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New concussion rule brings player care to a head
by Off The Court
posted April 16, 2011 at 2:39am

“This is a barbaric game, this game is not for the weak. You play football, you understand that.” Former American Football player Marshall Faulk was blunt in his assessment of the violence involved in football. This year, for the first time, AFL playe...more

Weighing the options
by Stephanie Perleberg: Believe and Run On!
posted April 15, 2011 at 8:35pm

There is one topic in sport that really doesn’t get much focus. Sure, there have been hundreds of discussions that focus on current athletes nutrition and eating disorders but what about those former athletes? How does a person who has been competing at...more

Pancakes. The answer to all my problems.
by Byline to Finish Line
posted April 15, 2011 at 6:13pm

Pancakes. It’s a surefire way to capture my attention, although “ice cream” also has impressive properties over my sense of focus. Regular readers of my blog understand my adoration for pancakes. They are my reward for hard workouts, my celebration...more

Visions of Minimalism & Green Pizza
by Run Granola Run- Musings of a Gluten Free Runner
posted April 15, 2011 at 10:01am

Last night Dave Yudkin, owner of Hot Lips Pizza, came to talk to my Sustainability class about his adventures and trials in implementing the Natural Step to make his restaurants ultra-green. One of his main themes was that sustainability isn’t an en...more

Intervals on a new treadmill
by Run Girl Run
posted April 14, 2011 at 12:51pm

After a busy day of work yesterday, I was more than ready to head to the fitness center and kick my butt with some intervals. The fitness center where I live is free for residents, which is awesome, but the equipment isn't the best. It's very old and so...more

Are you choosing a food for it’s health “halo”?
by Performance Nutrition
posted April 14, 2011 at 12:38pm

Do the terms “organic” or “natural” make you view a food or beverage a little differently? Are you more likely to pick up a package with muted green and brown tones and the words “all natural” on front? For the past few years a few studies hav...more

When four days in Phoenix turns into 20+…
by Ask Lauren Fleshman
posted April 13, 2011 at 5:50pm

Twenty days ago, I was in LA at my childhood home, stuffing summer sleeping bags and borrowed pillows into my VW Camper Van, preparing for a four day trip in Arizona. My refrigerator was nice and cold, and my cupboard was filled with the basics for cook...more

Female athletes and concussion
by Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport
posted April 13, 2011 at 2:57pm

Our Spring Distinguished Lecture Series is tomorrow, Thursday April 14, 7-9pm CST on “The Female Athlete and Concussions.“ Recent research findings in multiple academic disciplines have sparked a much-needed national conversation about the rising...more

Fuel for intervals
by Run Girl Run
posted April 13, 2011 at 1:10pm

Do you know what drives me bananas? After I wait forever for my work computer to boot up and I'm finally connected to the VPN, I get a little pop up message that says updates have finished installing and I need to reboot the computer. Serrrrriously? Yes...more

Do you like large races?
by Inspiring Sports Women
posted April 11, 2011 at 12:47pm

I spent the day at one of my favourite parks yesterday watching healthy people (no envy!) running in Ireland's largest 10k. Phoenix Park is the largest enclosed green space in any European city so it's the perfect place for a race, although I'm not sure w...more

Decoding the deli – Women’s health helps people make nourishing choices
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted April 8, 2011 at 2:17pm

April 2011 Issue - I'm quoted! Women’s Health called me and asked how I thought busy people could eat healthy at the deli counter. My big suggestion was VEG OUT! I love using whole wheat wraps because you can fit in a lot of veggies and lean protein...more

Sports Injuries we hate
by Inspiring Sports Women
posted April 7, 2011 at 12:49pm

Derval O Rourke European Championships zimbioThis is a guest post from Don Connigale, a freelance journalist, copywriter and regular runner who is currently working with a number of clients including No Win No Fee UKKNEE PAINKnee pain comes up next, in pa...more

FIT Project (Dallas Edition) part two
by Sarah Stanley Inspired
posted April 5, 2011 at 2:29pm

