I still believe Blyss could be wildly successful and big with the right funding and leadership, but at this point in my life I'm not comfortable with taking that financial risk nor am I excited about leading a big company. I truly like knowing each of my customers and had hoped to be able to remain small and successful.
"Blyss Running has thoughtfully designed colorful women’s running shorts, tights, crops, skirts, and skorts that make chasing after your running goals a very comfortable process—at least on the clothing side of things." - iRunFar
"Confession: We've never really liked wearing skorts on the trail, usually finding their confining fit a poor tradeoff for breathability. But the Trail Skirt's freedom of movement and storage capacity have turned us into converts, especially for trail runs and short hikes without a pack."
"Picking up the activity at age 41, the Asheville resident immediately noticed a major issue in the apparel market: a lack of comfortable, practical running clothes for older women. Much of the apparel she saw was too hot, too short or had unrealistically small pockets."
I hope you'll join along in encouraging & motivating one another during these dark and cold winter months. Push a little farther than you normally would and feel great heading into the spring. I know for me, it's always easier with some accountability!
Looking for the perfect gift for your favorite trail runner? Here is my list for the top 10 trail running gift ideas for the new or seasoned trail runner in your life.
Just because we might not identify as an athlete first and foremost doesn't mean we aren't serious about our chosen sport and need clothes that allow us to succeed and reach our goals.