Grit • /'grit/ (noun): Courage and resolve; strength of character; firmness of mind or spirit. Grit is the foundation of our physical and mental strength. ...

What we eat is central to our well-being. The food we eat gives our body the essential building blocks to keep our internal systems functioning at their high...

Deep breathing or learning to breathe with your diaphragm is important to your health in many ways which include lowering your stress levels, reducing your b...

It’s very important that we nurture our mental and physical health during this time of stress. This is why we are starting the LG SOARS STRONG! Each week we w...

Live Grit is more than a triathlon program, it is a community. All of us are dealing with change in these uncertain times, but our youngest Live Grit SOARS t...

There is an obvious need to make sure everyone, especially kids and teens, have access to physical activities regardless of demographics, sk

When Jamilah, a seventh grader from Garfield Park, started with Live Grit SOARS she didn’t know how to swim. Although she was an avid basketball player and t...

“My hope is that when they cross that finish line that they have one of those moments that anything is possible..."

Live Grit SOARS is Joining the Global GivingTuesday Movement to help Chicago kids SOAR! This GivingTuesday, Live Grit SOARS will celebrate giving with our 2...