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Five ways to stop being the underdog
by Loren Fogelman
posted March 23, 2011 at 11:51pm

"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure." Marianne Williamson Being stronger does not always equate to being the winner. Consider times when there is an upset, the obvious favorite is b...more

Be a living example
by RunLikeAGirl
posted March 23, 2011 at 1:55pm

mothers not only can, but should claim their workout time...more

Brianna Glenn's blog - Brownies and friendship
by My so-called FABULOUS life: Brianna Glenn
posted March 21, 2011 at 3:22pm

I don't like to brag, but I believe I make some of the best brownies this side of the Mississippi. I should clarify that I make some of the best brownies from a box, but believe me, there is still an art to it. This weekend, I had the distinct pleasure ...more

Why watch our watch?
by RunLikeAGirl
posted March 18, 2011 at 9:05pm

Being the boss of our watches, not letting them be the boss of us and our mood...more

What to do when your program does not have a strength and conditioning coach
by Coach Dawn Writes
posted March 18, 2011 at 8:53pm

source By now, you know that this blog isn’t about the X’s and O’s of sports, but rather the intangibles like leadership and team chemistry. So why am I writing a post about strength and conditioning? For three reasons: 1) because I believe tha...more

Still On My Tristram Shandy Hobby Horse…
by RunLikeAGirl
posted March 18, 2011 at 12:40pm

balance, balance, balance...and some practice slacklining...more

FIT Project New Orleans (part four)
by Sarah Stanley Inspired
posted March 17, 2011 at 10:22pm

I left you at the start line of the Mardis Gras Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon (and full). Ready to come run with me? In case you are new and are wondering what the FIT Project is all about, here is a quick link that will explain the project. The race ...more

Facing fear and building self-confidence
by Loren Fogelman
posted March 16, 2011 at 7:38pm

All athletes experience fear at some point. It is the primary reason for failure. Defeat and walking away from your dreams stem from avoidance. It is not whether you will face fear; it is the way you respond once fear arises. First and foremost, all athl...more

Gluten sensitivity and my new favorite bakers
by Endurance Meg
posted March 16, 2011 at 7:13pm

I’ve been gluten-free for over three years now, and without getting up on my soap box, I know it is a diet that works for me. I used to suffer from all sorts of digestive issues; cramping, bloating, irritability. I would always complain about how my sto...more

Recommended products to help you refuel and recover during marathon training
by Meggan's Running Blog
posted March 16, 2011 at 3:20pm

Sunday: 30 minutes with the baby jogger (4~miles)Monday: 8-9 miles with Micah & David (7:20 pace)Tuesday: AM: 30min morning run, PM: 1.5m w/u & 1m c/d, 2X1000m at 5:20ish pace (3:22, 3:24) w/ 3 rest, 8X300m at 5:20 mile pace (60) w/ 100m jog/run r...more

This week’s lesson: How to be brave
by Byline to Finish Line
posted March 15, 2011 at 1:47pm

Reviewing the workouts he had given me for the week, I told my coach that Monday’s swim workout was going to be hard. He had assigned me 400 yard sprints — at 20 seconds faster than last week’s pace. Um, seriously? Yes. Seriously. “Be brave,”...more

Running Hills
by Run Girl Run
posted March 15, 2011 at 1:45pm

When I run by myself, I tend to walk up parts of some of the bigger hills on my route to help save my legs so they don't fatigue too quickly. (Source) My hills are smaller than these I never really thought that my quick walk breaks could be having a neg...more

Why do you love to run?
by Sarah Stanley Inspired
posted March 14, 2011 at 11:54pm

Why do you love to run? Time alone? Peace? Sights and sounds? Cupcakes? Whatever it may be, we- that would be GU Energy and myself, want to know! So here is the deal: #1) Reply to this post and tell us why in 100 words or less why you love running! #2)...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

Implications of White House Report on fitness and health
by After Atalanta
posted March 11, 2011 at 6:22pm

The White House released its Report on Women recently. (That seems like a rather casual title for a White House report. Perhaps it is called something different?)Anyway, not surprisingly, some things change, and some things stay the same--and some things ...more

Review: Run Like A Girl
by Byline to Finish Line
posted March 11, 2011 at 9:53am

The line repeated several times throughout the book: Who we are is how we move. When simplicity and complexity reside in one sentence, I’m hooked, not just on the writing but on absorbing and contemplating the message in the words. And so the latest w...more

Say “Wow” at the Baltimore Health and Fitness Expo Sat March 12
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted March 10, 2011 at 10:05pm

Avocados from Mexico “Taste the Wow” multi-city tour is stopping in Baltimore to spread the word about The Amazing Avocado! When: Saturday, March 12th, 10am-5pm Where: Baltimore Health Expo And who will be there with them helping people find NEW w...more

Fat Tuesday apologies
by Byline to Finish Line
posted March 9, 2011 at 10:14pm

Nicole and Sue were discussing their Fat Tuesday culinary experiences as I slugged away between them on the treadmills this morning. Nicole went to local guilty-pleasure joint Fat Bob’s Smokehouse. Sue was pleased that she stuck to her high-protein wei...more

Trail running and effing ankle rolls
by The Glowing Edge
posted March 9, 2011 at 6:08pm

New training tactics, new hazards. Also new curse words. Well, maybe the same old curse words. All of it is worth the fabulous experience of running a trail, and with the advent of spring (and no more local gym membership) I’m totally off the treadm...more

Perspiration drives inspiration: Sports can make you happy (and more successful)
by Fair Game News
posted March 9, 2011 at 12:55pm

By Laura Pappano Just in time to save us from seasonal affective disorder, writer and blogger Mina Samuels has published Run Like a Girl, a relentlessly optimistic book (doesn’t mean there aren’t trials) about the transformative power of ...more

Getting a Better Body Image
by Performance Nutrition
posted March 9, 2011 at 10:17am

As a sports dietitian, the majority of my individual clients are male pro or college athletes – guys who have no major issues with their body image. However, among my female clients and women in general, I’ve noticed increased body bashing coinciding ...more

International Women’s Day: Physical Activity Equality for ALL
by Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport
posted March 8, 2011 at 2:15pm

Blog written by Kinesiology graduate student and doctoral candidate Chelsey Thul, M.A. Today is International Women’s Day (IWD), which honors the economic, political and social achievements of women throughout the world. According to the IWD website...more

Working with a Personal Trainer
by Run Girl Run
posted March 8, 2011 at 2:01pm

Good morning and happy Tuesday! I'm happy to say my legs recovered fairly well from Saturday's speedy long run and I was able to do my easy run yesterday at a pace much quicker than I'm used to. If that's going to be the trend, I'll definitely be doing m...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

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