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Running proud like a princess?
by I Run - Therefore I Blog
posted March 1, 2009 at 1:12pm

(photo from www.daylife.com)My first coach taught me the most I know about running technique. He is still one of the best teachers I have had trying to make me understand running efficiency. He taught me how to run tall.My strides have always been long a...more

The Award for Best Water in the World Goes to…
by Pretty Tough
posted February 27, 2009 at 9:33pm

This year, the long-running Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting welcomed more than one hundred waters from across the country and around the globe...more

Over Training and the Youth Athlete
by Sports Girls Play
posted February 26, 2009 at 1:14pm

Have you ever seen your daughter act less than enthusiastic, moody, have a loss of focus, lack of appetite, poor sleeping habits, or always seemly tired?...more

Swim tips from Olympic Champion Natalie Coughlin
by Running in the Bike Lane
posted February 25, 2009 at 1:43pm

A few helpful swim tips from Gold Medalist Natalie Coughlin, brought to you by H20 Audio. Once you've mastered your stroke, grab an H20 audio ipod case and rock out to your favorite tunes while you swim. Of course, only if you enjoy listening to music whi...more

Run Like a Girl: Endurance Racing
by Pretty Tough
posted February 23, 2009 at 1:02pm

Endurance racing can be intimidating but once you make the leap, the amount of support and encouragement that comes from the community is infectious. Not surprisingly, many of the races for women benefit a female-targeted charity or cause. Here are some g...more

Cooking with Carolina Kluft
by Pretty Tough
posted February 17, 2009 at 4:57pm

FloTrack has a fun video with 2004 Olympic Heptathlon Gold Medalist Carolina Kluft cooking Swedish meatballs and mashed potatoes at her house in Kariskona, Sweden, for their “Off Track Tuesday” feature...more

Dear No Helmet Guy,
by Running in the Bike Lane
posted February 10, 2009 at 5:10pm

It appears you don't care about your head. You have no qualms about riding around in spandex, fretting about the exact quantity of fat and protein and caloric content of your meals or that you weigh less than your girlfriend. Yet, still you care not ab...more

CNN spotlights injury prevention in female athletes
by Pretty Tough
posted February 4, 2009 at 2:05pm

We all know young female athletes are much more likely to sustain knee injuries than male athletes. In this CNN report, a doctor details the mechanism of injury, something that needs to be known for prevention, but she also talks about sport specializati...more

Caffeine for Recovery
by Running in the Bike Lane
posted January 29, 2009 at 12:44am

Preston mentioned something crazy a few weeks back about post workout recovery being aided by caffeine. I'm all for a post early a.m. workout caffeine buzz to keep my morning going and was reminded of this potential for enhanced recovery as I sipped my la...more

Concussions in girls’ hockey worry Minnesota coaches
by Pretty Tough
posted January 28, 2009 at 6:52pm

Are concussions a problem in girls hockey? Coaches in Minnesota worry that as games get faster and players stronger, brain injuries can occur in a non-checking sport. ...more

Cliff Bar Recall!
by Running in the Bike Lane
posted January 21, 2009 at 2:56pm

Apparently any Cliff product with certain sell by dates in '09 containing peanut butter, MAY CAUSE SALMONELLA. This is, as I sit at my desk, hungry (as usual) with a Cliff Builder's Peanut Butter Bar with date in specified range next to me....more

Obamanation: Staying in shape at the White House
by Pretty Tough
posted January 19, 2009 at 3:58pm

The Obama family will have plenty of perks when they move into the White House, a 55,000 square-foot Georgian-style mansion with 132 rooms and 32 bathrooms. Lucky for the Obamas, the perks include a plethora of sports and recreational facilities....more

Nutrition Nutrition Nutrition
by Running in the Bike Lane
posted January 13, 2009 at 10:43pm

Coach Neil of TriMoreFitness loves to repeat this over and over, like a personal mantra. It's certainly a complicated topic for endurance athletes, since we like such different foods and fuel in different ways....more

Lolo Jones' Runner's World Cover Shoot
by anngaff
posted January 12, 2009 at 4:11pm

Olympic hurdler Lolo Jones is Runner's World's first female abs cover model. It's about time! Have you seen women track athletes' abs?...more

Kay Yow battles cancer, steps away from coaching NC State
by ...Because I Played Sports
posted January 9, 2009 at 2:00pm

Apparently, Kay Yow is stepping away for a bit, as she battles stage four breast cancer. Kay Yow is one of the best coaches in women’s basketball, so this is a big loss for NC State....more

Cross-training - Take a Hike
by Sports Girls Play
posted January 8, 2009 at 12:22pm

As coaches, parents and athletes, we tend to get really wrapped up in the day to day routine of training, and while routine is good, cross-training and non-training can be helpful too. Hiking is a great way to get some fresh air, have fun and do some inte...more

Weighing in on the New Year
by Pretty Tough
posted January 3, 2009 at 4:32pm

So you’ve resolved to eat right this year and get regular exercise, right? Slimming down and getting healthier are common New Year’s resolutions, but following through on the commitment is an uncommon accomplishment. There are many pieces in ...more

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