Bri Boehmer: If Not Now, When?
Briana Boehmer is challenging societal timelines by attempting an OTQ at the California International Marathon at age 42, showcasing the resilience to pursue dreams beyond conventional expectations. Her story defies age-based limitations, emphasizing the timeless pursuit of personal goals.
Leah Kaplan: The Maverick Bird
From overcoming insecurities about her limb difference to finding purpose and community in Paratriathlon, Leah Kaplan story is a testament to the transformative power of embracing authenticity.
Freedom of Flight Pt. II
We are sharing the next installment of our Freedom of Flight series, where we share the thoughts and feelings associated with running. We want to know what emotions you feel when you hit your stride. What fuels your run? And what does freedom of flight mean to you? We hear now from our community.
Oiselle in 2020
There’s something undeniably powerful about the four-year sports cycle that revolves around the Olympics. Plus, we hear there’s a big election approaching. At Oiselle, we’re jumping into 2020 tucked into a cannonball position, ready to make a noisy and far-reaching splash. What’s cooking for 2020? Below is a starter list – and we hope to see you at any and all!
Volée Highlights of 2019
2019 was certainly another BIG year for the team! There were so many fun moments, events and races that we couldn’t pick just five...so we snuck in a bonus and trust us, it’s a biggie.
Here's to Showing Up
I’d been dreaming and working towards a sub-4 hour marathon for two years. I’d already had three unsuccessful attempts, including a 4:01 finish at the 2018 NYC Marathon. And even though I was frustrated it was taking so long, I refused to give up on that goal.
Running Values
Among all these women were older runners, fast runners, trail runners, fast trail runners, chatty runners, solo runners, rounder runners, and short runners. So, all the runners. As I watched all of these women cruise around the grounds, I remembered an exercise I had done a few months ago reading Brene Brown’s ‘Dare To Lead’.
That's a Wrap on Another Big Birdcamp
And just like that another Big Birdcamp has come and gone, and what a special weekend it was! We can’t thank everyone enough for bringing their positive vibes, amazing floaties, beer mile relay teams, running legs, spicy catwalks, and killer dance moves. We left camp with full hearts and a renewed sense of energy. Here are some of our favorite memories from the weekend
WOC - The Team is Open
“Isn’t that for white girls?”
I cannot count the number of times I have heard that phrase in my life. The that has been a whole host of things, ranging from playing in the band, reading nonfiction, and of course running marathons. Even when that phrase is not verbally shared, I know that by being an African-American woman marathoner, I am going against the grain.
What is the Volée? We Answer Your FAQ's!
What is the Volée? Oiselle fields a lot of questions on the Volée team, so we dedicated a special #AskBrenda to all things Volée! Brenda and Steph cover the bases here. Send us more questions if we left any stones unturned: email volee@oiselle.com or tweet at @oiselle #AskBrenda. Get your team on! The current opening is from August 8th through August 16th.