Everyone has their own “why”. The story of how they became involved in sports. For some, it’s rooted in wanting to return to the athlete they once knew in high school. For others, to be their own super hero and prove to themselves that they have the inner strength and power to achieve their athletic dreams in the body they have today. […]
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Podcast Episode 2: Big Fit Girl
In episode 2, we sit down with Louise Green, plus size athlete, trainer and author of the newly published book, Bit Fit Girl. I have known Louise for almost 10 years. We met online (pre-social media) through our mutual love of the fitness industry and goal of wanting to empower plus size women to unleash their […]
Plus Performance Podcast
The Plus Performance podcast connects you with game changers who are empowering plus size women to unleash their inner athlete. Our podcast is made possible, with sponsorship from Rsport, athletic wear designed, tested and built for the Athena athlete. Listen on iTunes, Google Play Music, TuneIn, Stitcher and Spreaker . About the Author: Krista is the Founder of Born […]
2nd Annual Unleash Your Inner Warrior Contest
Last year we launched the Unleash Your Inner Warrior contest and we are doing it again this year. If you’ve ever dreamed of doing an obstacle course, have had it on your ‘bucket list’ then this is your opportunity to win a race entry for any Reebok Spartan race in the Continental U.S. Doing a Reebok Spartan race is quite the […]
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 […]
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 […]