WOMXN RUN THE VOTE: LFG

WOMXN RUN THE VOTE: LFG

This community has shown up big time. We maxed out the relay with 10,000 registrants - phenomenal! 10,000 racers will make this race bigger than 82% of US municipalities. That’s incredible! To date, we have collectively raised over $260,000 for Black Voters Matter, smashing our stretch goal of $250,000!! 
September 18, 2020 — Oiselle
RUN 4 ALL WOMEN

RUN 4 ALL WOMEN

We have been incredibly honored to partner with Run 4 All Women, who have done much heavy lifting and behind the scenes work to make this relay happen. In support of their collective positive impact and the community benefit of their work, 20% of all Vote Shop sales will go directly to Run 4 All Women.
September 15, 2020 — Oiselle
WORDS FROM THE STOREFRONT: HOW TO BE A GOOD COVID-19 SHOPPER

WORDS FROM THE STOREFRONT: HOW TO BE A GOOD COVID-19 SHOPPER

As a company that values community and making a positive impact through the sharing of experiences, we’re sharing ours, with the hope that a reader might give us a high-five for patience in the midst of a pandemic, learning a tip or two, or finding that “oops, that was me. I’ll be better.” With that, we bring you: How to be a Good COVID-19 Shopper
September 11, 2020 — Oiselle Flagship Team
RUNNING THROUGH TRANSITION

RUNNING THROUGH TRANSITION

On March 24th, 2019, I found myself in Dodger Stadium, waiting for the Los Angeles Marathon to start. Despite the nervous energy of the thousands of runners around me, I felt a sense of calm. There was no question of whether I would finish and no pressure of a goal time. I was in the exact right place. I had once again run my way back to myself.
September 08, 2020 — Paria Hassouri
PASSION, PERSEVERANCE, AND THE PIVOT POINT

PASSION, PERSEVERANCE, AND THE PIVOT POINT

Former Haute Volée javelin thrower Bethany Drake had big dreams for this year, but 2020 didn't unfold as any of us thought it would. As she grappled with what this meant for her javelin career she realized her heart was telling her what her mind wasn’t quite ready to admit. It was time to call a close to her javelin career.
September 04, 2020 — Bethany Drake
FOLLOW YOUR HEART

FOLLOW YOUR HEART

Haute Volée marathoner Carrie Mack has had to continually re-adjust to what 2020 has thrown at her. From a broken toe just weeks before the marathon Olympic Trials, to an empty race calendar after a great training block, she's been game to just "be in the moment." Which is how she landed in a new adventure: a 32-mile trail test.
September 02, 2020 — Carrie Mack
WOMXN RUN THE VOTE: RIPPLES TO WAVES

WOMXN RUN THE VOTE: RIPPLES TO WAVES

We're so lucky to be working with Run For All Women ambassador, Keshia, on Womxn Run the Vote relay planning. Keshia has put her expertise to work, calling out Civil Rights Historic sites and voter rights and registration highlights from Atlanta to DC.
August 31, 2020 — Keshia Roberson
COMPETING IN COVID

COMPETING IN COVID

Haute Volée pole vaulter, Megan Clark, like all athletes this year, has had to adjust her expectations and recalibrate where athletics fits in with pandemic life.
August 28, 2020 — Megan Clark
THE RISK OF A SMOKY RUN

THE RISK OF A SMOKY RUN

Currently, some of the worst fires in history are running through the west, from California to Colorado. Likely, if you're anywhere west of the Mississippi you're feeling the effects and perhaps you're wondering "Is it really that much worse to run in the smoke than hike or walk?", at least Dr. Taisa Kushner was. So, she did some research and provided us with a synopsis of her findings.
August 26, 2020 — Dr. Taisa Kushner
2008 VS. 2020: ELECTION #FLYSTYLE

2008 VS. 2020: ELECTION #FLYSTYLE

"I might have blacked out in 2008. It was Oiselle’s second year in business, when I took out a second mortgage on our home, and put my children to work mailing sports bras to folks I met on the internet."
August 25, 2020 — Sally Bergesen
WHY BLACK VOTERS MATTER

WHY BLACK VOTERS MATTER

Oiselle and Run 4 All Women are overjoyed with the enthusiasm for our recently launched Womxn Run the Vote Relay. Why did we choose to partner with Black Voters Matter? Simply put, the organization is the epitome of effective grassroots organizing. Black Voters Matter is dedicated to increasing power in marginalized, predominantly Black communities.
August 21, 2020 — Sarah Lesko
A SCIENTIFIC LOOK AT THE GAITER CONTROVERSY

A SCIENTIFIC LOOK AT THE GAITER CONTROVERSY

There’s been a dust up in the running world about the recent study from Duke University looking at the effectiveness of gaiters as a protective garment in the era of Covid, so we reached out to our very own researcher and Volée member Dr. Taisa, author of author of "Running and the Science of Mask Wearing" that became a favorited and popular blog for the running community.
August 17, 2020 — Taisa Kushner