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Sisterhood of the Traveling... Singlet?
by Endurance Meg
posted August 11, 2009 at 12:17am

During my college years, I was a member of my university's cross-country and track teams, and even dabbled a little in the sport of Nordic skiing. Some of the greatest friendships I've ever had have came from those four years.For example, in 2004, I trave...more

Mississippi River Project: At the headwaters
by Pretty Tough
posted August 6, 2009 at 4:23pm

(Editors Note: Composer – and good friend – Eve Beglarian has developed an obsession with the Mississippi River: especially the impact of the river on the development of American culture. She recently embarked on a year long odyssey traveling the ...more

Brianna Glenn in Cologne, Germany
by My so-called FABULOUS life: Brianna Glenn
posted August 5, 2009 at 12:26pm

For the past month I have been based in West Germany, in a city named Cologne (spelled Koln, by the locals). In all my years of travel, I’ve always said that I wasn’t all that fond of Germany compared with other parts of Europe that I visit frequentl...more

Ironman Training: Big Week #1 Recap
by Endurance Meg
posted August 3, 2009 at 2:48pm

This past week was my first of two big weeks before I start a progressive tapering for Ironman Wisconsin. What started out with a post-race rest day ended with a beautiful long run in Madison, Wisconsin.Going into the training week, I was feeling good but...more

Long Jumper Brianna Glenn: Bad Blogger
by My so-called FABULOUS life: Brianna Glenn
posted July 30, 2009 at 3:22pm

My plan was to blog a ton while I was in Europe this summer. I figured my life would have this exciting aura surrounding it as I traveled from country to country experiencing new things and living day to day uncertain of what was to greet me around the ne...more

Jennie Finch: Day 1 in Japan
by Jennie Finch
posted July 30, 2009 at 2:52pm

Today we woke up rested and ready to go eat! We went and ate breakfast here in the hotel. I chowed down on eggs and toast. The bread here is quite delish fluffy and super soft. Can't wait til tomorrow morning! :) We enjoyed the extra strong coffee th...more

Roadtrip 2009
by I Run - Therefore I Blog
posted July 27, 2009 at 10:39am

After a few weeks off from work it was about time to get out of Oslo and on the road to Trondheim. We decided on a detour to Grotli to visit a friend. Rain was pouring down all day long and nothing much could be seen. This is the next day driving from Gei...more

Long Jumper Brianna Glenn: Europe...
by My so-called FABULOUS life: Brianna Glenn
posted July 21, 2009 at 1:43am

I have learned to appreciate being in Europe over the years. This wasn’t always the case. The first couple of times I came over, I was miserable and entirely out of my element. I’d lose weight because the food was not the same... I would stay place...more

A Need for Speed: For Women Only
by Pretty Tough
posted July 18, 2009 at 5:54pm

Lyn St. James Do you like to drive fast? Are you a woman? If you answered yes, then the following event may be perfect for you. Real open wheel Indy style race cars, high performance Corvettes and guess what? We’re offering a discount on regist...more

Worst Travel...Ever!?
by My so-called FABULOUS life: Brianna Glenn
posted July 17, 2009 at 9:48pm

Actually, it’s not even close to being the worst travel ever, it just is the worst travel thus far of this trip and fresh on my mind…so we will exaggerate a bit for storytelling sake. It all started with the fact that I never went to sleep after the ...more

Yeeeehaw?
by Chic Runner
posted July 17, 2009 at 1:38pm

It’s Friday! Wahoo. We all know what that means. Pictures. :) So in honor of my wonderful weekend that will be spent at the Rodeo, I decided to post more rodeo pictures from last year, and also let you in on my favorite Rodeo activity to watch: MUTTON B...more

Picture of the Week
by My so-called FABULOUS life: Brianna Glenn
posted July 16, 2009 at 11:11am

My first meet over in Europe was in Luzern, Switzerland. One of the enticing things about this meet that persuades a lot of great athletes to take part, is the chance to win a diamond. First place in every event receives a 1.2 carat diamond, and then th...more

Public Transportation
by My so-called FABULOUS life: Brianna Glenn
posted July 13, 2009 at 2:22pm

