Stories of Strength
At Oiselle, we believe that we are strongest when we are united. Celebrating strength in many forms is one of our favorite ways to champion our community. Here are a few stories that highlight the various representations of strength.
KELLY ROBERTS - REDEFINING SUCCESS
As runners, we’ve all experienced a post-performance moment where we feel like the culmination of our efforts over the past several months falls short of giving us the outcome we deserved. In those moments that feel like failure, it takes strength to shift our mindset and redefine success. Kelly Roberts emphasizes the importance of persevering through unplanned moments, and appreciating everything that accompanies striving towards seemingly impossible goals.
ON "STRONG" BY THE O COMMUNITY
I want to feel strong - This is the response we so often hear when we ask women how they want to feel when they run. Strength is a descriptor an increasing number of women are identifying with. The intersection of femininity and strength is a powerful place to be. However, the meaning of the word strong can take form in different ways for different women. To further dive into the meaning of strength, we asked some of our wise birds to share what strength means to them.
FIERCE FLYER REGINA FAURA: CELEBRATING 7 YEARS OF SOBRIETY
There is no denying that strength is a driver of transformative moments. In moments where we feel lost and defeated, it takes immense strength to find the courage, optimism, and confidence, to seek out a fresh start. Fierce flyer – Regina Faura – shares her powerful story of transformation through strength and running. Regina shows us that strong women are truly unstoppable forces of change.
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Core Routine For Runners: The Dozen
I was introduced to the "The Dozen" in the winter of 2012 by my favorite Oregon running family. I love this set of core exercises for its efficient targeting of core muscle groups, and because no gym equipment is required! You can do this on a grass field, in your hotel room, or really anywhere you can lay on a flat surface.
Reflecting on the Year of the Underbird
This past August, we launched our Year of the Underbird program: an open application for aspiring Olympic Trials marathoners, with a promise to select 5 women for a 6 month contract encompassing a stipend, gear, storytelling, and community support. As we reach the end of our flight with our selected athletes, we invited each of them to share a few reflections on their past 6 months as teammates.
Black History Month: Celebrating Our Athletes
We are honored to support five exceptional Black women athletes challenging norms in the running industry: athletes, advocates, and powerful voices in the sport. We invited each of them to reflect on their journeys through sport: how their identity has affected their development, and how they hope to impact the rising generation of athletes. Hear from Madie Boreman, Kendra Coleman, Brenna Detra, Carmen Pelar Graves, and Ari Hendrix-Roach.