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Mental Toughness
by Endurance Meg
posted November 20, 2009 at 2:13pm

This year's training for the Wisconsin Ironman was really ... enlightening. Not only was IMWI the first triathlon I ever signed up for*, but it was my first real just-get-over-it-already experience. Let me explain.I spent the winter training for a spring ...more

One thing girls hockey coaches can’t teach you
by Total Female Hockey Club
posted November 19, 2009 at 7:47pm

As a coach who works with girls hockey players both on and off the ice, I help players develop the skill and athleticism they need to take their game to the highest level possible. But there is one thing that a player absolutely MUST have if they want t...more

How female athletes can build upper-body strength
by Athletic Women Blog
posted November 17, 2009 at 4:07pm

Editor's note: We know that upper-body strength affords tangible athletic advantage in many, perhaps most, sports—even auto racing, strangely enough. This is of special importance to female athletes, who too often haven't been sufficiently encouraged an...more

Binghamton Softball Camp
by Jennie Finch
posted November 16, 2009 at 11:11am

We had a Fantastic Fun weekend in Binghamton, NY! We had our 2nd to last camp of the year... it makes me a bit sad thinking about it. We had 400 awesome campers and their families. We packed the dome! It was such a wonderful environment, we had tons o...more

Softball Hitting - Swinging Heavy Bats On-Deck is Detrimental
by Softball Performance Blog
posted November 13, 2009 at 12:06pm

Several times over the last few months, I have mentioned that research has shown that swinging a heavy bat (or adding some weight to your bat) to warm-up while in the on-deck circle before an at-bat is detrimental to your performance. Doing this reduces...more

Arse-Kicking Playlist
by The Glowing Edge
posted November 10, 2009 at 4:42pm

This just in, via @renewabelle, a woman who knows how to bring some tuneage. Since she made and delivered this list through iTunes (I didn’t expect y’all to actually PURCHASE me tunes, only suggest them, but this is freakalicious, thank you very mu...more

Getting (back) in shape
by My so-called FABULOUS life: Brianna Glenn
posted November 10, 2009 at 11:52am

Officially I have one week of practice under my belt. But this year I actually cheated a little bit. I started working out to get ready to start working out. Sheer stupidity or utter brilliance? The jury is still out. On the one hand I cut back on my...more

Coaching Softball - Mike Candrea on teaching emotional control
by Softball Performance Blog
posted November 10, 2009 at 11:28am

I stumbled on that short video of Mike Candrea where he discusses the importance of teaching the mental and emotional part of the game and how he spends a lot of time on these two aspects. and how you can and should influence the lives of the young lad...more

Fighting the Funk!
by Jennie Finch
posted November 9, 2009 at 6:26pm

Well after a couple of months of little physical activity, its time! My belly is where I gain myweight first and well its a little more than it was or a little looser. Never a good thing. After a chocolate malt today, I knew it was time! Time to start ...more

Too dark for running?
by I Run - Therefore I Blog
posted November 9, 2009 at 4:13pm

(Photo: http://www.hermitagemarketing.com/. ../8970/AFDE/H7.jpg)I'm not a huge fan of treadmill running. But there are many reasons to use and love a treadmill during winter. Until King Winter knocks the door, I try to run as much as possible outside. Thi...more

Softball Sliding - Learning the Head First Slide
by Softball Performance Blog
posted November 9, 2009 at 12:39pm

I find that we don't spend enough time teaching and learning softball sliding techniques. There are a variety of softball sliding techniques: bent-leg, pop-up, hook, around the bag, and head first just to name the most common. Now, I've been under ...more

Softball Training - Pitching Kneeling on a Stability Ball
by Softball Performance Blog
posted November 8, 2009 at 2:07pm

I've never met Monica Abbott's trainer but this dude gets 2 thumbs up from me for his creativity and forward-thinking. As you can see on the video, he has Monica pitching while kneeling on a stability ball during her workouts. This type of softball con...more

