On a rainy night in February 2010, Heather McPhie looked destined for an Olympic medal. The mogul skier had qualified third for the Olympic final — behind teammate Hannah Kearney and then-reigning Olympic gold medalist Jennifer Heil from Canada.…
More | Posted: February 12, 2013
Kathryn Budig‘s playful mixture of challenging classes with her lovable personality is the recipe for a truly inspiring class.…
More | Posted: January 23, 2013Sand Blast
If Rolling around on the beach like a contestant on The Bachelor isn’t an option, SpaRitual Instinctual Sand Scrub ($53 sparitual.com) naturally sloughs off dry skin with white and black volcanic grains.…
Americans Hunter Kemper and Sarah Haskins took the victories on a soggy day at the Life Time Chicago Tri.…
More | Posted: August 27, 2012It’s no doubt that it takes a special kind of woman to be a mother. Moms everywhere are some of the most inspiring women we know!…
More | Posted: April 19, 2012Olympic snowboarder—and sexy environmentalist!—Gretchen Bleiler offers up 9 easy ways to live green this Earth Day.
Gretchen Bleiler has devoted herself not just to her sport, but to saving it from the ravages of climate change.…
This Olympic snowboarder doesn’t just spend time on snow-capped mountains; she crusades to save them. A key board member of Protect Our Winters, or POW, Bleiler engages the winter sports community and Congress to help combat climate change by advocating for regulations on greenhouse gas emissions.…
More | Posted: April 19, 2012How to Avoid a Pedicure Nightmare (of the Fungus-y Variety)
When I walk into a spa or salon for a pedicure treatment, my mind is filled with thoughts of a relaxing foot soak, scrub and massage.…
Making the most out of every minute
I’ve always said that being an athlete, or being a “sporty girl,” is as much about mentality and attitude as it is about actual athletic achievement.…
More | Posted: April 19, 2012