For Track & Field Star, Tara Davis-Woodhall, It’s All About Finding Balance

From all-consuming training schedules to loads of international travel, everything about being a global athlete screams “cool girl,” making them the natural inspo for us this summer. Which is why we love living vicariously through track and field star, Tara Davis-Woodhall. Her feed is filled with inspiring jumps and shows of athleticism, but there’s more to Davis-Woodhall than meets the eye. She’s an inspiring competitor, but somehow still comes across as the relatable girl next door, with a feed full of daily fit checks, cute moments with her husband (a fellow track and field athlete), and peeks into her beauty routine.

Which brings us to her latest role as Nair’s ambassador which for her, was a no-brainer. “I first started using Nair back in middle school,” she tells Bustle. “[It’s] very nostalgic for me since I truly have been using the product for so many years and different points of my life.” She gets more into her routine below, as she dishes on maintaining a well-rounded lifestyle off the track, spending time with her husband, and being a mom to three fur babies — and a few plants.

A True Routine Is This Athlete’s Game-Changer

Training is so all-consuming that Davis-Woodhall likes to have routines put into place that she returns to time and time again. Make no mistake, when it comes to her products, Davis-Woodhall favors ones that complement her grueling schedule. “I don’t have time to waste worrying if the products I use can keep up with me,” she says. “I tend to use [ones that] I know will get the job done, so I can focus on what matters.”

She turns to Nair’s Shower Cream once a week after training and before the shower to refresh any new hair growth to keep up with her smooth routine. The formulations have come a long way since what you may remember, with a nourishing blend of argan oil and orange blossom that can be used on legs, arms, underarms, and the bikini area.

They also offer a Sensitive Formula Shower Cream with coconut oil that helps you multitask in the shower without worrying about irritating your skin, keeping it smooth for longer than shaving. Davis-Woodhall agrees. “Once I use Nair, I’m good to go for days and I don’t have to think twice about body hair and feel no ounce of stress, especially while I’m competing in my uniform.” Now we know how her skin look so smooth and shiny on TV (and on her feed).

Sleep Needs To Be On Point

We know, we know. Scrolling till your eyes give out can be tempting, and Davis-Woodhall knows this advice is way easier said than done. But to keep up with her taxing schedule, she says her “biggest tip is to sleep early.” As an ambitious little girl who knew she wanted to be an athlete since the age of five, she’s honest about the fact that time management has been one of her biggest struggles (“I don’t know when to stop”). When she was in school, it was easier for her to stay focused, but now she has to be diligent about sticking to a bed time to be fresh and ready for anything.

A Hydrating Body Cream Is A Must

You get the gist — Davis-Woodhall doesn’t have much free time at all. All the sweat and training doesn’t just require water to quench her thirst. Her body dries out, too, which is why a reliable body cream is so important. “Nair’s Body Cream is truly the best, and yes, because of the scent,” she says. With rich cocoa butter and vitamin E, it masterfully hydrates your skin while removing hair and truly smells heavenly, with scents like sparkling water lily and soft musk.

“The formulation make it even easier to use on the go and especially while training and being in a rush at times. Plus it leaves my skin feeling smooth and hydrated for a longer period of time, so it truly is a product that does it all.”

Off The Track, It’s All About Family

“Something what might surprise people is that I'm really laid back,” Davis-Woodhall says. “I enjoy being an extrovert but love being a homebody...I have tons of plants that I love to tend to.” She and her husband bond over the more simple moments, like sitting on the couch and hanging with their furry family. “We have two dogs and one cat, so any time we spend with them is my favorite time,” she says.

Her Formula For Success

Davis-Woodhall didn’t get to where she was by having a passive attitude. While she enjoys the quiet moments at home, when it’s time to compete, she’s laser focused. “Never settle for anything less than your best,” she says. “Show up every day with your best attitude, try your hardest, and give [it] your all. Most of all, have fun. You only live once.”