Category: Everyday Hero

A fire foot archer?! It’s an unusual job title, but for Orissa Kelly, firing burning arrows with her feet is all in a day’s work

By Anna Hart

When Sara Barnes was robbed of her active lifestyle, open water swimming became her saviour. In her own words, she details how she took the plunge and why she wants more women to do the same

By Sara Barnes

Tracie Garacochea is a force of nature. She’s a true trailblazer for adaptive sports and proof that whatever your age or disability, skateboarding is for everyone

By Glorious

Dress on, hair done, makeup flawless… most would be heading off for a night out, but not Kristina Makusenko, she’s ready to dive in. We speak to the underwater dancer about her extraordinary talent and huge social following

By Imogen Clark

It's Christmas and team Glorious want to celebrate the amazing sporting stories over the past year. Editor Alison Root shares some Glorious highlights that truly showcase the breadth and popularity of women's sport

By Alison Root

We talk to This Fan Girl co-founder Amy Drucquer about changing the portrayal of female football fans and the platform’s latest campaign to provide a better experience for women watching football in pubs

By Amy Sedghi

If it weren’t for running and a love of croissants, photographer Tekla Szőcs would never have crossed paths with Samantha Dong. Tekla tells the story of how they connected, the New York City running scene, and the importance of community and friendship

By Tekla Szőcs

If you view cheerleaders as young, enthusiastic women, then think again! We meet the inspirational Sun City Poms, a retiree cheerleading troupe from Arizona who subvert the perceptions of ageing

By Annabel Herrick

Flora Beverley, aka Food Fitness Flora, knows the effects of a bad relationship with food, but those times are long gone, and she now channels her energy into helping others lead a healthier lifestyle, as well as training for her next ultramarathon

By Glorious

“I felt the pressure that social media presents of the perfect pretzel yogi.” This was Kat Pither’s first impression of the yoga scene, so she set out on a mission to create an inclusive and comfortable space for others to feel connected through yoga

By Glorious