Nike Women
It’s always been such a distinct pleasure to be sponsored by Nike. They’re such an amazing company and they really do a great job to support and promote running! However why I really love the company is because they take the time to focus on WOMEN! Whether professional or not, Nike does a phenomenal job including everyone. Since I’ve been with the company I have been a part of countless events, in on meetings where they actually want to hear my input, and I’ve also benefited tremendously by having a great team around that caters to my needs. Recently Nike has launched a program on NIkeWomen.com that allows women of all ages to log on and pledge to train their best. They included eight women athletes: Kristen Kjellman, Maria Sharapova, Gretchen Bleiler, Jessica Mendoza, Diana Taurasi, Hope Solo, and myself. The program is intended to be up for about three months and allow young women to make a commitment and stick to it. Then Nike will select winners to receive a limited edition Sister One with a piece of our ACTUAL Olympic uniform stitched in the shoe!
I love that Nike is always thinking creatively and progressing, but what’s most important is that we always find a way to get ladies of all ages healthy. I have been very lucky to be involved in sports all my life and to have been able to make a living doing it. However if that didn’t happen, I would have forever been a better woman because I took part in sports. I learned discipline, I learned how to be a team player, I learned how to set goals and understand that you will always have to make sacrifices to achieve them. I learned how to push myself and never limit my expectations!
I encourage all young ladies to get involved in some organized team sport! Not only will you stay healthy, make tons of new friends, build your self esteem as you accomplish things you may have otherwise not thought possible, you’ll have lots of FUN!!!
Go to Nike.com and go to the Women section and pledge to train harder today!!!
-Sanya