Spring is here and it is tank top, shorts and soon...bikini time. Are you ready? Spring is a trendy time of year to get into shape, only second to the New Year's Resolutions that may or may not have happened. I call BS on jumping on the let's get in shape for Spring. We should look more towards … [Read more...]
Gender Disparity in M.U.T. Running
*This was actually written in November of 2014 on a personal blog that I have, but it's nonetheless what I think to be a pretty important topic in the world of mountain, ultra, trail running, and it certainly seemed like a relevant topic for Women Talk Sports. I may be a bit naïve, but while I know … [Read more...]
Jenny Simpson looks for the perfect sixteen laps at #NBIGP
via RunBlogRun with permission Jenny Simpson is an athlete with poise and grace. She answers questions in a relaxed manner and in complete thoughts and sentences. A professional athlete since 2010, her brand, New Balance made a big gamble with her and it has paid off! World gold in 2011, … [Read more...]
Amy Begley, 2008 Olympian, on her new job at the Atlanta Track Club Head Coach
Amy Begley, the new coach of the Atlanta Track Club, photo courtesy of ATC The Atlanta Track Club is in the midst of monumental changes within their organization. Their long term sponsorship agreement with the Mizuno brand was announced less than three months ago. The appointment of Amy Begley, … [Read more...]
Queen of the Beer Mile, Beth Herndon, Wins World Championship, Sets WR
Beth Herndon won the Beer Mile in 6:17. Casey Corrigan won the Men's race in 5:00.23! photo by Kirby Lee for Flocasts. Before we complete yet another full year of serious track & field analysis, it somehow seems appropriate to conclude 2014 with a glimpse at the whimsical side of our sport. … [Read more...]
Mizuno USA Hires Industry Veteran Mark Sheehan as Vice President of Running Product Management
Norcross, GA. (January 5, 2015) – Mizuno USA, a global leader in sports apparel, footwear and equipment, announced today the appointment of Mark Sheehan as Vice President - Product Management, Running Division. Sheehan will report to Dick Lyons, Senior VP/GM – Product Divisions. “In … [Read more...]
Summer in Pictures…Picture Blog:) via @hammerlover
I can't believe that it is almost that time of year again to get back on the "training" horse. This summer has been a busy one for me and one that I will never forget. To keep my fingers fresh for up coming blogs, this is a picture blog. Enjoy! After US Nationals, I headed up to Canada for the NTL … [Read more...]
Picking a College as an Elite Athlete
Deciding on a university is a pivotal moment for many young people. Where you want to live, what you want to study, and the community you enter for four (or more) years can define the rest of your life. When you take elite athleticism into account, the … [Read more...]
Olympian Lolo Jones Talks #DWTS Elimination
Retired dancing with the Stars #resumeUpdate — Lolo Jones (@lolojones) September 17, 2014 Olympian Lolo Jones was voted off “Dancing With the Stars” last night, becoming the first celebrity competitor to be eliminated on the show’s 19th season. After judges’ scores and viewer … [Read more...]
How Sports Can Prevent More Fergusons
Russia’s Natalya Antyukh and I have competed against each other many times on the biggest of stages. We respect each other as competitors, and when the race is over, we know the best woman on that day won. (August 31, 2011 – Source: Michael Steele/Getty Images AsiaPac) We are all well … [Read more...]