It is so easy to be self-centered when working towards a goal of a race or fitness goal! The people who achieve their goals while doing so much for others are the true winners. We can learn a lot from this #STRONG2014 athlete! Mindy #STRONG2014 goals: -run 1000 miles this year. After deciding that, I […]
There may be a few triathletes out there who can manage to do the training they need without a plan or structure, we haven’t met any of those! If you have a family and a job, adding training for a triathlon means a structured plan and patient family (and a plan B when life gets […]
How did the #STRONG2014 athletes do working towards their goals? It’s fun to share their stories with you. No doubt they will inspire you! Geni In 2014 I will….. complete my first Ironman! I made this my 2014 goal because… I was sidelined by an accident in 2013. How was your #STRONG2014 Let’s see…the last […]
These #STRONG2014 athletes have different goals but when it comes to why they chose these 2014 goals, they have one thing in common. Each of these amazing #STRONG2014 athletes wrote “I want to push myself” in their reasons for making their goals. What is the need we have as athletes and humans to push ourselves? […]
We don’t make a habit of featuring the SKIN STRONG team in our blog but this week something happened that needs to be shared. We hope we can help prevent an injury that could sideline your season! Chandi Owen (SKIN STRONG Co-founder & President) In 2014 I will….. Do whatever needs to be […]
The winner of our favorite retailer contest came down 1 vote. Here are just a few of the many awesome entries: Winner: Tribe Multisport – Scottsdale Arizona “Tribe is more than just a store to me — they are family. It’s a community. I buy my supplies there, I come in for workshops and vendor […]
Last weeks New York City Marathon was the perfect way to kick off our month of gratitude. When is the last time you looked past the long training days or disappointed race and realize how really fortunate we are to be able to swim, bike, and run? Hopefully these 2 people will inspire gratitude the […]
Tom Lane, an accomplished ultrarunner from Bentonville AR, shares some great tips for running the Leadville 100 Tip 1: Have a goal, make a plan, and stick to it! My training really started at the end of last year. I had several goals for this year: one was to run a […]
We all want to be more balanced. That is what GPP is all about! Being balanced physically can help us be stronger and faster endurance athletes without the injuries. Being balanced in all areas of our lives, not just the physical, is just as important. That is the philosophy of GPP. That balance is just […]
We’ve started something new, and we’re pretty excited about it. Not only is this going to make us stronger, it’s going to help us become more balanced. Finally, a season with no injuries! The best part – it’s not just great for us, it’s great for all endurance atheletes! Maybe that’s why their tagline is […]