SMACKANISTA Natasha LeBeaud Anzures is having an incredible racing season. She kicked things off earlier this year by competing for Team Canada at both the Pan American and World Cross-Country Championships. Her track season has continued to build momentum with…
"A Problem Is A Chance To Do Your Best"--Duke Ellington How do you bounce back from disappointment? Do you beat yourself down or do you pick yourself up and learn from it? This week, Olympian and SMACKANISTA Sara Hendershot shares…
Spring racing season is here and all of the SMACKANISTAS have important competitions coming up! This weekend Natasha, Morgan and Eli laced up, toed the line and ran hard to earn impressive results! Natasha competed in the IAAf World Cross-Country…
We loved the Always commercial at the Superbowl that challenged viewers to think about what running, throwing and doing anything "like a girl" truly means (watch here). It was an especially powerful and inspiring message as we all headed into…
During the Big Sur Half Marathon VIP dinner, two nights before my first half marathon in four years, the small talk hovered at chronically high #runnerd levels: Where do you train? How high is the elevation at your house? What's…
What a day! The 2014 NYC Marathon is in the books and although not my fastest, it was an absolutely amazing day. I was very worried (and scared!) about the brutal weather forecast going into it – not the actual…
If you are a competitive runner, triathlete or rower fall racing season is here! Both Kona Ironman World Championships and the super fast Chicago Marathon are this weekend, not to mention the legendary Head of the Charles Regatta that Sara…
Smooth sailing is not always the name of the game--on a boat nor in life. SMACKANISTA Sara Hendershot (2012 Olympian) is not only a pro at rowing, but she also rocks at navigating the waves as training, health, work and…
When it comes to racing, most of us sign up and pencil in our schedule months in advance. While long-term preparation and training is key, there is something fun and refreshing about spur of the moment racing. Much like a…
My husband Matt and I took off for Santa Rosa, CA this past Friday to race the famous Vineman 70.3 Triathlon. Matt has raced this many times and after so many years of just running and battling some injuries, I…