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Larissa Kolasinski Turned a Scare Into a Mission
Seattle-based ultrarunner Larissa Kolasinski has run six world marathon majors, set a Guinness World Record, and is chasing a first 100-mile race.
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A Cycling Studio Built for People Who Want More
From a public school classroom to her own Ballard studio, a founder helps people find out what their bodies can do on the bike and off it.
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Emilia Perez Builds Strength From the Inside Out
The founder of Enrgy Collective is redefining personal training in Seattle through intentional coaching, genuine connection, and a belief that strength goes far beyond the gym.
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Where Pelvic Floor Rehab Meets the Barbell
A former gymnast and Doctor of Physical Therapy brings rehab and strength training together for pregnant and postpartum moms in Fremont.
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A Yoga Teacher Who Takes the Mat Into Real Life
A Queen Anne yoga teacher of more than 15 years brings philosophy, retreats and a new teacher school to Seattle.
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Sydney Werwinski Helps Seattle Find Its Inner Athlete
A Columbia City coach who started at a gym with her very first job now trains runners, teaches boxing and is building a program for young girls.
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Emma Paul-Cash Turned a Low Point Into a Strength Career
A Burien coach who never grew up in a gym now helps women build strength and confidence while chasing a national bodybuilding title.
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Laura Su Is Building Strength and a Studio in North Seattle
Powerlifter and Liberate Strength founder Laura Su blends exercise science with real connection, and she is opening a studio in North Seattle next.
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RowdyBox Owner Builds Strength Without Tearing People Down
A former national champion skater turned downtown gym owner pushes clients hard and keeps every word of it encouraging.
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Allegra Brown Runs Her First Hyrox and Finds Her Next Chapter
The IFBB pro bikini athlete finished Hyrox Anaheim in 1:17:51, is 19 weeks pregnant, and races Vancouver Hyrox in December 2026.
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Jessica Wicklund Finds Her Flow at the Salt Lake City Hyrox
At 47, Jessica Wicklund turned her first solo Hyrox in Salt Lake City into a 1:27:17 finish and an 11th-place age group result.
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Juan Pablo Perez Builds Strength for the Life You Want
A Tufts physical therapy student and Seattle trainer, Juan Pablo Perez helps clients build muscle, strength and confidence for the lives they want.
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From a 37-Minute 5K to HYROX Pro Doubles: Clodagh Lucey
In December 2024, Clodagh Lucey ran her first 5K in 37 minutes. In September, she and her best friend raced HYROX Pro Doubles in Salt Lake City, and their running ranked in the top third of 203 teams.
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The Man Who Turned a Ballard Bank Into a Gym Was Forced Out of It in 2020
A Ballard building that was a saloon, a bank and a post office is now a gym. In 2020 its founder was forced out, and his six-storey hotel was cancelled.
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