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Living your dreams when it feels like a nightmare
by Sarah Stanley Inspired
posted April 21, 2011 at 12:40pm

We all have dreams. Some of us are brave enough to go after them. And in doing so we have no clue what that will really entail. The last 18 months have been especially rough. As I am trying to make a difference in the world, I have been faced with challe...more

Can female sport administrators be “ideal leaders”?
by lcrutch
posted April 12, 2011 at 6:10pm

Research shows that married women with children are less likely to be "ideal leaders" in the sports world....more

Marathons, chemistry, Bolivia and a touch of possibility
by Byline to Finish Line
posted April 12, 2011 at 5:38pm

She talked a good game. As she entered her final year of college, not a day went by Jessica Suvak didn’t spout off about a different idea for a unique, kitschy, grand adventure she longed to try after graduation. “I wanted to do something off the wal...more

Super Saturday with Girls Inc: Perseverance, Believing in Yourself and Girly Pushups
by anngaff
posted April 10, 2011 at 5:43pm

Last Saturday in Indianapolis, I was honored to cap off Girls Inc of Greater Indianapolis' Super Saturday with Super Girls with some lessons about perseverance, believing in yourself and, that's right, girly pushups. How do you entertain 100 girls rangin...more

Britney Henry's Blog: Life is about to hit overdrive!
by Britney Henry - Olympian in Progress
posted April 7, 2011 at 7:05pm

Opening Day at Petco~I am enjoying my last few days of relaxation about life hit overdrive. Not only is hammer season right around the corner but so is baseball season. After the 4th, I will be splitting my time between the Olympic Training Center and Pet...more

Too school for cool.
by Alison M. Starnes Blog
posted March 31, 2011 at 10:18am

Who like peanut butter? A hundred hands immediately started waving in the air. I realized I was getting nervous. Who likes bikes? More hands. I went on a school visit today to the Redland’s Montessori school. I didn’t know what I was getting ...more

Tampa Pro Challenge: Games, Skateboards and Fundraising
by Girls Riders Organization, Inc.
posted March 31, 2011 at 10:09am

GRO Riders were out again for Tampa Pro gathering the ladies of Florida. Thanks to etnies, SPoT and dedicated volunteers, we raise around $500 to keep girls events going and growing! There was a lot of action all weekend, but here are a couple highlig...more

Pre LA Marathon School Visit
by Sarah Stanley Inspired
posted March 26, 2011 at 12:35pm

As with most cities I visit, I always try to speak to at least one school. Los Angeles was no exception! I’ve been working with Playworks in various cities that my FIT Project takes me. L.A. would be extra special, as I would also get to be a part of ...more

Mammograms, Coffee and Failure
by Byline to Finish Line
posted March 26, 2011 at 12:17pm

Friday’s three tidbits offer thoughts on acting local, a celebration of java and a different way to look at failure: Pink, basketball and mammograms for all! Pink-themed games to raise money for various breast cancer organizations have become common i...more

Before Lance and Livestrong there was Babe
by Byline to Finish Line
posted March 18, 2011 at 5:29pm

My grandmother had plenty of fears in her life, but the most devastating revolved around her health. Hospitals were places were people went to die and cancer, well, that was as dirty a word as there was. So it should come as no surprise the bargains she ...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

The Fling in Indy: Interview with Jody Sims
by mhueter
posted March 17, 2011 at 6:11pm

Following is an exclusive interview with longtime women's advocate Jody Sims. Jody is the creator/administrator of HerFanz.com "the ultimate fan club of women's sports" and she serves as Chief Advancement Officer for Girl Scouts San Diego. WomenTalkSports...more

MMA Fighter Brittany Decker Updates us from Japan
by MarQFPR
posted March 17, 2011 at 12:53am

Damage from Northern Japan courtesy The Largest.net It has been about a week since the massive 8.9 earthquake hit Japan, which caused a massive tsunami leaving thousands dead, and many more homeless. With scares of radiation leaks from damaged nuclear ...more

Mighty Mama Skate-O-Rama
by Girls Riders Organization, Inc.
posted March 13, 2011 at 11:34pm

The Mighty Mama Skate-O-Rama is the annual charity event hosted by the Skateboard Moms/Sisters of Shred. This non-competitive event is open to skateboarding women (both moms and non-moms) and features our Rockin’ Raffle and an online silent auction. P...more

Don’t celebrate a train wreck!
by Sarah Stanley Inspired
posted March 3, 2011 at 9:56pm

I’m disgusted. And saddened. I know I shouldn’t be, but I am. The last few days Twitter (and the media) has been abuzz with- and I hesitate to even write his name- Charlie Sheen. People have been RT-ing and mentioning his @ name beyond belief. Do thes...more

The L.A. Sparks 2011 International Dream Games, Honoring MLK's Dream & Black History Month
by Swish Appeal
posted March 1, 2011 at 9:11am

When three white Los Angeles teachers got suspended last year for encouraging students to celebrate "inappropriate" black role models for Black History month, the ensuing debate focused primarily on the teachers' poor judgment in representing the spirit...more

FIT Project (New Orleans) part two
by Sarah Stanley Inspired
posted February 25, 2011 at 5:39pm

I left you with a melting heart – kind of. Quick recap: I just finished speaking at a school and the kids, although rowdy, were precious. This weekend the FIT Project had me in New Orleans. Don’t know what the FIT Project is? Then run over here and...more

Britney Henry: visiting the Girl Scouts on National Girls & Women in Sports Day #Rally4Girls
by Britney Henry - Olympian in Progress
posted February 18, 2011 at 10:30am

This past weekend my best friend and Olympic Javelin thrower, Kara Patterson, and I attended National Girls and Woman in Sports Day at San Diego State University and spoke to 150 Girl Scouts about how we got into our sport and why we love competing. I ...more

Save the Date: Adia Barnes to host fundraiser in March
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted February 9, 2011 at 3:21pm

Adia Barnes. who helped Seattle win its 2004 WNBA championship, is hosting a fundraiser breakfast for her namesake foundation. The current Storm color analyst works in the community to offer positive role models and create educational and athletic opportu...more

Be Unstoppable
by Women Skiing and Sports
posted February 8, 2011 at 6:01pm

Here's a proactive way we can help girls and women gain confidence with every move they make to be "unstoppable." The newly launched "Unstoppable Moves" video series on Facebook encourages fans to join women around the country in a montage of unstoppable...more

Stanford supports "Breast Cancer Awareness" at the Thursday, February 10th Game
by C and R's Stanford Women's Basketball Blog
posted February 8, 2011 at 2:25pm

Oh, C and R just saw that Stanford’s Thursday, February 10th game is designated a Pink Zone game, which means wear pick to support breast cancer awareness. If you haven’t bought your tickets, show up in pink and get a reserved ticket for just $10. Gam...more

On wearing red, running and shaping the weekend
by Byline to Finish Line
posted February 4, 2011 at 8:27pm

It’s one of those Fridays when a collection of little things have the potential to create an interesting weekend. Let’s begin with today’s wardrobe choice: Get the red out Today is the official “Wear Red Day” for the Go Red for Women campaign....more

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