The Level Up

The Level Up

Meet The Running Coach Advocating For POC Representation On The Trails

“We've done years of listening and learning," says Dora Atim, founder of Ultra Black Running. "Now it's time to put it into play.”

By Kathleen Ferraro
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Meet The Rugby World Cup Breakout Star Making The Sport More Inclusive

“I hope I can show other people that there is a place for us all in rugby, and sport in general,” says Sadia Kabeya.

By Shahed Ezaydi
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This Runner Is A Trailblazer For Indigenous Representation In Fitness

Verna Volker built a community, Native Women Running, that’s 30,000 women strong and raises money for crucial causes.

By Kate Nelson
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How Kelly Roberts Is Advocating For All Body Sizes In Running

“The running world is so monolithic in terms of body size, race, and gender. The best work we can do is internal.”

By Kathleen Ferraro
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Ayesha McGowan Is Creating Space For More WOC In Pro Cycling

"If people looked at everybody as just humans that can race bikes, we'd go so much further in equalizing opportunities for everyone."

By Kathleen Ferraro
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Jiu Jitsu Champ Kim Blake Is Pushing For More Women In The Sport

"Once you start to learn, you can feel so strong, empowered, and in a better position to protect yourself."

By Kathleen Ferraro
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Abtaha Maqsood Wants To Change The Way You Think About Cricket For Good

“We need to make sure it’s open to all.”

By Shahed Ezaydi
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Chelsea Woody On Shattering Stereotypes In Surfing

Since learning to surf less than a decade ago, she's already become one of the most influential women in the water.

By Leah Groth
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Caroline Dubois On Inclusivity & Posing As A Boy To Make It In Pro Boxing

The London-based athlete speaks to us in the lead up to her first major fight.

By Banseka Kayembe
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Meet The Flexibility Coach Who Taught Lizzo How To Do The Splits

"I don’t look like a traditional trainer, so people judge me.”

By Siobhan Reid
Bethany C. Meyers, founder of the be.come project, shares how they disconnected workouts from diet c...
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Bethany C. Meyers On The Mindset Shift That Changed Fitness For Them

The instructor shares what a truly body neutral workout looks like.

By Kathleen Ferraro
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Peloton’s Hannah Frankson Wants Fitness To Feel Less Serious

The former pro athlete draws 40,000 people – including Usain Bolt – to her classes, thanks to her mood-lifting music & inclusive message.

By Sam Rogers
Vanessa Garrison, co-founder of GirlTrek, explains how walking benefits wellness.
Wellness

Why Walking Is “Fundamental” Self-Care For This Community Organizer

GirlTrek co-founder Vanessa Garrison explains how and why to make it part of your routine.

By Rita Omokha
A collage with British Racing Driver Jamie Chadwick
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Motorsport Driver Jamie Chadwick Isn’t Racing For Anyone But Herself

The racing driver and first British woman to win an F3 race talks firsts, Formula 1 hopes, and handling the pressure.

By Kay Leong
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Rhiane Fatinikun Is Leading A Movement To Reclaim The Outdoors

The Black Girls Hike founder discusses building community, dismantling stereotypes, & getting back to nature.

By Chanté Joseph
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Trainer Meg Boggs On Using IG To Bring Body Inclusivity To Fitness

“Representation is the first step to all the other things that could happen.”

By Kathleen Ferraro