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Horsing Around With sigAshop

admin — Thu, 22 Sep 2016 18:59:10 +0000

Horses have always been a big part of my life. I grew up on a small horse farm in Warrenton, Va where I was fortunate enough to learn to ride at a very young age. I think as soon as I was walking, I was on a pony. As soon as I was capable, I was helping with the barn chores and taking care of the horses. After school I would go for a ride; weekends were filled with horse shows and Summer’s full of pony camps. I have so many fond memories growing up around horses and a few painful ones too. Like the time I broke my arm after being bucked off my pony named Tony, or the time Sadie threw me into a fence. There were many many spills, feet stomped on, bitten arms but I know those unfond memories only made me stronger. I always had to get right back on after my falls and face my fear. Having horses taught me so much growing up, responsibility, a strong work ethic, competitiveness, how to be a part of a team, how to work with animals and how to be friends with them too. . My last […]

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Fashion meets fitness: GTS

admin — Tue, 17 Nov 2015 13:00:41 +0000

I live a pretty active lifestyle. I’m in my Crossfit gym at least 6 days per week and try to fit in yoga and barre classes when I can to diversify my training program. Some people might think that is excessive but to me getting sweaty and challenging myself is my happy place. I’m able to turn off my phone, let go, focus on my goals, release all the stress in my life and get in the zone. I look forward to my gym sessions each day and just because I know I’m going to get sweaty doesn’t mean I am ok with sacrificing my style. After all I am still fashion obsessed. With so many emerging fitness brands popping up, there is no lack in fashion forward activewear to choose from but the question is, is it also functional? Answer is, there are brands out there making cheapo fitness gear that is best only for college kids to run around campus in, not to actually do work. I know the last thing I want when I’m deep in a front squat is for my leggings to stretch out to expose what color underwear I am wearing underneath. Not pretty.. […]

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