It’s a new year and a new world.
How will you play on? Tell us.
Meet Missy
Mother of 2, entrepreneur, coach, bike commuter and enthusiastic mountain biker – Title Nine Founder, Missy Park
Oldest piece of gear: Camelbak Charm pack circa 1999
Personal heroes: Billie Jean King. Period. Full stop.
Favorite place: Single track anywhere.
Favorite state of being: Competing against others and with a team; a ball must be involved.
Mode of transportation: Elliptigo, perfectly inefficient equals a good workout.
Essential gadget: CO2 cartridge…whipped cream, seltzer water and inflating tires.
Best-worst thing I’ve ever done: Having children. They have given me a lifetime of joy and heartache.
Words I live by: It’s easier to be forgiven than get permission.
I’m better at: Getting into trouble. Getting out is a close second because I have so much practice.
Play on is right. We must pull ourselves up, turn our broken hearts into outspoken forces of change and justice, and thank the trailblazers who paved the way without fear!
Hear hear, Stefanie!
Hi Missy,
I love the phrase Play On. And, I love Billie Jean King. I am a photographer, a mountain biker, and a TItle 9 fan. I started a collection of photos of everyday female athletes and posted them in celebration of National Girls and Women in Sports Day, and would love to share them with you. I had hoped to illustrate that we can all be considered athletes no matter what size, shape, or age we are! I’m putting the link to the Facebook post…I hope this works!
These photos are amazing! Thank you for sharing. We reposted on our Facebook page. Hope you don’t mind.
Play On…when you break your little finger catching for a crazy fast pitch softball pitcher.
Play On…when the person who started on the block ahead of you threw up on it.
Play On….when you are within 1 mile of a half marathon and have to pee so bad it hurts.
Play On…when you lose your big toenail getting into your cycling shoes on your bike transition.
Play On…everyday. As life has a way of throwing all sorts of stuff your way! These become your stories, your memories, and sometimes your best moments!
Ok. That throw up one is a new one. Wow. You win!
Hey, Missy! Good stuff!
I can relate to it all. I am a mother of 2, entrepreneur and lover of ball-sports (and skiing). My hero is Serena who inspires me with her confidence and power. I am also in awe of your accomplishments, your business and your support of women.
Keep up the good work at Title Nine! I am a huge fan of your wares for tennis and the slopes!!
Thanks Jen! Serena is definitely one of our heroes too.