness, life interruption or the stress of losing someone dear to your heart, sometimes athletes get off course. It can be deflating on a […]
“I’m Living The Dream” - Amanda Bingson’s Interview
Amanda Bingson, is one of the hottest athletes right now. The 25-year old hammer thrower recently posed nude for one of ESPNs six (6) Body Issue covers, to share her story of being a Track & Field athlete and message that athletes come in all shapes and sizes. As she prepares for the World Championships in […]
Taking in the Pan Am Games
Back in 2009 when it was announced that Toronto was going to host the Pan Am Games, I was super excited and knew I was going to get tickets. And over the course of my life, things have always worked out when buying tickets to an event, especially if it’s a venue I’m not familiar with […]