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Entries for month: April 2012

Fitness Update

April 29, 2012 · 15 Comments

This is not the blog I thought I would be writing at four months postpartum. My fitness is taking its sweet old time to come around. There are a few reasons for this.

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I Want To Punch You

April 26, 2012 · 26 Comments

You know those people who are like: I have yo-yo dieted, tried every diet and exercise program for years and then are like now look at me, I overcame and am amazing and glowing with health. I want to punch them. I want to punch them not because I am jealous (maybe a little) but because it makes me mad at myself.

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26 CommentsTags: Finding Frenchy · Inspiration

Finding Frenchy

April 19, 2012 ·

We all want to be inspired. I started Skirt Sports because I was looking for something to wear that would inspire me in my training and racing. That idea morphed into something that I never expected - a culture of inspiration. I'm lucky. I'm surrounded by it on a daily basis through my new daughter, my friends and family, and my incredible Skirt supporters. That means you!

Today we bring you a new blog series of real life inspiration. One of our very own, Corie French, Skirt Sports Operations Administrator, has decided to share her story. She is not a famous actor or athlete. She is not sponsored by Gatorade or endorsing Jenny Craig. She is not dating a celebrity or competing on Dancing with the Stars. She could be your next door neighbor. She's a real person, dealing with real, everyday life issues.

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Now I Know What They Mean by Sleep Deprivation

April 09, 2012 · 42 Comments

For the first 3 months we kept saying, "This isn't so bad." Suddenly one night, it went from not-so-bad to not-so-good. Our saving grace is Wilder's chubby little mug (see pic at 12 weeks). When we are struggling to get out of bed, one look at her face, and we summon the strength.

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What is a Feminine Athlete? - Rebecca Kadish

April 04, 2012 · 3 Comments

Rebecca has been a Skirt convert for years. After following our Feminine Athlete Series, she felt compelled to share her story. We are so inspired by Rebecca that we just have to pass her story along to you.

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3 CommentsTags: Inspiration