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Study Shows Moms Play Key Role in Athlete Success
by Sports Girls Play
posted March 27, 2011 at 10:39am

Raising happy, healthy athletes is a lot of work, but according to a recent Gatorade report on Mom’s and youth sports, I am not alone when I say the extra time and preparation is something I gladly do. Did you know that according to the Gatorade study ...more

Germantown Half Marathon Race Recap: 1st Female, 5 Months Postpartum
by Meggan's Running Blog
posted March 21, 2011 at 1:17pm

Sunday: 1.5ish mile w/uHalf Marathon in 1:23:40 for 1st ($500)18 min waddle c/d (err...2 miles maybe)Ummmmm........WHAT? Did I seriously just run that 5 months, 5 days after giving birth to my adorable baby girl??? I guess it just goes to show that I hav...more

New GLSEN Sports Project to Address LGBT Issues in K-12 Sports
by mhueter
posted March 18, 2011 at 12:20pm

LGBT and Ally Sports Stars Lend Support to Campaign to Promote Respect for All in Sports NEW YORK, March 17, 2011 – In an effort to make K-12 sports and physical education safer and more inclusive for all regardless of sexual orientation...more

Girls Sports – Introducing the concept of sports & fitness
by Game On! Sports Camp 4 Girls
posted March 14, 2011 at 2:26pm

A Short Poem Look out yonder and ye shall see, the smiles, the sweat, the muscles, the glee. The healthy, the toned, the academic progress they boast, the sportsmanship, discipline, and teamwork we toast. The friendships, the memories, for kids ta...more

Week in review: 18 miles with the guys at marathon pace
by Meggan's Running Blog
posted March 12, 2011 at 5:12pm

Week in Review:Monday: 10 miles in 72minutes, + 8X20 seconds hard strides at 1600m pace (11 miles total)Tuesday: 70 minutes relaxedWednesday: w/u, 40 minutes at relaxed tempo @ goal half-marathon race pace (avg of 6:18 pace), c/d (8-9 miles)Thursday: 64 m...more

Which is Better – Focus on One Sport or Try Many?
by Sports Girls Play
posted March 12, 2011 at 12:06pm

When it comes to youth sports there is more and more pressure for kids to specialize at a younger age – whether to make the “travel team,” set them up for college opportunities or be the next big thing. But, is early specialization the best way to g...more

Get off the phone, Soccer parents
by Draft Day Suit
posted March 10, 2011 at 9:42pm

The oldest boy is playing soccer. The kind of soccer where they actually have practices and games and as a parent you have to go. He’s so excited he can’t see straight. He’s also not very good at it. That’s fine. The boy isn’t all that athleti...more

Helping your athlete with time management
by Game On! Sports Camp 4 Girls
posted March 7, 2011 at 3:28pm

Does your daughter’s typical day look something like this? SCHOOL – SPORTS – BED SCHOOL-SPORTS-BED SCHOOL-SPORTS-BED Oh yes, with meals and maybe a birthday party squeezed in at times between. If so, do you...more

Week in Review & long run with the Boardtown group
by Meggan's Running Blog
posted March 6, 2011 at 12:39pm

Saturday: 12mile Long run with Micah/Nathan(!!) 2 miles relaxed before the boardtown group started. (6:45 avg pace for the whole run)scheduled was 6 miles at relaxed, 6 miles at half marathon pace.7:14, 7:10, 7:07, 7:04, 6:32, 6:31, 6:21, 6:25, 6:30, 6:08...more

Running with postpartum aches and pains, abdominal reconditioning exercises
by Meggan's Running Blog
posted March 5, 2011 at 3:42am

Training update...Saturday: AM: 30minutes on the trainer, PM: 60minutes running with the baby joggerSunday: AM: 40minutes running with the baby jogger, PM: 35minutes with M.E.Monday: 9 miles with 15X1min at 5:17-5:39 pace, 1 minute recoveriesTuesday: 70mi...more

Training and racing goals after having baby.
by Meggan's Running Blog
posted February 20, 2011 at 1:24pm

Monday: 54minutes w/ 10 X2 min on, 1 min off @10k pace + 12min hard on the trainer (this morning was a mess...you'll see why)Tuesday: 60minutes recovery + absWednesday:2 mile warm up, 30min progessive tempo with Micah, 6:23, 6:21, 6:14, 6:11, 6:17 (9+ mil...more

WNBA star Swin Cash talks contracts, Bieber, and family
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted February 19, 2011 at 11:25am

Don't call Swin Cash a holdout. She's been contemplating her future for months and what may have appeared an easy decision in September has changed. An unrestricted free agent, Cash was made available prior to her playing in Friday's celebrity game at the...more

Girls Sports – Might She Be Trying TOO Hard?
by Game On! Sports Camp 4 Girls
posted February 17, 2011 at 2:01pm

