SUPPORTING A COMMUNITY WITH MUTUAL AID
You’ve heard us say Community is Everything and for some, this community is literally right outside their doorstep. With the pandemic causing quarantine restrictions and loss of jobs, we’ve seen Mutual Aid neighborhoods across the country coming together to support those in their local communities. Our NYC Volée leader, Daniela Alvarado shares her experience on how a Mutual Aid program was set up and functions in her Upper West Side neighborhood.
SPARK IN THE DARK
We're out here for good. And we're going to keep running - even in, and maybe especially because of, the dark.
So let's circle up, stick together, and be safe. Be safe and be seen. Keep your light shining bright... on tops, bottoms, your head. Everything, everywhere. Because dark be damned, we're not going back inside. We're going to keep running, keep flying - today, tonight, forever.
THE KEY TO MASTERS RUNNING - FLEXIBILITY
One necessary tool on the journey of masters running? Ultimate flexibility. I’m not talking about the muscle/ tendon kind of flexibility - that can help, although strength is probably more important - I’m talking about true mental flexibility that is practiced by the minute, hour, day, month, and yea
CONNECTING DURING COVID
Connecting with other teammates can be challenging in the middle of a pandemic, so how do we do it? Our Volée Community App.
HARD. CORE. ON LOSING (AND FINDING) YOUR CENTER
Runner and mother of two, Molly Clark Hillard shares her journey with postpartum running. After undergoing two c-sections in two years and with minimal postpartum support, she found herself rocked to her core. With the support of the Running Evolution community she is now running faster and happier than ever.
VOLÉE Q&A
What is the Volée? Oiselle fields a lot of questions on the Volée team, so I sat down with my coworker Mo Manuel to chat about all things to the Volée team. We cover everything from who can join, to what does a membership include and even share the inside scoop on the exclusive Volée Community App. The current opening is from October 13th through October 23rd and we hope you will join us!
HOW TO BE A PLANT QUEEN
Pandemic plants might have started as a quarantine life trend, but for some it has become a form of therapy. Studies have shown that plants can even boost your mood and reduce stress. Where does one start on this plant life adventure? We sat down with our Oiselle Volée Plant Queen Jacinta Williams to get all the tips and tricks to build your own indoor garden.
THE RUNAWAY BRIDE IN 2020
The Runaway Bride dress was a classic Sally B. idea: an athletic bridal dress that could be worn for those during-marathon wedding moments. After the dress helped put Oiselle on the map in 2009, the design team revamped the dress and created a whole collection (bridesmaids dresses + groom’s shirt!) for 2014. For this latest 2020 update, hear from Sally and the design team on their inspiration!
LONDON CALLING
Haute Volée pushrim athlete Jenna Fesemyer was thrilled to be able to put a race on the calendar. Between the secure "bio bubble" and the tight turns, this London Marathon will be unlike any other. Jenna explains how this prep has tested her love of sport and ultimately brought her to place of gratitude and excitement.
WOMXN RUN THE VOTE — MORE THAN A RELAY
What a journey! Beginning with our first conversations more than a year ago, to watching the relay play out online over the past week - our hearts are so full and our engines are revving! When we launched Womxn Run the Vote, we were excited, and also had no idea what to expect. Our official report: THIS COMMUNITY IS TRULY AMAZING
THE ART OF THE RUNNING RESTART
How do you get started with running? Getting out the door is always the hardest part - especially if you’re coming back from illness or injury! Luckily, Running Evolution Coach Beth Baker (also known as the #ButtSlap queen) has the perfect introduction training plan, along with tricks to get you moving.
KNOWLEDGE IS POWER
Vaulter Magazine recently reposted an image that prominently featured a confederate flag. It was offensive, divisive, and absolutely unacceptable to post or share. So I took to Instagram and voiced my opinion. As members and leaders we have an obligation to stand up for what is right. So I did. Simple, right? They take the post down, apologize, and we all move on. But that’s not what happened.