"Sarah Lesko just might be one of the most-loved women in the running industry. As the leader of corporate development for Oiselle, Sarah is beloved by [many]. So what is about Lesko that makes people so drawn to her?" READ MORE

"We dive into just about everything here, including how [Alison] started running, her academic journey, mental health, and how running has changed for her over the years." READ MORE

"There’s a lot to consider when buying a sports bra: support, fabric, comfort, coverage. One thing you probably haven’t thought of: pockets." READ MORE

"Today’s running apparel manufacturers have been making some pretty awesome pieces that crossover between casualwear and performance-wear..." READ MORE

"We all know the benefits of running, and if the mom in your life has an enthusiasm for it, it creates a special way to not only honor her love of the sport but encourage it." READ MORE

"'You sweaty pig! Put a mask on!' I heard those words during a Tuesday morning run in my neighborhood in Altadena, California." READ MORE

"[Oiselle's] smooth, light compression fabric will be pleasing to your legs and skin. But the real highlights are the pockets (yes, plural). " READ MORE

"Artist Mia Saine’s diverse cast of runners on the midsole illustrates Oiselle’s message: Invite, include, represent." READ MORE

"Sally Bergesen ‘92, set out to build a different kind of company – one that believes in activism and encourages audacity. And that’s exactly what she’s done with Oiselle." READ MORE

"Since 2007, Oiselle has become a favorite of both recreational and elite runners because of its innovative designs — including my favorite, the watch window." READ MORE

"Bergesen couldn’t stay silent while observing injustices in both the running world and women’s rights in general. She knew that as a small-business owner, she wasn’t taking the easy path." READ MORE

"'By showing up for this relay, imperfectly as we are, we are making a commitment to engage in anti-racism work,' Fleshman said in a press release. 'Womxn can come together for more than womxn; we can come together to fight voter suppression. The evolution of our feminism is critical at this time.'" READ MORE

"Ten thousand people -- of all genders, sexualities and races -- are participating in the Womxn Run the Vote virtual relay race that began Monday and runs through Sunday. The event was organized by Run 4 All Women, a New York-based group that empowers women through fitness to be the change they want to see in the world." READ MORE

"The Womxn Run the Vote virtual relay, created by Run 4 All Women and supported by the running apparel brand Oiselle, begins on Monday with 10,000 people registered to virtually cover 680 miles from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. by Sunday." READ MORE

"With an election year coming up, what if there were a long-distance relay designed to get out the vote, specifically among women, while also commemorating the 100th anniversary of a woman’s right to vote?" READ MORE

"After Oiselle’s head of corporate development, Sarah Lesko, proposed last year that the company sponsor a relay event, Alison Desir and Lauren Fleshman used the 1977 relay as a source of inspiration to launch the Womxn Run the Vote relay, raising funds for Black Voters Matter." READ MORE

"So why, until recently, has it been easier to talk about runners' safety for white women than for runners of color? The answer involves World War II, the founder of Nike, yuppies and the Central Park Five case.

In this video episode of Code Switch, we interview runner and activist Alison Désir and historian and author Natalia Mehlman Petrzela." WATCH VIDEO

"Slide your foot into the soft and squishy shoe, and you’ll be in for a full sensory experience; every part of the sandal your foot touches—the straps and foot bed—is patterned with “massaging dots” for maximum comfort. Sport stripes line the forefoot straps and a flock of birds—one of Oiselle’s signature motifs—patterns the bottom’s no-slip treads." READ MORE

"The women's running apparel company just signed activist Alison Désir and diversity and inclusion consultant Courtney Carter and is creating an advisory group to prioritize diverse voices" READ MORE