I haven't written a Running post in a while… I've been totally slacking on the writing part not the running part. If you want to follow my daily running journey then head over to my Instagram page @sweat1xdaily and follow along. I post running training and racing updates almost every day.

Oiselle

I often get asked, "What is Oiselle?" Oiselle is a women's running apparel company that focuses on empowering and supporting women athletes. They have a very strong focus on community. And because they find community to be one of their number one priorities, they created Oiselle Vollee, a nation wide team for female runners.

My one year anniversary of Running for Oiselle came and went, and I couldn't be more excited to be part of the team for another year. These team photos were taken back in April and I am so glad to finally have the chance to share them with you. 

To be completely honest, I have never been part of a team or ran with a group. I have always been a solo runner. Every now and then, I would run with a friend, but most days I train alone, (or with my two year old daughter.) Not because I prefer one way or the other, solo running is just more convenient, (and I love running with my daughter.)

For those new to reading this blog, – in 2015, I gave birth to my daughter, and once she turned 6 months old, I began running with her. Ever since then, I have become a stroller pushing Mother Runner, with a permanent running buddy.

I am so thankful for my running stroller, it gives me the opportunity to run whenever I want. This is crucial for a busy working mom. Because of my running stroller, I was able to train for the Marine Corps Marathon at 10 months postpartum. 

However, joining the Oiselle Vollee team had been a desire of mine for a year or so, but I didn't know how to get involved. I finally reached out to some Oiselle birds on Instagram and got answers quickly that signing up would be happening in the spring. I finally got the opportunity to join the team in April of 2016.

Being part of this team, has helped keep me inspired and motivated, and pushes me out of my comfort zone. However, I haven't met up with the team as much as I would have liked, so this year I'm hoping to meet up more, and run more often with friends. Running with others, will only make me a faster, stronger runner. And I hope to inspire and motivate other team members as much as they have for me. 

In these photos, I wore my Oiselle singlet and the Aero tights, along with the American Runner trucker hat! 

This outfit makes me feel powerful because I am proud to wear my Oiselle singlet and represent a company that empowers and supports women athletes, while also creating a community.

My Aero tights fit me perfectly and allow me to perform to my fullest potential, (they have a new colors in their new fall line, the Eclipse a collection.) The American Runner hat, defines who I am. 

As runners we may run for different reasons and set different goals, however we all share the same deep passion for the sport. As a Oiselle runner our experiences and running journey is each unique, but we share the same singlet.

My running goal for this year is to connect with other runners especially those running for Oiselle. I also want to continue to find joy in running, instead of getting so wrapped up in what my garmin says.

Do you prefer to run solo or run with a team?