Fast and Female Blog – Page 21

Vulnerability is Strength

When Lindsey Vonn admitted to battling depression in 2012, I was very surprised. She seemed to have such a great life and was doing the thing she loved most. How could she be unhappy? I’ve learned since then that champions…

Social Belonging

Everyone wants to belong. To have a group of friends who understands them, a community that they feel they contribute to and are a part of. Luckily, I was able to find community through my sport, rugby. My sense of…

Role Models: You can’t be what you can’t see

We always have a number of options when it comes to our encounters with each other. We can celebrate each other and enjoy other athletes. By encouraging ourselves and others to appreciate role models, we can become that encouragement ourselves. All of the things…

If You Can’t See it, BE IT.

This week is coaches week! To celebrate, we chatted with our very own Gabriela Estrada. She is a key member of our core Fast and Female team. When she isn't working on event coordination, program development, and research, Gaby is…

Believe, Breathe and Keep It Fun

Ambassador Spotlight: Catharine Pendrel and Haley Smith Haley Smith and Catharine Pendrel are long-time Fast and Female Ambassadors who have volunteered countless hours to empower girls across Canada. They are about to race their mountain bikes in a 4-day stage race in…

Health: Body, Mind & Heart

We asked Fast and Female Ambassador and Team Canada Squash player Samatha Cornett to go back on her 2019 PanAm Game experience and let us in on her secret to success. "The Pan Am Games. An event that is one…

Here’s 2019 RMSC Athlete Bursary Recipient: Tessa Breaker

RMSC Athlete Bursary Recipient: Tessa Breaker By Morgan Rogers, Fast and Female Ambassador and Event Support Coordinator The 2019 edition of the Fast and Female Girl’s Run, in partnership with the Rocky Mountain Soap Company Women’s Run, went off with…