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EmpowHER BodyMedia FITness Challenge: Week Two
by Run Girl Run
posted February 15, 2012 at 12:55am

I can't believe the second week of BodyMedia FITness challenge is already over! I'm loving wearing the BodyMedia Fit armband and checking out/mildly obsessing over all the stats it captures. I probably plug the armband in to my computer way more often th...more

That’s a Wrap. Best. Team. Camp.
by Alison M. Starnes Blog
posted February 14, 2012 at 7:10pm

And that’s a wrap. Team Camp is complete. Swiss Miss, Me, and the Joshua Tree. Match made in heaven. Photo by Greg Erwin. Although it was a chaotic week of hard riding, challenging drills, and extensive learning, it was a resounding success.&nbs...;more

Are You Prepared to be Mentally Tough?
by Loren Fogelman
posted February 10, 2012 at 1:11pm

Too often talented athletes quit their sport because of their mindset. Mental toughness is not what you think it is. Find out 3 easy questions which will help you discover why you might be in a struggle....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

Smart Marathon Training Event in Washington, DC!
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted February 7, 2012 at 6:26pm

I am so excited to be joining Jeff Horowitz at the Water Street Gym this Sunday, February 12, 2012 for the Smart Marathon Training book event! Jeff Horowitz is not only a great friend, but he is a great author and ultra-marathoner, as well! Join us, and h...more

Do You Have an Angry Coach?
by Loren Fogelman
posted February 3, 2012 at 9:44pm

Not all coaches are created equal. Some coaches just don’t know how to motivate their team....more

Bodybuilding: A Facade of Strength
by The Rabbit Hole
posted January 28, 2012 at 6:51pm

Bodybuilder, Jasyln Hewitt. Photo from Courier Mail, Australia. Last year at the North American Society for the Sociology of Sport I attended a presentation by Mike Maciejewski from the University of Iowa on the hyperreality of (male) bodybuilding cont...more

My First Triathlon Training Plan
by Run Girl Run
posted January 24, 2012 at 4:50pm

Wow, putting together a training plan that covers a 10 mile race in April, a sprint tri in May and an Olympic tri in June that still leaves time for things like my volleyball and softball leagues is much, much harder than I expected. In fact, it took me ...more

Taking It To The Streets: A Guide To Marathon Running
by Run Girl Run
posted January 23, 2012 at 11:29pm

Guys I am a major infographic nerd, so when I came across this cool chart on marathon running, I had to share it. My favorite section is the part that deals with race fears. I used to be so afraid I'd come in last at races that I only signed up for huge r...more

California Winter Riding Style and Warmth Guide
by Alison M. Starnes Blog
posted January 22, 2012 at 2:46am

California Winter Riding. Does that even exist? It can vary from sunny balmy days to a crisp frosty morning to a damp foggy afternoon gust.  No matter the conditions, it is always important to dress appropriately, and of course with a little style....more

Are You a Confident, Focused Athlete?
by Loren Fogelman
posted January 21, 2012 at 2:45am

Focus. For elite athletes that is the name of the game. Focus is the biggest gap among competitors.The test appears during the most stressful conditions, during competition....more

The End of an Era: When a Child Abandons a Sport
by Sports Girls Play
posted January 17, 2012 at 4:58pm

This is a guest post by Laura Amann My days of gymnastics are over. So are my long hours at the gym. My nervousness and anxiety. It’s all in the past. No more ponytails woven with ribbons, no more glitter spray, no more bleacher analysis. My daught...more

How to Improve the Desire to Win
by Loren Fogelman
posted January 15, 2012 at 1:23am

Let’s face it, beginning something new is one of the toughest things to do. The routine is not established yet and you have to deal with the learning curve, figuring out what works and what does not work....more

Olympic Trials Shout Out (and a training update)!
by Meggan's Running Blog
posted January 14, 2012 at 7:51pm

I’ve been waiting on Olympic Trials results all morning like everyone else (even though I’m not American, this is still exciting).  My training is obviously not the exciting thing right now, but I have got to post!Before that, a few&...more

