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Race with Grace
by Stephanie Artis | Dec 29, 2014 | Stephanie's Blog
This morning I stumbled across this bracelet I won at IronGirl Lake Tahoe several years ago and decided to slip it on. The bracelet reads "Race with Grace". I always wished I could be one of those women who left it all out on the race course and still crossed the...
New season, new sponsors and a fresh start
by Stephanie Artis | Dec 18, 2014 | Kelsey's Blog, Uncategorized
2015 Sponsors! Thank you!!!! Core Motion Athletics Core Motion Athletics Mission statement: Core Motion Athletics mission is to provide the necessary tools that each individual needs in order to reach above and beyond their physical perf… View on www.Coremotionathlet… Preview by Yahoo Swift Carbon Swift Carbon SwiftCarbon is a bicycle company manufacturing high end carbon […]
Svelte Loves Strong Women
by Stephanie Artis | Dec 10, 2014 | Kelsey's Blog, Uncategorized
Check out my Q&A with the amazing protein shake company Svelte! Svelte Loves Strong Women: Kelsey Withrow December 8, 2014 Kelsey Withrow is an inspirational triathlete and mountain biker. She has competed all over the world and has won many awards for her athletic ability. Svelte loves Kelsey Withrow for being such a dedicated and […]
CIM 2014
by Stephanie Artis | Dec 7, 2014 | Stephanie's Blog
A good part of my day today was spent at the finish line of the California International Marathon(CIM). Although I have been a spectator of this great event for many, many years the past 3 years, I have worked as an Elite Escort at the finish line. With CIM being a...
What is your strongest (favorite) of the three?
by Stephanie Artis | Nov 22, 2014 | Elise's Blog
I am usually asked this question, or something in a similar vane, from anyone who finds out that I race triathlons. I stumble over my words not really having an answer. Let’s see … “oh definitely running” I used to say when I did a handful of triathlons 15 years ago....
Pictures from some epic California rides
by Stephanie Artis | Nov 19, 2014 | Kelsey's Blog, Uncategorized
Over the last few weeks Ive been putting in some big miles on the road bike. Im so fortunate that I am healthy and alive and able to ride my bike to beautiful places. BIG SUR 130 MILES- James Eves tagged along for this adventure. His longest ride before this was 70 miles. Way […]
Fall Race Report: Challenge RC
by Stephanie Artis | Nov 8, 2014 | Stephanie's Blog
When you take a break from a sport like triathlon you find when you return your "used-to-be superior" equipment is suddenly "old school". Now couple that with the not wanting to replace the equipment that you tossed because you don't want to invest the money when...
Fall 2014: Return To Racing
by WebyMaster | Nov 2, 2014 | Stephanie's Blog
2011 was a busy year. I was finishing up my Master's degree in Education, adopted 2 greyhounds from a shelter in Auburn and decided to start a women's endurance magazine, Freeplay. This sudden onset of extreme busy-ness came at a great time because I knew I was ready...
Life is full of setbacks, success is determined how you handle it.
by Stephanie Artis | Oct 31, 2014 | Kelsey's Blog, Uncategorized
Its been a while since I’ve written a blog entry but Im finally getting the motivation to write again. The last 7 months have been a crazy whirlwind. In March I moved to Santa Cruz, California for a fresh start and to have a new training base. Shortly after the move, I got wrapped up […]
Wonder Woman for a Day
by WebyMaster | Oct 16, 2014 | Christine's Blog, Uncategorized
This past Sunday, I had the opportunity to be one of the official pacers for the City to the Sea Half Marathon in my hometown of SLO. This was my first time running as a pacer, and I was excited that my number one job was to help others meet their goal…