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How Much Does A Triathlon Cost?
by Run Girl Run
posted May 23, 2012 at 12:43am

I've gotten a couple of questions from people about how much triathlons cost, so I thought I'd take the time to spell out just how much I've spent on this sport since I got into it last November. For some background, I was starting basically from scratch...more

Creating Shoes, Socially
by carabyrd
posted March 30, 2012 at 9:34am

I was fourteen and gotten done with my first real season of cross country and was looking anxiously forward to track season.  All I wanted was a pair of Nike Frees and not just any pair but ones where I got to choose the colors via NIKEiD. I stil...more

Title Nine Founder Missy Park Talks Female Sportswear & Celebrating Title IX's 40th Anniversary
by A Glam Slam
posted March 24, 2012 at 4:21pm

Today’s athletic females have many sportswear options available to them. This selection was not always there as traditional sportswear companies often did not succeed in meeting women’s needs. This year marks the 40th Anniversary of ...more

Saving Face - The Helmet Debate in Women's Lacrosse
by Women in Sport International
posted March 11, 2012 at 12:40pm

Female athletes have come a long way to be taken more seriously in the sporting world, and we still have a long way to go.  The debate of ‘boy sports vs. girl sports’ continues to affect the way women view themselves in sport, with t...more

EmpowHer BodyMedia FITness Challenge: Week Five
by Run Girl Run
posted March 6, 2012 at 7:17pm

Guys I'm going through a computer crisis here. Yesterday my Mac crashed. Like completely and totally died while I was in the middle of doing work. No more working at Starbucks for a while Turns out the logic board crapped out. I never realized how unp...more

Mountain bikes for those with disabilities
by The Rabbit Hole
posted March 4, 2012 at 5:53pm

Tara Llanes and her new wheels. Photo from CBC. It is not often that I get to write about something that actually brings a smile to my face on this blog so I relish those opportunities when they arise.  Yesterday morning, while watching the news I...more

The Politics of FIFA and the Hijab
by Muslim Women in Sports
posted March 2, 2012 at 1:28pm

By Curtis R. RyanFIFA, the international federation for world soccer, is poised to make a decision in a few days that will impact the lives of hundreds of thousands of young Muslim women -- whether or not to overturn the current ban on the hijab, or heads...more

EmpowHER BodyMedia FITness Challenge: Week Four
by Run Girl Run
posted February 28, 2012 at 4:12pm

Four weeks down, two to go! I can hardly believe we're in the second half of the BodyMedia FITness challenge already! Previous Weeks: Week One Week Two Week Three This Week: One of the questions I've been getting from a lot of people about the BodyM...more

EmpowHER BodyMedia FITness Challenge: Week Three
by Run Girl Run
posted February 21, 2012 at 9:34pm

Three weeks down and my poor little BodyMedia Fit armband is starting to look a little worn. Can you tell I wear this thing pretty much nonstop (except for when I'm in the shower; the device can't get wet)? Previous Weeks: Week One Week Two This We...more

Football in no clothing is not football
by The Rabbit Hole
posted February 13, 2012 at 8:51am

Photo from culturemob. It's a sideshow! I thought that I had written all I had wanted to write about the Lingerie Football League in my inaugural post, The Lingerie Football League - Are you freakin kidding me?, but now that a LFL team has popped up in m...more

EmpowHER BodyMedia FITness Challenge: Week 1
by Run Girl Run
posted February 8, 2012 at 1:26am

Earlier this month, I was chosen as one of six bloggers to take part in the EmpowHER BodyMedia FITness challenge. The challenge will track six bloggers over a six week period as we try to reach our fitness goals. If you were paying really close attention...more

Ski Federation Calls for Change of Underwear
by Pretty Tough
posted January 18, 2012 at 8:56pm

Slovenian ski racer Tina Maze flashed her sports bra over the weekend in response to a controversial complaint that her underwear gave her a competitive edge. When she stripped down, the words “Not Your Business” were written across her chest....more

