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Row, row, row your boat
by Cool Adventure Girls!
posted September 7, 2009 at 2:29pm

British environmentalist Roz Savage smiles as she arrives in the tiny South Pacific nation of Kiribati on Saturday. Savage, attempting to become the first woman to row alone across the Pacific Ocean, set foot on dry land for the first time in mo...more

Ute's October Blast Memorial Bike Ride
by Bike Diva
posted September 3, 2009 at 1:37pm

Ute's October Blast - Share the Road Memorial Ride In October, 2006, Ute Burkhardt, 37, was killed by a truck while riding her bike. Cycling was one of her passions, and she took great care in being a strong and safe rider. In her honor, we're raising ...more

Pedal for Bpeace
by Bike Diva
posted September 1, 2009 at 12:16pm

PRESS RELEASE Maine Hosts the First Annual Bike Ride for Women Entrepreneurs in Countries Emerging from War NEW YORK, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 11, 2001, when the world changed, Mary Ciampa was living in Hoboken, New Jersey about to emb...more

Running for Cancer Research, Please Help
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted August 20, 2009 at 4:53pm

I’m writing this blog post to ask you to help me fund cancer research. On October 11, 2009 I am running Chicago Marathon with Fred’s Team, on behalf of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and the Aubrey Fund. Fred Lebow was a running legend and c...more

Cristie Kerr’s Birdies for Breast Cancer
by Ladies on the Tee
posted August 17, 2009 at 8:29pm

Top LPGA Golfer Cristie Kerr Hosts Fifth Annual Birdies for Breast Cancer Charity Golf Classic LPGA tour members, athletes and celebrities joined Cristie Kerr at Liberty National in Jersey City to raise money and promote breast health education NEW Y...more

Oh those puppies
by Chic Runner
posted August 17, 2009 at 5:10pm

This weekend I struggled through my 18 miler and cut it short at 15.5 miles. My toes were really beat up and I realized I was beginning to run awkwardly because they were hurting so bad. Thus my awkward painful running motion created another blister on my...more

City to Sand Bike Race
by Bike Diva
posted August 17, 2009 at 4:34pm

PRESS RELEASE “CITY TO SAND” BIKE RACE SET FOR SEPTEMBER 12 Marquis Jet Co-Founder Jesse Itzler creates Unique New York City-To-The-Hamptons Bike Race To Benefit 100 Mile Man Foundation NEW YORK, N.Y. – On September 12th, 2009, 100 co...more

What? Free Stuff?
by Chic Runner
posted August 12, 2009 at 1:19pm

I know you all clicked this window open because it said free stuff. Don’t worry I won’t disappoint you. I was recently informed that the store, Lucy, is going to give away free wristbands to celebrate the release of it’s new dance inspired gym colle...more

The Big News!
by Chic Runner
posted August 10, 2009 at 10:49pm

So I have everything set up, and though I don’t normally do two posts in one day, but this is very important to me. That photograph above is my favorite picture of my mom and I. It’s the last picture I have of us together. I share a story that I nev...more

Do you want some OJ? Learn more about Operation Jack
by Chic Runner
posted August 6, 2009 at 4:17pm

So I have to tell you all about something. It’s rather exciting and this isn’t even my big news which will probably be revealed on Monday, but this could rival that. Anyways, a good friend of mine, Sam, started up Operation Jack. Sam decided to run 60...more

Guest on Pit Crew Conversations BlogTalk Radio
by Horsepower & Heels
posted August 5, 2009 at 8:30pm

Today, I had the pleasure of being a guest on Parent Driven School's Pit Crew Conversation Blog Talk Radio Show.Parent Driven Schools is an organization that believes parents are the solution to the education crisis in our country. The group gives parents...more

A Curious Catwalk for a Cure
by One Sport Voice
posted August 3, 2009 at 2:59pm

A charity promotion from the Minnesota Lynx (found by ASC) is a perfect example of how gender is constantly (re)constructed in women’s sport. There is so much going on is this ad, it makes your head spin! The juxtaposition of femininity and sport, and...more

