Over the last few days I had been reflecting on 2015, like so many people. I look at all aspects of my personal and professional life which encompasses the efforts of Born to Reign Athletics. Last year, I declared 2015 to be “Year of the Plus Size Athlete” and I am thrilled at the positive progress made on […]
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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 […]
5 Tips For Choosing a Bike Store
You’ve decided what type of bike riding you want to do, you have tasted it, laid in bed at night staring at the ceiling and dreaming about that new bike. You want one, got to have it and are saving your money for it. Almost as big of a decision as to what bike you […]
4 Types of Riding For Your Inner Plus Size Athlete
So you want to ride a bike? Did you ride a bike as a kid? If you did, it is true what they say, once you ride you never forget. Sure, you might have a little bit of fear and uneasiness but you will get back at it and quickly. Never rode a bike before? […]
A Mindful Approach to Training - Part 2
2015 is in full swing and I can sense there is a great deal of EPIC in the air - a good sign that there have been some pretty amazing and ambitious goals set for this year! From aiming to increase your race distance or your training load, or simply biting the bullet and starting a sport you have […]
5 Tips to Starting Out & Plus Size Fitness DVD Giveaway
Writing this Happy New Years post was very challenging. I felt pressure (self imposed) to write a powerful, motivating and the best inspiring post you’ve ever read, to rival any TV commercial or banner ad that is promising “a new you” this year with their diet, fitness or weight loss program. Everyone is excited, full of energy and promise that “this is going […]