Can A Visit to the Chiropractor Benefit Athletes?
by CPS8910
posted January 13, 2012 at 3:31am

Can Chiropractic Benefit Athletes? Recently, we spoke to Dr. Vincent Loparco who is a Chiropractor and who has treated many athletes over the years.  He gives us some  facts to think about regarding chiropractic care. Dr. Loparco states that...more

Athletes and Eating, Start the New Year Off Right
by CPS8910
posted January 13, 2012 at 3:29am

How many of you really look at the labels of the food your are eating?  It isn’t enough to just eyeball the package!  Here is a simple tool to help you know WHAT to look for on the food labels.  We all need to fuel up, learn what a...more

Joanna Zeiger: Tapering Sucks
by Fast at Forty
posted January 11, 2012 at 7:19pm

 Tapering is a necessary evil. In order to race fast, one must shed the heavy training load and freshen up. I realize this conceptually. In actuality, I detest tapering. Taper. The very word is fraught with so much emotion. It means that a key race i...more

Mary Wineberg: Full mode training in effect!
by Mary Wineberg: I'm Back....for my 2012 Olympic Quest
posted January 9, 2012 at 12:41pm

Hey hey everybody, It’s about that time- yes an update on how I have been doing. I hope you all enjoyed the holidays and are now back to regular business. Did you all travel anywhere exciting for Christmas or New Year’s? Well we are eight ...more

Are Athletes Protected Enough?
by Loren Fogelman
posted January 6, 2012 at 1:17am

What’s the downside to being an athlete? Should athletes be educated about the possible long term impact their sport could have on their body as well as quality of life down the road? And whose responsibility is it anyway?...more

Sarah D’Alelio and Elaina Maxwell Training at Tiger Muay Thai in Thailand
by Wombat Sports
posted January 5, 2012 at 10:40pm

D’Alelio and Maxwell – Courtesy Janet Martin By Cheryl Ragsdale – Yahoo Sports Elaina "Beef" Maxwell and Sarah "the Monster" D'Alelio are in Thailand at Tiger Muay Thai Training Camp preparing to compete at the Bangla Muay Thai St...more

New year? New Musica!
by Chic Runner
posted January 2, 2012 at 7:20pm

I have been listening to a bunch of new jams lately, and thought others might want to join in on the gloriousness that is new music. Sadly, I must admit that I truly am loving Selena Gomez ‘Love you like a Love Song‘. What am I 12? Gross that...more

ESPN’s Launch Party for “The Body Issue”
by Natasha Hastings
posted December 29, 2011 at 9:03am

Natasha Hastings attends ESPN the Magazine’s 3rd annual Body Issue party at Highline Stages on October 6, 2011 in New York City. Natasha, the only Track & Field star to grace the pages this year was honored to represent her sport among other...more

Loree Smith's Blog: Throwing in Extremes: A Guide of Sorts
by Loree: A Skirt, A Hammer, A Life, and A Dream
posted December 26, 2011 at 11:27am

…or how I’ve stumbled through so many different situations. The other day while throwing, I barely realized that it had warmed up to nearly 18 degrees (-7.9 celsius) that morning (rising almost ten degrees from the 8 it was when I was lookin...more

Christmas in Canada and a marathon training update (in the snow)
by Meggan's Running Blog
posted December 23, 2011 at 1:53am

Just in case you don't know, my family is from the north...way north. Right now we are in Athabasca, Alberta Canada, visiting my family. The roads are like running on a hockey rink and the temps are pretty chilly. Being that I grew up here, I'm used to it...more

Managing a Race is Like Putting Together a Puzzle: 5 Rules to Follow When Running
by Fast at Forty
posted December 21, 2011 at 3:20am

 Managing a race is like putting together a puzzle; the pieces have to fit together just so for a perfect day. Rarely, if ever, do the pieces coincide in such a manner during a race which always leaves me with a feeling that things can be better next...more

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