I’ll venture to bet that at some point, while watching a young kids’ sporting event or lesson, your attention has been drawn to one participant. Interestingly, this time it’s not because she is dominating or incredibly talented. Nor is it a behavior...more

British Muay Thai fighter Julie Kitchen combines motherhood with inspiring career
by Inspiring Sports Women
posted February 17, 2011 at 10:01am

Julie Kitchen pic - Adam Gibbard British Muay Thai fighter Julie Kitchen combines motherhood with an inspiring fighting career. Her record of 50 fights over the last 10 years counts 42 wins, 8 losses and has clocked up 22 belts ... so far. Kitchen has m...more

Gotta Have Heart – The Best Sports Couples
by Pretty Tough
posted February 14, 2011 at 9:53pm

Have you ever noticed how singers and actors always to seem to hook up with each other? There’s Gwen and Gavin, Brad and Angelina… the list goes on and on. Well in sports, it’s no different. In honor of Valentine’s Day, here’s a look at some of ...more

16 weeks postpartum: Longest run since pregnancy
by Meggan's Running Blog
posted February 13, 2011 at 4:31pm

Thursday a.m.: 8.3 miles in 61 min, abs and stretch Friday a.m.: 5 miles (no Husband and Maddy had a bad night)Saturday: 15.6 miles in 1:51 Sunday: Planned 45 minute run with M.E. and AaronThis mornings run felt pretty good. I told myself that I was not g...more

Sara Ensrud Vaughn: The Student-Athlete Wonder Woman
by JozDalt
posted February 9, 2011 at 10:31am

Sara Vaughn opens up about what it was like to stand tall in her running shoes as a pregnant student-athlete despite expectations to have an abortion....more

Our Tiger life: 15 minutes of recess in 7 hours of kindergarten. What’s happening to play?
by Fair Game News
posted February 8, 2011 at 6:57pm

By Katie Culver Yes, “Tiger Mom” has us roaring about the ruthless strategies she utilized to seek “success” for her daughters at endeavors she herself was pushing. So success, but at what expense? And yet, many critiquing Amy Chua’s approach ...more

Mary Wineberg's Blog: Patience.....
by Mary Wineberg: I'm Back....for my 2012 Olympic Quest
posted February 8, 2011 at 11:00am

Hey everyone,Thanks again for sticking by me and watching the Boston Meet this past Sunday. It is always a pleasure to allow you all into my life when updating my blog. I am able to give you the real deal on my life as a track athlete. Shout out to Kayley...more

Girls Sports – Top 10 sports lessons for young athletes
by Game On! Sports Camp 4 Girls
posted February 7, 2011 at 4:40pm

After informally surveying approximately 50 individuals, including athletic parents, collegiate athletes and coaches from all different sports and levels, these were the top 10 lessons to emphasize and pass down to our young athletes. 1) Do your best...more

Marathon Training Week 2: 13 mile progressive treadmill run.
by Meggan's Running Blog
posted February 7, 2011 at 9:52am

Thursday: AM: 4miles easy, abs /PM: 10min w/u, circuit for 25minFriday: AM: 8.2 miles with Micah (7:20-30 pace)Saturday: 13 miles in 90 min30 min at 7:30-7:00 pace5min at 6:58 pace25min at 6:53 pace5 min at 6:49 pace25min at 6:44 paceSunday:48 minutes wit...more

What athlete’s wish their parents would do (and not do)
by Sports Girls Play
posted February 4, 2011 at 8:16pm

As parents we often get pretty wrapped up in our athlete’s performances – whether in practice or competition – and while our comments are often well meaning, that’s not always what our athletes take away from it! I just read an article on USA Swim...more

Mom, sports and safe spaces
by Byline to Finish Line
posted February 1, 2011 at 8:49pm

The question doesn’t come with as much frequency as it once did — a hopeful sign to me that women in sport aren’t nearly the aberration we once were, particularly in the media field. But every once in a while, the question returns. Did my father ge...more

Training for a marathon (15 weeks postpartum)
by Meggan's Running Blog
posted January 30, 2011 at 10:44am

Sunday: 20 minutes on the trainer Monday: 70 minutes on the trainer with 45minutes of 90 hard, 60 easyTuesday: 40 minute run (left hamstring on FIRE)Wednesday: 8 miles with Micah and DavidThursday: 1.5 mile warm up, 3 miles at half marathon pace (6:35-6:2...more

Managing your busy sports life & a $50 Sports Authority gift card giveaway
by Sports Girls Play
posted January 26, 2011 at 1:43pm

Whether you are a coach who has to coordinate every aspect of your team or you are a parent who needs to track schedules, keep track of your child’s personal bests or just need to know when you are supposed to bring snacks to the game, TeamSnap is an a...more

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