"Fast Fit & Fly" is a lifestyle blog covering Health & Fitness and Style & Beauty topics, all through the lens of track and field women. Learn more about the women & girls of the sport, get workout tips, and learn how to look good while you sweat. Enjoy stories that will inspire you to run, jump, and throw like a girl!
Balance is Key
Athletes, Lifestyle, Uncategorized
As an athlete, finding balance between work, life, and athletic goals is a constant challenge. Whether you’re a student athlete or a professional, it’s a daily task to find the time and to create balance for every aspect…
“THE CHAMP IS HERE!”
Athlete Feature, Athletes, Legends, News
Tori Bowie of the United States is the 2017 Women’s 100m dash World Champion! She surpassed her opposition clocking a time of 10.86 to Cote d’Ivoire Marie-Josee Ta Lou’s 10.86. With a lean at the torso, Bowie’s finish…
Ultimate Showdown!
Athletes, Legends, Uncategorized
With the IAAF 2017 London World Championships less than 24 hours away, prepare to witness a showdown of ALL showdowns featuring Jamaican Olympic Sprint Queen Elaine Thompson, Netherland Phenom Dafne Schippers, & USA Olympic Sensation Tori Bowie. All…
Farewell Sanya
Athlete Feature, Athletes, Icons, Legends, News, Results, Uncategorized, Weekend Rundown
Farewell Sanya The great, the glittery, and the golden Sanya Richards-Ross has taken her final lap around the track. During the women’s 400m preliminaries at the United States Olympic Trials in Eugene, Oregon, Richards-Ross was unable to finish…
Motivation Monday: Never Quit
Athletes, Health & Fitness, Icons, Legends
Gabriela Andersen-Schiess is a great example of never giving up. Representing Switzerland at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games, she overcame dehydration to cross the finish line. Gabriela shows that no matter the road ahead, always finish what…
No Woman Has the Perfect Body
Athlete Feature, Athletes, Health & Fitness, Uncategorized
Not Even a Track Girl! “Even though I embrace who I am and I’m not ashamed of being all woman but also being strong, I’m insecure about my waist area. I would love to have a little bit…
“The Crossover” with Blake Griffin
Athlete Feature, Athletes, Health & Fitness, Icons, TrackGirlzTV
“The Crossover” is a new Red Bull web series featuring Blake Griffin, a forward on the Los Angeles Clippers, trying his hand at different sports and exploring all his training options in order to reach his goals. Griffin…
A Letter from Shante Little post Oiselle Bird Camp
Athlete Feature, Athletes, Health & Fitness, Lifestyle
I came across this letter today from a professional track and field athlete named Shante Little that made me truly appreciate her transparency, honesty, and journey. Please take the time to read her story. Her words may be…
Gallery: Jeff Cohen – Track and Field Photography
Athletes, Photos
Los Angeles based photographer, Jeff Cohen, was brought up going to track meets. His interest has taken him to Olympic Games and World Championships for athletics since 1983. To view additional work from Jeff, visit trackandfieldimage.com