Author: Jess @ Title Nine

You Are #OneToughMother

 One tough mother

“Sometimes the strength of motherhood is greater than natural laws.”

– Barbara Kingsolver

To celebrate all the amazing moms in our community we invited you to head to Instagram and tag photos of #OneToughMother in your life, and boy did you blow us away! From mountain biking mothers to zip lining grandmas, jogging stroller moms to marathon running grammies, power tool wielding mamas to devoted dog moms, you rocked our world with your adventures.

And while only one mama could win the Osprey pack full of Title Nine gear (she’s doing the kid-assisted plank above), every one of you is definitely #OneToughMother.

Check out just a few of the awesome photos and stories we received: (more…)

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Our Top Ten List: The Best Swimsuits for Adventurous Women

Deep Dive

YOU MUST PREPARE FOR SWIMSUIT SEASON

And no, we’re not talking about attaining the perfect beach bod. We’re talking about finding the swimsuit that’s built to keep up with your summer adventures. If you’re still romping around your water activities in a suit that just doesn’t cut it – the time to update is now. We’ve put together a list of our favorite swim styles – ones built to withstand the test of water sports, water play, and warm-weather whimsy. (more…)

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10 Of The Best DD Cup Size Sports Bras Out There

We are gathered here today to discuss the myth of the strappy yet supportive sports bra. Contrary to popular belief, this unicorn of a bra does not exist. Sure, you’ve seen it around: a delicate combo of spaghetti straps, anti-gravity boobs, and the minimalistic pull-over look. You’ve seen it on every yoga model in every yoga ad ever made.

But, myth buster… (more…)

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Title Nine vs. Mother Nature

Behind the ScenesNeither desert winds, nor tropical rainstorms, nor mudslides could stop us from getting that perfect shot on our summer photoshoots. Mother Nature’s got nothin’ on Title Nine “models” and photographers. (more…)

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Getting to the Starting Line

Training Tips

True story: When I first started running in my mid-twenties, I made it a whole two blocks, started hyperventilating like a hyena, and then proceeded to cry…like, ugly cry. I honestly thought there was something wrong with my body and my head, and that I might be dying. Those sure were good times. But, I kept at it. And the next few weeks/months that I went out, I calmed myself down and proceeded to run. It wasn’t pretty or fast, and my chest bounced more than kids on a trampoline, but I ran.  An entire year after that, I did my first 5k; and a year after that I completed my first marathon. I did not win any of these races, but you bet your booty I completed them. And there were maybe some tears at the end – happy tears of course. (more…)

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