Race report alert! Don’t worry, it’s mostly photos And beautiful ones at that! This stop of the FIT Project is in Dallas, Tex. What’s the FIT Project? Glad you asked, here is the quick scoop on it. Quick recap? I missed my goal by six seconds. B...more

Brianna Glenn's Blog: Counting Calories
by My so-called FABULOUS life: Brianna Glenn
posted March 31, 2011 at 5:25pm

The other day I decided to download a calorie counter app on my ipad. My reason for doing this started off as curiosity of what percentage my diet broke down to, in terms of protein, carbs, and fat. What I was going to do with this information once I ha...more

Athletes Who Need Anger Management
by Loren Fogelman
posted March 31, 2011 at 9:58am

When things don’t go your way, how do you handle upsets? You response says a lot about you....more

Do athletes think faster?
by Draft Day Suit
posted March 29, 2011 at 7:22pm

Can playing sports actually help focus your brain? Researchers are starting to think so. An article published in The Journal of the American College of Sports Medicine earlier this month shows research that seems to support the theory that athletes exc...more

Sports Injuries from high heels to running shoes without pain
by Inspiring Sports Women
posted March 29, 2011 at 11:57am

This is a guest post from Don Connigale, a freelance journalist, copywriter and regular runner who is currently working with a number of clients including No Win No Fee UKCommon Sports Injuries While the sports injuries that make headlines tend to be the ...more

WEPAC Hoops For Hope
by annaflo13
posted March 29, 2011 at 11:54am

        In March 2009, 2 hospitals and 5 rural southwest Kansas communities (Wilmore,Englewood, Protection, Ashland, and Coldwater: total pop. 2500) joined forces for an unprecedented collaborative effort to r...more

Inside and Outside (Our Bodies)
by RunLikeAGirl
posted March 28, 2011 at 1:14pm

stepping outside our minds to more fully access our bodies......more

Me & Goji delivers a healthy breakfast option & Giveaway
by Pretty Tough
posted March 27, 2011 at 10:59pm

Crunchy. Crispy. Chewy. Healthy? With nine base cereals offered and over fifty “enhancers” everyone is sure to find a tasty combination of Me & Goji custom artisanal cereal. My creation, the “Mighty Mango” (don’t ask me why I picked that name) ...more

Marathon Training update: Learning to change gears & take gels during a long run
by Meggan's Running Blog
posted March 27, 2011 at 3:38pm

I have not logged my training in a week and a half...so here it goes:Thursday: AM: 45 minutes easy PM: 20minutes easyFriday: 60 minutes with Micah & DavidSaturday: 5 miles with the baby joggerSunday: Half marathon in 1:23 (16miles)Monday: 35 minutes o...more

Ask Lauren Fleshman: What to eat before you run?
by Ask Lauren Fleshman
posted March 27, 2011 at 1:55pm

Q: Hi Lauren!!! I’m a sophomore in high school in my first year of running. When you have morning practice, how much can you eat? At what time from practice, and what can you eat? Thanks Lauren!! -Duduzile Ndhlove My morning workout breakfast ...more

Gatorade announces G Series FIT line, athlete ambassadors include Allyson Felix, Coco Ho
by anngaff
posted March 26, 2011 at 1:03pm

Allyson Felix has recently partnered up with Gatorade to represent the new G Series FIT product line. She will join other elite athletes, such as pro surfer Coco Ho, as an athlete ambassador on the G Series FIT team. Gatorade has recognized male and femal...more

Pre LA Marathon School Visit
by Sarah Stanley Inspired
posted March 26, 2011 at 12:35pm

As with most cities I visit, I always try to speak to at least one school. Los Angeles was no exception! I’ve been working with Playworks in various cities that my FIT Project takes me. L.A. would be extra special, as I would also get to be a part of ...more

Pain and sacred spaces
by Byline to Finish Line
posted March 24, 2011 at 3:25pm

Where would be a good place to puke? It was a thought that crossed my mind during the fifth of six 800-meter intervals on the treadmill this morning. Would I have time and opportunity to rush into the locker room? Were there any trash cans around? When d...more

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