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Mississippi River Project: At the headwaters
by Pretty Tough
posted August 6, 2009 at 4:23pm

(Editors Note: Composer – and good friend – Eve Beglarian has developed an obsession with the Mississippi River: especially the impact of the river on the development of American culture. She recently embarked on a year long odyssey traveling the ...more

Naperville basketball court named after Candace Parker
by Pretty Tough
posted August 6, 2009 at 12:55pm

Candace Parker Basketball Court How’d you like a neighborhood basketball court named after you? That’s exactly what happened to WNBA star Candace Parker last week. The Naperville Park District honored their fave local player by dedicating a newly r...more

Vote for Sportswoman of the Year
by Pretty Tough
posted August 5, 2009 at 9:54pm

It’s that time of year. Time to head over to the Women’s Sports Foundation website to vote for Sportswoman of the Year. Every year, WSF recognizes an individual and team Sportswoman whose performances over a 12-month time span have been exceptional...more

Inspiring women and an inspiring league
by ...Because I Played Sports
posted August 4, 2009 at 2:19pm

This past week, I traveled to Chicago for a wedding and a work trip. Just as I pulled out of my place in DC, I tweeted my status, “En route to Chicago.” Among responses from friends wishing me safe travels came an email from one of my WNBA contacts in...more

Brianna Glenn: I Jump in Sand
by My so-called FABULOUS life: Brianna Glenn
posted August 3, 2009 at 11:28am

I had an absolutely dreadful competition in Stockholm, my last competition before World Championships. I’m not sure how many of you actually follow and keep track of such things, but I figured it was worth mentioning nonetheless. I’ve actually had s...more

Coach's Corner: The Power of Execution
by Hoop Thoughts
posted July 31, 2009 at 2:41am

The following comes from Chris Widener, a businessman, author, speaker and television host. He is a contributor to Success Magazine which is where I found the following excerpt. Widener talks about how many leaders have a great vision but the missing link...more

Coach's Corner: Lessons Learned from Apollo 11
by Hoop Thoughts
posted July 30, 2009 at 3:26pm

As we recently pass the anniversary of the moon landing by Apollo 13, Leadershipnow.com posted a nice piece on its blog about the lessons learned from that mission including vision, perseverance, and teamwork. This from the Leading Blog:On July 20, 1969, ...more

C-O-M-M-I-T-M-E-N-T
by Glisten Fitness
posted July 30, 2009 at 2:11am

Glisten Founder, Allyson Felix, wrote an article for our friends over at BettyConfidential.com about commitment at the gym, check it out… As an Olympic Gold Medalist, I’m here to let you in on a little secret; listen carefully. It’s not the exclusi...more

Girls4Sport Honors Inspiring Women with “Ordinary Heroes” Contest
by Sports Girls Play
posted July 30, 2009 at 2:10am

Surf and swim apparel designer Girls4Sport will honor inspiring women with its “Ordinary Heroes” essay contest. Girls4Sport invites participants to nominate the women in their lives—mothers, daughters, sisters, and friends—who have accomplished ...more

ChicRunner's Epic Race Report: Playtime in San Fran and the 1/2 Marathon!
by Chic Runner
posted July 28, 2009 at 7:11pm

This could quite possibly be the longest post known to man kind to this day, so let the photos load, throw on some music and read away! It’s a weekend recap and race report. Enjoy! Also, instead of putting tags with their blogs in this entire post, if ...more

A Coach Who Gets it Right
by One Sport Voice
posted July 27, 2009 at 6:23pm

In the media we more often hear horror stories than positive stories regarding coaches. Fortunately many coaches do get it right and positively affect the lives of countless others. A wonderful example of just such a coach is Steve “Wilk” Wilkinso...more

Long Jumper Brianna Glenn: Believing
by My so-called FABULOUS life: Brianna Glenn
posted July 26, 2009 at 4:41pm

“In order to be the best, you must first believe that you are.”I have heard that quote a million times, and I fully trust its accurateness. It’s something I constantly preach to younger athletes who want to know the secret to success because I have...more

WNBA All-Stars kick off the weekend with community service activities
by HoopFeed.com
posted July 24, 2009 at 2:54pm

