Really well done website. What is your main purpose of this website? Promote your gym/self, or just a hobby (non profit seeking)?
The message it sounds like you are preaching, that strong is sexy, is very important for young female athletes. Many of whom are afraid of weights and getting stronger because they are worried about getting a big ass and shoulders. Ill pass this on to a few of the Uni Strength coaches I keep in contact with to check out and pass along to their womens teams.
LiftStrong -
Thanks! The idea behind the blog is two-fold:
One: For it both to be a business/income source and a calling card for me, as a coach and a writer. I plan to write an e-book sometime next year and it's already helped me land 2 regular freelance writing gigs in the past week.
Two: The subject matter is truly important to me. I first had the idea for this site a year ago and took my time putting it together because I wanted to do it just right. I want to inspire women to get fit, to expand their ideas of beauty, and to take ownership of everything they can be. I think it's great to have a website where they can read honest stuff about the struggle of being a female athlete. I've already received numerous emails from people who've been inspired and THAT is what truly makes my day and makes the project worthwhile for me. I feel a real need to contribute and to make a difference for others, and this site is one of the ways I do that.
Thanks for passing the site on to the coaches -- there are many more awesome articles to come!
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Thanks for the ttt! :)
New post up again today - "Who Fits In These Jeans?" - http://modernathena.com/?p=235
I also have a new regular feature I'll be rolling out next week called "From the Mouths of Men" -- getting guys thoughts of the subject of athletic women. I have a few MMA guys lined up, too, so it should be fun!
Good stuff Ring Girl. Looking forward to reading the new feature.
The first article in the new feature, "From the Mouths of Men," is up! The first guy I interviewed is Tyler Knight - porn star and novelist. (He also used to train at Eddie Bravo's and Wildcard Boxing)
"From the Mouths of Men" - Tyler Knight
Next in line are Nathan Quarry and Stephan Bonnar!
ttt!
Lots and lots of new stuff on the site in the last month and a half. If you haven't checked it out - please do!
www.modernathena.com
I am also featured on the FightChix website today -- fun interview!
http://blog.fightchix.com/2011/07/06/wonder-woman-wednesday-becca-borawski/
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Great interview of you on fight chix. Breaking Muscle site looks very good too. Always enjoy reading and seeing your stuff. Keep up the great work Becca!
Thanks! I had fun doing the interview - nice to be on the OTHER side once in a while. :)
And, I actually was just hired full-time by the parent company of BreakingMuscle.com -- I am moving up to Portland, OR next month and will be diving into really developing that site, so look out for lots of new cool stuff there!