7 Winter Running Tips and Gear Recommendations
by smartrunner
posted January 10, 2012 at 9:29pm

Running Outside in the Winter Tips on Running and Gear Well it certainly has not been much of a typical winter here in Chicago……we have been fortunate to have almost no snow (barely an inch) and warm days.  If you run  in the lat...more

These Shoes Are Made For Walking
by Run Girl Run
posted December 29, 2011 at 9:08pm

One of the things I love about living in Washington D.C. is that I can walk almost every where I need to go. But all the walking around I do kind of limits my footwear options. When I'm walking blocks and blocks to get places, I'd much rather be in com...more

Getting Started with Lacrosse
by Sports Girls Play
posted December 15, 2011 at 2:05pm

When my daughter came to me a few years ago expressing interest in joining the local lacrosse league with some friends, I was overjoyed! She had always been athletic, and I thought it would be another great opportunity to get involved and stay active. &nb...;more

The Women Talk Sports Holiday Gift Guide
by anngaff
posted December 15, 2011 at 10:13am

It's not too late to get someone the best gift ever. To help you out, we put together a list of the most sought-after gifts for the women's sports fan in your life. 'Tis the season! In no particular order... WPS Tickets Got soccer? Yes we do, thankfu...more

The Dilemma of Finding Girls Athletic Wear & Shoes
by CPS8910
posted December 14, 2011 at 2:15am

The Dilemma of Finding Girls Athletic wear and Shoes Here we go again.  Time to buy my daughter’s some basketball shoes.  While I was in the mall, I walked into a chain retailer that sells athletic wear, as well as, shoes.  I looke...more

Why Bike Shopping is Like Wedding Dress Shopping
by Run Girl Run
posted December 13, 2011 at 12:22am

Disclaimer: I've never actually been wedding dress shopping, but I watch a lot of Say Yes to the Dress. I have spent the last two weekends in and out of just about every bike shop in the Maryland, D.C., Virginia area. I have tried a ton of different bike...more

Video: Irish Olympic Boxing Hopeful Katie Taylor
by Wombat Sports
posted December 5, 2011 at 9:16am

As we vastly appoarch the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, the amateur female boxers are preparing for their chance to make history. For the first year in Olympic history, women’s boxing will be an official sport and many countries, including Irelan...more

2011 USATF Annual Meeting Review
by Loree: A Skirt, A Hammer, A Life, and A Dream
posted December 5, 2011 at 8:34am

Many people are familiar with the sport side of track and field.  In fact, this being an Olympic year, exposure and interests is only sure to grow and peak.  However, something that many people may not be familiar with is the business side of tr...more

Olympic Swimmers Debut Speedo Fastskin3 for London Games
by A Glam Slam
posted December 2, 2011 at 9:24am

With each new day, companies are rolling out the fashions that we can expect to see come July, during the 2012 Olympic Games. The latest launch comes from the swimming category. The revolutionary new Speedo FASTSKIN3, unveiled yesterday, is the swimwear t...more

Umbro Celebrates 20 Years with Speciali 92 Capsule Collection
by A Glam Slam
posted November 18, 2011 at 10:02am

Umbro’s iconic Speciali shoes have been the footwear of choice for several football stars and have been a part of countless memorable moments in the game – 775 English top flight goals have been scored in the Umbro Speciali, it has scored 30 top tier ...more

Special Edition NYC Marathon footwear from Asics, Nike, Adidas & Sketchers
by A Glam Slam
posted November 5, 2011 at 3:17pm

From entertainment to business to fashion, the ING New York City Marathon is about much more than a 26.2 mile run. More than 2 million spectators will watch as 42,000+ runners hit the pavement in the latest running fashions. Thousands of sneakers will be ...more

Pretty in Pink - Understanding the "girl jersey"
by The Rabbit Hole
posted October 27, 2011 at 8:46am

*Note: cross posted on Hockey in SocietyOkay, per a request from my friend and fellow blogger Mr. Mark Norman, I have been asked to write a post on the infamous pink jersey/"girl jersey". It is a topic that divides sports fans like Moses divided the sea. ...more

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