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Author Archives: Callie Skokos
You Inspire Me
I started running when I was in seventh grade because my parents thought I was getting fat. At first, it was painful and boring and every labored step was confirmation that I was now a ‘fatty pants.’ I was not … Continue reading
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Tagged Callie Skokos, cycling, inspiration, memories, RunningPretty, women's running
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Inventing, Oprah, and RunningPretty
While a lot has changed about me since I was 8 years old, I believe we are wired with certain characteristics that we don’t really ever outgrow. Imagination is one of those things. I still use my imagination, but it … Continue reading
Posted in RunningPretty
Tagged Callie Skokos, identity waistband, inventing, Oprah, QVC, running skirts, RunningPretty, women's running
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Finding Sabrina
My grandmother taught me to sew, but truth be told, I really cannot sew without her. She departed this world and left behind a young woman with desire and determination, but with no real skills. The day I realized that … Continue reading
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Tagged brand, Callie Skokos, compression shorts, grandmothers, running skirts, RunningPretty, Sabrina Winckler, women's running
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Sew Loved
When I was a little girl, my Nana taught me to sew. I remember our prize sewing accomplishment was a white, eyelet dress with hot pink ribbons on the puffy sleeves and hem that I wore to my eighth grade … Continue reading
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Tagged brand, Callie Skokos, Celiac Disease, compression shorts, grandmothers, running skirts, RunningPretty, women's running
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The Idea that Needed a Swift Kick in the Butt
“Just do it…I mean, make a mess of samples and sell them at a booth at one of your races. Done. What’s the problem?” That’s what Allen said after he read my first blog post. Allen is hilarious. He’s the … Continue reading
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Tagged compression shorts, running skirts, RunningPretty, women's running
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It’s the brand of my life
I’ve been at this for a while. Oh no, not the blog. In fact, today is my first entry for the blog that I’ve decided to call “RunningPretty, Writing Real.” It’s RunningPretty that I’ve been at for a while. It … Continue reading
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