Stepping out of your comfort zone helps you achieve new accomplishments whether as an athlete or in other areas of your life, such as your career. For me, there is no bigger step than leaving the comforts of a steady job and launching a new business. It comes with so many risks, but for C.J. Riggins, this was […]
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Trail to Couch and Back Again
I live in Arizona where the seasons are reversed, it is hotter than Hades in the Summer and Winter is our play time. So even though Spring has sprung and many of you may be starting to train outside, my athletic life goes in the opposite order. Except for this past winter where I found myself […]
December’s Featured Plus Size Athlete - Samantha, Spartan Finisher
Back in May, we ran a contest called “Unleash Your Inner Warrior“. With the support of sponsors including Spartan Race, Katie K Active, Sportsbras.ca and Body Positive Athletes, we created the ultimate plus size athletic opportunity for 2 women to be fully supported through athletic wear, training support and a free race entry to successfully complete a Spartan race of their choice. One […]
Send Holiday Love to Your Friends in Athletic Style
The Holidays are upon us, and if you’re like me, you may enjoy bringing your personal passions into other areas of life, such as sending out sports-theme holiday cards to all your training friends, coaches etc. A lot of them come from artists on Etsy, which I love supporting creative entrepreneurs. Prices start at $2.95 […]
September’s Featured Plus Size Athlete - Shana, Triathlete
How does a soccer player become a triathlete qualifying for the National Championship in just 3 years? Maybe it has something to do with swim and soccer game brick workouts or logging over 200 cycling miles in August. When we heard about this athlete, we knew we wanted to feature her. So meet Shana McKnight, our September Featured […]
If You Won, What Would You Choose? A Katie K Product Review
Week 2 is now complete of the Unleash Your Inner Warrior contest. Hopefully you’ve entered and are excited think about your training and also what kind of athletic wear you’d choose from Katie K Active. In this product review, I showcase some pieces that I have and would want, if training for a Reebok Spartan race. Take […]