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 […]
For some athletes, training and racing is about so much more than fitness and competition. For some, the mental and emotional benefits (focused and less stressed), are great motivators for training and racing and those benefits carry over into all aspects of their lives! These #STRONG2014 athletes describe this well! Dan Complete my first 70.3 […]
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 […]
Injuries sidelined 2 of our #STRONG2014 athletes last year. This year they have big goals! Dan In 2014 I will….. Complete my first 70.3 I made this my 2014 goal because… It was supposed to happen in 2013 until I broke my foot. Geni In 2014 I will….. complete my […]
With all the different diets that are out there, it can be confusing to know the best way to lose weight and adequately fuel your body for training and exercise! Losing weight was part of two #STRONG2014 goals: Jason In 2014 I will….. Drop a minimum of 20lbs and compete in an aquabike […]
Work, family, your fitness goals…. Does trying to maintain balance feel like this? Most of us can answer YES! Stefanie Swanger joined #STRONG2014 with the goal to keep it all in balance. In 2014 I will….. Find my identity as an endurance athlete while balancing time for family (something that was lacking in 2013 […]
Meet the #STRONG2014 Crew. More to come: We will be featuring our crew in upcoming posts along with tips and info on their races/goals they have chosen. Ashley In 2014 I will….. get faster. I will PR my half marathon time. I will train smarter, and harder, for my next marathon. Jason […]