Nike Back Your Block
by Athletic Women Blog
posted July 28, 2009 at 11:19am

Today I call your attention to what seems to me another worthwhile program sponsored by Nike: Nike is supporting local efforts to unlock the potential of kids and young adults across the country by investing up to $650,000 in grants. Through NikeBackYo...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

Eat, Sleep, Serve: Los Angeles Area '7 To 7' Tennis Mixer On Friday
by Black Tennis Pro's
posted July 23, 2009 at 3:56am

There will be a ‘7 to 7’ Tennis Mixer held at the Rancho Cienega Sports Complex’s Arthur Ashe Tennis Courts on Friday, July 24, 2009. From 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. tennis enthusiasts of all levels will enjoy a summer night of singles and doubles in Baldwin ...more

Vote for Girls in the Game to win a Nike Back Your Block Grant!
by anngaff
posted July 20, 2009 at 2:31am

In May, I posted about Girls in the Game, a non-profit organization in Chicago that provides health and fitness and leadership opportunities to young girls. GITG has applied to be one of the recipients of a Nike Back Your Block grant, meaning they could ...more

Charlize Theron provides soccer opportunities to children
by Pretty Tough
posted July 16, 2009 at 7:26pm

Charlize Theron I’m a huge fan of Charlize Theron so was delighted to learn that she’s a celeb who gives back. As a native of South Africa, it makes sense that her charitable efforts focus on the youth of her struggling but extraordinary country...more

More on Sue Bird's shoes worn to raise cancer awareness
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted July 10, 2009 at 3:22pm

MARK HARRISON/SEATTLE TIMES Storm PG Sue Bird acknowledged the color of her new Nikes. Especially what a national viewing audience might feel, watching her dart around a basketball court Thursday in yellow kicks in HD-TV on ESPN2. "Obviously it's loud,"...more

Sue Bird unveiling new Nike sneakers tonight
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted July 9, 2009 at 8:58pm

Storm G Sue Bird is joining other athletes who are supporting LIVESTRONG and cancer awareness this summer. As Lance Armstrong rides again at the Tour de France, Bird will wear a special beaming yellow LIVESTRONG Nike Zoom Soldier III tonight as the Stor...more

Gold's Gym supports Tour de Cure
by Bike Diva
posted July 9, 2009 at 11:40am

Team Gold's Gym Continues to Lead the National Fight Against Diabetes Company Leads The American Diabetes Association's Tour de Cure(R) Fundraising Efforts for Record 5th Year in a Row DALLAS, July 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Gold's Gym, the world's leading ...more

Special Olympics Athlete Profile - Svetlana from Russia
by anngaff
posted June 23, 2009 at 1:28pm

  Low on inspiration and motivation today?  Here's a video for you. Svetlana is a Special Olympian in gymnastics for Russia. Check out her profile video: How can you help the Special Olympics?  There are many ways! Donate Onli...more

2009 Frank Stark Celebration Ride
by Bike Diva
posted June 22, 2009 at 6:16pm

Frank Stark Celebration RidePresented by the Boca Raton Bicycle ClubSunday, July 12 Boca Raton City HallCorner Palmetto Park Road and Boca Raton Blvd. (2nd Avenue) Ride Options62 mile metric century - starts 7:30 AM30 mile ride - starts 8:30 AM 10:30 ...more

WNBA and Pitney Bowes Team up with Fast Break to Reading
by anngaff
posted June 17, 2009 at 8:41pm

  The WNBA and Pitney Bowes have joined together to raise awareness for literacy in the United States with the creation of the Fast Break to Reading program.  The program is designed to encourage kids across the nation to read during the summ...more

Help Point for Kids Virtual Golf Game Helps Support Children's Charities
by anngaff
posted June 17, 2009 at 8:40pm

  Zurich Financial Services has set up a neat way for you to help two charities that benefit families and children while having fun playing an online golf game at the same time. Fore!Kids Foundation works to improve education and healthcare for chil...more

Bike Diva survives Tahoe Century Ride
by Bike Diva
posted June 11, 2009 at 6:09pm

ABOVE: Map of America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride On May 22, I blogged about my participation in the upcoming 18th annual America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team in Training program. The ride took place on Sunday...more

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