The Sun Run
The time of tank tops, shorts, trail runs, and endless days is upon us. It is finally summer. For us Washingtonians, it’s a season we doubted would ever actually arrive. But here at the nest we are sporting Birkenstocks, Roga Shorts, Skirts, and Dresses, so I guess we could say it’s official. We are embracing summer and throwing our best sun run blogs your way!
Summer has an almost inexplicable feeling associated with it. From the feeling of opportunity and adventure, to simple moments with friends or family. We cover all the summer feels in this blog that reminds us summer isn’t just a season, it’s a mindset.
For anyone that has ran in extreme heat, it is evident that the sun is not always our friend. In this piece, Beth Baker takes us through some great tips for enduring the summer heat on a run.
STRAIGHT SCOOOP: TANKS! TANKS! TANKS!
We tapped some of our Volée wear testers around the country to hear their reviews on three of our new spring ‘17 tanks. They gave us their straight scoop on the Cleo, Ziggy, and Heather Grid. Summer ready!
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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.