Good news all around
by Endurance Meg
posted November 4, 2009 at 10:07pm

How excited am I?Pretty damn excited.I just found out that I made the teamnuun elite squad for 2010. Woowoo! I got bumped up from the grassroots level I received in 2009, and I am so pumped. Nuun has been such an awesome company, and their product is amaz...more

Day 1: Training starts today
by My so-called FABULOUS life: Brianna Glenn
posted November 2, 2009 at 12:35pm

They say that all good things must come to an end. That sentiment must also apply to laziness…otherwise known as my off-season. Today marks the first official day of practice for many of my professional counterparts and I. It’s time to lace back up...more

When training be safe out there
by Endurance Meg
posted October 29, 2009 at 7:27pm

While training this summer for triathlon, I was out on the road a lot by myself. I couldn't always keep up with the guys, and I wouldn't always call a friend to go for ride right after work. When I'd have Women's Cycling Nights in Lake Linden, I'd ride th...more

Triathlon training tips for first time triathletes
by Musings from a Multisport Mama
posted October 29, 2009 at 6:51pm

Now that we are entering the triathlon racing off-season, it's a great time for people considering on doing their first triathlon to start building a fitness base and getting familiar with their new sport. This posting is an abbreviated version of one I p...more

Video Interview with Monica Abbott
by Softball Performance Blog
posted October 29, 2009 at 2:50pm

This is a video interview with Monica Abbott. The interview was done over a web video call that I recorded. In this interview, we discuss our upcoming softball cruise clinic (February 2010), her career, softball in general, and of course, pitching. For...more

Random Acts of Excellence (one more chance)
by Total Female Hockey Club
posted October 26, 2009 at 12:41pm

This past weekend I was running workshops at the Winter Games tryouts in Toronto and I came up with a brand-new term for players who SAY they want to get to the next level but don’t DO what it takes to get there. But before I get into the details…one...more

Five states down: 45 to go
by Endurance Meg
posted October 23, 2009 at 12:22pm

I've now completed a marathon in five states since I started running marathons two years ago.Since Columbus was so much fun, I thought it might be worthwhile to have a rundown of the races I've done. What marathon has been my favorite so far? Which was th...more

How to maximize your practice time
by Ladies on the Tee
posted October 23, 2009 at 11:48am

Conquering the Driving Range How do you convince yourself that going to the driving range is a good thing when all you want to do is go out to the course and PLAY?? It’s the age-old battle of practicing versus playing your favorite sport. It goes wi...more

Workout: Brick me up, Scotty!
by Chic Runner
posted October 22, 2009 at 1:27pm

So, this morning I went to the gym. Again. I know, who am I right? I hop out of bed at 5:30 like it’s my job and before I know it I’m working out my T-rexy arms with the meatballs of the world. Anyways, I’ve been doing a lot of spinning and working ...more

Training Plan for Long Beach
by Chic Runner
posted October 21, 2009 at 12:22pm

So I’ve received numerous questions about the training plan I used for Long Beach. As you all know, the main purpose of my running is to have fun and because I’m crazy and truly love to run. Sometimes people ask me why I run and most of the time I can...more

Softball Training - Long Term or Short Term Focus?
by Softball Performance Blog
posted October 19, 2009 at 9:44pm

One of major problems in youth softball in North America is our short-term focus when it comes to softball training for young players. For example,in the 12U category, we are thinking about winning tournaments, dominate the opponents, going to Nation...more

Hayley McNeff's unabashed pursuit of strength
by Athletic Women Blog
posted October 16, 2009 at 6:31pm

You have to admire 21-year-old bodybuilder Hayley McNeff (Facebook, MySpace). Her work ethic, her determination, her brazenness—model qualities for female athletes who truly want to excel: ...more

Mentorship by Kim – No Charge?
by Total Female Hockey Club
posted October 14, 2009 at 8:54pm

Couple of urgent things for you. And yes, one of them is me explaining how you can get into my brand-new Total Female Hockey Mentorship Program for absolutely no charge whatsoever. Read on… Okay, my first point is simple. Most players dream these BI...more

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