Asjha Jones cuts the ceremonial red ribbon during the court unveiling. WNBA All-Star weekend festivities kicked off this morning with a court dedication ceremony and a basketball clinic led by players and Sun head coach Mike Thibault. Former Stanford...more

Relive some of the most memorable Olympic feats
by Pretty Tough
posted July 22, 2009 at 1:19am

No Olympics this year but plenty of great moments to relive from years past. From Nadia’s perfect 10 to Kerri Strug’s heroic vault, here’s a look at some of the top moments in Olympic history. 1960 Rome Games Wilma Rudolph — who was unable to wal...more

Post-Baby Marathon Training Log: July 19, 2009 - Think "Pikes Peak"
by anngaff
posted July 20, 2009 at 1:06am

My big sister Catherine and her girlfriend Carrie came to visit this week while Jason is in Japan fighting in the Dream 10 Welterweight Grand Prix.  Thank goodness because otherwise it would have required strategy and planning to get the simplest t...more

Smile!
by I Run - Therefore I Blog
posted July 14, 2009 at 12:31pm

I'm off from work, trying to rest up and gather some extra energy for my competitions. So, what am I up to? Yesterday I cleared up some of my old and useless crap in the attic. This morning I went to the garbage heap to throw it away. This older guy work...more

Post-Baby Marathon Training Log: July 5, 2009 - What a Difference a Year Makes
by anngaff
posted July 5, 2009 at 6:06pm

What a difference a year makes. On July 4, 2008, I woke up sore and dehydrated from competing the night before in the Final of the 3000m Steeplechase at the US Olympic Track & Field Trials in Eugene, Oregon.  I'd finished 10th, well out of the t...more

Dear Anonymous...
by My so-called FABULOUS life: Brianna Glenn
posted July 3, 2009 at 2:32pm

I’m giving you a 1-2 punch with two posts right in a row, but something caught my attention while I was writing the post below, and it was too good to let it slip by. As I was linking to an older post that explained my decision to continue training and...more

And a return to the gym it was…
by Chic Runner
posted July 2, 2009 at 4:36pm

So yesterday I told y’all (yup, sometimes you just have to use that word because it’s just easier) that I would be going to the gym that evening. I haven’t been to the gym in FOREVER. I decided that when I do go to the gyms for the month of July (my...more

Finally the Bride!!!
by My so-called FABULOUS life: Brianna Glenn
posted June 29, 2009 at 1:55pm

It feels like I’ve been sooo close many times. For 9 years now I’ve been competing at U.S. Nationals with the hope of making a World Championship or Olympic team. I’ve had my good years and not so good years, top 3 finishes a couple of times witho...more

Coach's Corner; Today Matters
by Hoop Thoughts
posted June 29, 2009 at 12:46pm

Each summer we try to coin a phrase to center our team's motivation around. This summer the phase is simply, "WIN TODAY." We told our team that to have a great summer that we needed them to rise out of bed each morning and ask, "What do I need to do to wi...more

"Jesus Christ would've thought"
by My so-called FABULOUS life: Brianna Glenn
posted June 27, 2009 at 3:19pm

If you happen to follow me on twitter or facebook, you know that the title of this blog comes from a response I heard while watching the track meet on T.V. yesterday. The third place finisher in the Men’s 100 meter race was overcome with joy and happin...more

Will I ever compete again?
by JHayes
posted June 26, 2009 at 4:33pm

As I watched Day One of the USATF National track and Field Championships in Eugene, Oregon I had mixed emotions about my position. And by my position I mean in the stands as a spectator. I watched races and tweeted results with enthusiasm and was prou...more

Ask me anything
by My so-called FABULOUS life: Brianna Glenn
posted June 25, 2009 at 3:35pm

Today I get on a plane and head to Eugene for the 2009 National Championships. I don’t compete until Sunday so I’ll have a few days to relax and get mentally prepared to do battle. As it is a fairly well known fact that this weekend is an important ...more

WTS Podcast: Christine Brennan, Part 3: "Women have to be in charge"
by anngaff
posted June 23, 2009 at 1:56pm

  Welcome to the second podcast in a 3-part series of interviews with Christine Brennan, renowned sports journalist, best-selling author and commentator.  Brennan was a pioneer as a female sports journalist and is still today the most widely-re...more

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