Topic: female athlete

Diana Nyad In Third Straight Day Of Swimming And Fighting Sharks…Makes Us Feel Like Major Slouches

If there’s anyone we want to make us feel like a slouch, it’s Diana Nyad. The 62-year-old is attempting (for the fourth time) to become the first person to swim from Cuba to Florida without a wetsuit or a shark cage. She just finished her second night in the ocean (that’s right–she swims all day and all night in the open water), which means that as we slept and lounged this weekend, watching whatever we watch now that the Olympics are over, Diana was swimming the entire time–all while hoping not to get attacked by a shark. No wonder that she’s been called the toughest athlete in the world. More »

That Girl: Meet Carla Birnberg, Who Lost 35 Pounds And Found Her Voice Through Weightlifting

This week on That Girl we are celebrating Carla Birnberg, a mom who says weightlifting enabled her to lose 35 pounds and completely change her life. To her, weight training is about “being heard, feeling empowered and knowing that I am capable.” We love that. We also love that she keeps her workouts short (yet intense) so she has time to play with her daughter and enjoy life. Read her story and be inspired by the unique way she recovers after a hard workout! More »

That Girl: Meet Susan Lacke Who Lost 70 Pounds And Completed An Ironman

This week on That Girl, we are celebrating Susan Lacke, a triathlete who has accomplished one of the most grueling events out there–an Ironman. While thousands of women complete this 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike and 26.2-mile run event every year, what inspires us about Susan is the fact that she did so a mere year and a half after losing 70 pounds and running her first 5K race. That’s a remarkable accomplishment in such a short time. Oh, and we also love the fact that she says anyone can do an Ironman. Take a look at why she believes this. More »

That Girl: Meet Nutritionist And Acrobat, Aimee Gallo

Continuing with our weekly column, “That Girl”, we are celebrating the accomplishments of real women who make health and fitness a priority because we know that true athletes come in all shapes, sizes, ages and athletic abilities from around the world. So this week we’re celebrating Aimee Gallo, an amazing acrobatic performer who says it’s important to stay committed to our bodies and try new things! More »