Designed to unleash a women's natural power and beauty, Merrell Barefoot for women is #PrettyStrong.

Who is Merrell? Find out who we really are and see why "I an MERRELL!"

Who is Merrell? Find out who we really are and see why "I am MERRELL!"

Who is Merrell? Find out who we really are and see why "I am MERRELL!"

I'm into the outdoors... ok so that's an understatement. I'm REALLY into the outdoors. I love getting back to the natural wonders that surround us everyday, and I love sharing those times, places, and feelings that com along with epic outdoor adventures. So, maybe it's not a big surprise that I was chosen by Merrell to go to Outdoor Nation's Minneapolis Summit in July of 2011 (it was a pleasant surprise for me!).

In 2012, we will once again sponsor up to 35 (16-28 year old) delegates who will not only attend the Outdoor Nation nationwide Summits, but also serve as outreach ambassadors – working as a team to share experiences from the Summits as well as subsequent project updates.

Hello! Now for week two of the Merrell Women’s Barefoot Training Program. The next few days of the program were cool because I was finally able to run! Spring also came early in Michigan so I was able to do some of my training outside. Let’s get started!

Designed to unleash a women's natural power and beauty, Merrell Barefoot for women is #PrettyStrong.

Designed to unleash a women's natural power and beauty, Merrell Barefoot for women is #PrettyStrong.

Before I dive into my experience with the first 4 days of the Merrell barefoot Women’s Training Program, let me give you a little background about me. I am a girly girl. I love nail polish, lip stick, shoes and fitness!

Nearly 2 years ago I made a change. A big change it seemed at first, but really it was a small step in a positive direction. No, I didn’t stop drinking beer (carbs are good for running…right?) or eating chocolate (must get in those antioxidants). What did I do?

Merrell event season is here and with it comes our recently named Merrell-Go-Round!