I admit... I’m a little scared of public transportation. Being from southern California will do that to you. Nobody gets on mass transit to go anywhere. You get in your car, by yourself, and you go. In Europe, however, it’s really not that easy. ...more

Packed and Ready to Go!
by My so-called FABULOUS life: Brianna Glenn
posted July 10, 2009 at 9:46pm

Today I leave San Diego for what may very well be a two month stint on foreign soil. There is a chance I may come back after World’s for a quick stint, but more than likely I will be gone until the middle of September. I am excited and looking forward...more

With a little help from my friends
by TanaPoppino
posted July 6, 2009 at 7:44pm

Cowboy Christmas is over, and, well, the week didn't go the way I had hoped. During our second run at Reno (6/23) the first barrel flipped up and caught under my foot, twisting it back and to the outside. I thought it was just sprained really bad, but x-r...more

Jet Blue bike fees waived in July
by Bike Diva
posted July 2, 2009 at 4:38pm

PRESS RELEASE Cycling Fans Stay Up-to-Speed on JetBlue Airways with Access to Live 2009 Tour de France Coverage on VERSUS - TV channel offered for sixth straight year through DIRECTV(R) programming - - Bike fees waived for the month of July...more

Countdown to Competition: The Maccabiah Games (and fears about heat-induced super-bouncy squash balls)
by Fair Game News
posted July 1, 2009 at 12:15pm

Sarah Odell (in blue) practices for Maccabiah Games By Sarah Odell Tomorrow I leave with members of the U.S. men’s and women’s squash teams to compete in the Maccabiah Games in Tel Aviv. The Games –- would you believe the third-largest sporting...more

USATF: Meet Recap
by My so-called FABULOUS life: Brianna Glenn
posted July 1, 2009 at 12:08pm

So…yea…umm…you know…I, uhh I swear I can talk. In fact, I thought I was pretty good at it. So good at it that I’ve been toying around with the idea of incorporating it into my next profession. But after watching the following video, I’m ju...more

Chicago, America’s Next Surf City?
by Pretty Tough
posted June 16, 2009 at 6:09pm

The Windy City is one of America’s sports meccas: home to the Bears and the Bulls, the Sox and the Cubs, and but can it become Surf City, U.S.A.? Technically no, since that name belongs to Huntington Beach, California but this week Chicago city offici...more

USA TODAY: Traveling with the Stars - Venus Williams
by Black Tennis Pro's
posted June 16, 2009 at 3:22pm

Venus Williams, USA(Photo by Charles William Bush Photography)By Kelly Carter, special for USA TODAYVenus Williams, the two-time defending Wimbledon singles champion and reigning doubles champ, begins her quest for her sixth Wimbledon singles trophy and e...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

Countdown: Senior Games 2009
by Bike Diva
posted June 1, 2009 at 3:35pm

PRESS RELEASE Countdown: 100 Days Before Senior Games 2009 Launch MIDDELBURG, The Netherlands, June 1/PRNewswire/ -- In exactly 100 days, the Senior Games 2009 start in the Province of Zeeland. The first European edition of this international sports...more

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 2009-05-30
by HoopFeed.com
posted May 31, 2009 at 12:14pm

Maine coach and former WNBA player Cindy Blodgett to be Inducted into Maine Sports Hall of Fame http://cli.gs/AVzEdR #wnba 02:35:40 UTSA sign last 3 of 2009-10 recruits: Ashleigh Franklin (TX), Kameisha Johnson (TX) & Jermini Malone (LA) http://cli.gs/S...more

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 2009-05-28
by HoopFeed.com
posted May 29, 2009 at 10:13am

End of 3rd Mystics 56 Liberty 40 #wnba 10:02:13 RT @WashMystics: Great game by the team today as they come away with a convincing 74-56 win at home today over New York. 10:37:46 RT @coachcollier Havin fun watching Storm, Monarchs & Mercury scrimmage o...more

Upcoming Track & Field Competitions
by My so-called FABULOUS life: Brianna Glenn
posted May 28, 2009 at 2:37pm

Normally I don’t give much notice beforehand when I have competitions. That’s because I believe there aren’t too many people following my blog who live in Dakar…Osaka…or Rio that need to be notified that I’ll be competing right around the cor...more

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