Vanessa Aniteye: Balancing Motherhood and Collegiate Athletics
Vanessa Aniteye, NCAA Woman of the Year Top 30 nominee, shares how running took on a new meaning once she embraced the joy and challenges of motherhood. She explores how running has accompanied her life through her immigration from Germany, to her journey through the NCAA, and the birth of her son. As a mother and athlete, Vanessa is inspired to chase her athletic dreams and shatter the notion that motherhood and sports are mutually exclusive, even in the collegiate setting.
Don’t F*ck with Kara Goucher
A Oiselle Exclusive. Sally's six takeaways on an early read of The Longest Race.
WORLDS RACE WALK RECAP WITH MARIA
Maria Michta-Coffey is here to share with us her World Championship experience. Maria’s been racing walking at the international level for Team USA for over a decade and is excited to share with us what this experience was like this time around!
THE ROAD TO PARIS
On our Littlewing Athletics team, we have two athletes who are hoping to go the distance jusqu'à Paris: Carrie Mack and Theresa Hailey. Carrie and Theresa talk about their respective approaches to training, share personal racing stories and experiences, and share tips on what works for each of them.. and what definitely doesn't!
DO NOT OPEN UNTIL RACE DAY: POSTPARTUM PATIENCE EDITION
Don’t call it a comeback. Carrie Mack’s been here for years.
And yet, Carrie’s Eugene Half Marathon race on Sunday, May 1, is a comeback. Or rather, a slightly different Carrie will step to the line.
Carrie shares with us her thoughts going into this weekend, and a bit of what her new motherhood has taught her along the way.
WOMEN RUN THE VOTE PANEL
We're excited to bring this panel to those who have registered for the 2021 Women Run the Vote Relay! The WRTV Panel on September 21st is moderated by Dinée Dorame, with Teresa Baker, Rebecca McCown, Guarina Lopez, and Faith Briggs on the historical and present erasure of Black and Indigenous communities from the land/outdoors.
TAKING FLIGHT SOON
With the Paralympics on the horizon, Jenna Fesemyer shares her thoughts on Tokyo and her hard-fought journey that is bringing her to the starting line.
(OLYMPIC) TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS: RAMBLINGS ON AN 11 HOUR FLIGHT
Haute Volée Rebecca Mehra traveled straight from her gritty performances at the Olympic Trials (where she finished 11th in both the 1500m and 800m overall) to Europe to continue racing. There’s no fairy-tale ending here, but if you read to the bottom, it’s better than a fairy tale.
OLYMPIANS > OLYMPICS: AN AMERICAN SPORTS STORY
The 800m is near and dear to our hearts. This year, we're cheering hard for Rebecca Mehra, Kendra Chambers, Angel Piccirillo and Sadi Henderson. Their strength and fire has been incredible. And as their races unfold, we're reminded of a story from our last Trials..
TAKE IT TO THE STREETS
Oiselle was honored to recently partner with Mechelle Lewis Freeman, Jennifer Forrester, and TrackGirlz to present storytelling by the legendary Tigerbelles team from the 1960’s. We are big believers in the TrackGirlz mission of empowering girls through track and field. Check out their latest initiative - street racing - and join in the fun if you’ll be in Eugene for the Track and Field Olympic Trials!
TRAIL TO THE TRIALS
The Oiselle Haute Volée are in the final countdown to the Trials, looking for their windows of opportunity. Follow their progress here as we break down who has qualified, who’s in the hunt, and their pathway to start lines and runways!
LET'S CHAT PARALYMPICS
Haute Volée wheelchair athlete Jenna Fesemyer is an absolute force. She exudes positivity, loves to share her story and knowledge, and is lifting up the next generation of wheelchair racers. Jenna recently educated our Haute Volée on all things Paralympics - and we knew you’d love to learn too!