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FISE In France June 1-5, 2011
by Girls Riders Organization, Inc.
posted January 20, 2011 at 9:28pm

If you are interested in attending FISE 2011 (Montpellier, France)… PLEASE send your name and email as soon as possible if you are interested. They are going to have a girls class for us, but they only have room for 30 girls.. Email your info to : A_...more

What a great running weekend!
by Chic Runner
posted January 18, 2011 at 1:58pm

So I was pretty impressed with myself because I basically worked all weekend and stuck to my training for LA! I was nervous about staying up with it since I know I’ll be out of town A LOT in the next few weeks, but I got in my long run (11 miles) on Thu...more

America's Track Towns
by The Track & Field Superblog
posted December 21, 2010 at 6:22pm

Last week I hijacked a thread at the Track and Field News discussion boards in order to get people's thoughts on what locality in their state could best hold the title of "track town". The criteria was fairly simple: "The city/town where track (or maybe ...more

On the road: USA Track & Field Annual Meeting
by Moving Down the Right Track
posted December 3, 2010 at 3:35pm

Hey Everyone Today I left for the USA Track and Field Annual Meeting. So it has been a day of travel. We left LA at 830 am and then I got to Virginia Beach around 645pm. There were some lay overs and delays but I got here. While we were waiting for the...more

Thankfulness is not a season, Its a lifestyle
by Sarah Stanley Inspired
posted November 24, 2010 at 9:03pm

It’s that time of year when everyone eats and drinks. And travels. And complains about family. Or the drive. Or the green bean casserole. And special for 2010 we can add groping to the list. Thanks TSA! And then, like a thief in the darkness of nig...more

America's Favorite Past Time...
by Eat. Play. Love.
posted November 18, 2010 at 12:45pm

Swiss Karaoke!!This past week I’ve had a chance to enjoy some more Swiss culture. I guess I should start by talking about karaoke night. We all met at my coach’s house and engaged in a number of games, one of which was karaoke. First of all, I have to...more

Winter Preview
by Westbound Boarder
posted November 10, 2010 at 5:33pm

Everywhere I turn the weathermen, ski resorts and shred heads are celebrating winters rapid arrival. With that, I have decided to celebrate winter each day this week as well. Today I bring you the awesome photage of Mt. Alyeska. This resort boasts a uniqu...more

Pictures from Puerto Rico
by My so-called FABULOUS life: Brianna Glenn
posted November 8, 2010 at 1:25pm

The crew...My first night in PR and this is what we had for dinner!!Friendly critter that was a guest at the property.Are you wondering why it's so dark in the picture?! Because we were up BEFORE THE SUN! Poor kids, training at this hour is some sort of c...more

Puerto Rico Part 2
by My so-called FABULOUS life: Brianna Glenn
posted November 4, 2010 at 4:59pm

You will be happy to know that I finally did end up connecting with track athletes down in Puerto Rico. Although, truth be told I was beginning to really begin to like my new boxing buddies. There is only one of them that spoke English to us, but all th...more

New lift starts up at Arapahoe Basin
by Women Skiing and Sports
posted November 4, 2010 at 12:06pm

Photo by Alan HencerothThe new Norway Lift at A-Basin begins running Nov. 5 from mid-mountain to the summit. This photo was taken Nov. 3, 2010. Two chairlifts, seven trails and four terrain park features are open. Ski season is here! ...more

Updates, weddings, trips, and uh, throwing
by Loree: A Skirt, A Hammer, A Life, and A Dream
posted November 3, 2010 at 4:19pm

I just wanted to first start off this blog to say thank you to all the positive encouragement and advice I’ve received the past few weeks. That being said, let’s talk about the move. Moving Back to Move Forward: (I truly am a nerd with puns and play...more

Cool Find: Interactive Snow Ski Trip Packing List
by Sports Girls Play
posted October 31, 2010 at 10:00pm

When I was a kid we lived in Utah and skied just about every weekend, but since moving East, I just haven’t made the time to ski. Quite a few of my friends take multiple ski trips every winter and they always have a great time so, I think we may just ha...more

Trains, Planes, and Automobiles…
by Eat. Play. Love.
posted October 29, 2010 at 3:00pm

This morning I woke up at 6am and got on a train at 6:50am. By 8:30am I was boarded a plane heading back to The States. My plane touched down at 1:10pm, U.S. time. This evening I will be driving my car to the hospital to visit my Dad.Sunday night I receiv...more

The woman checking tickets has a mullet...
by Eat. Play. Love.
posted October 27, 2010 at 5:21pm

Heidelberg's CastleThese past few days I got to spend my 'vacation' (we had 3 days off from practice) with a friend in Heidelberg, Germany. First of all I have to say that being around another American was incredibly comforting, especially another Amer...more

The Great Northwest
by Kara Throws Javelin
posted October 24, 2010 at 1:40pm

I am totally loving vacation! Southwest Washington in October is absolutely gorgeous; foggy, cool mornings mostly give way to clear, sunny afternoons that showcase colorful trees. Perfect for hiking and exploring outside.Tuesday, Erica, Russ and I hiked...more

Fundraising for Athletes in Action
by My so-called FABULOUS life: Brianna Glenn
posted October 20, 2010 at 5:40pm

Lately I’ve been making a conscious effort to do a better job of living out what I say I believe. Sometimes it’s hard. Like when someone asks if you’d like to go on a trip to Puerto Rico with Athletes in Action to lead some track clinics and share ...more

…Another chocolate bar bites the dust
by Eat. Play. Love.
posted October 12, 2010 at 1:38am

So a few things have happened since I’ve last blogged. They are doing construction in the flat above mine, so the sounds of drills and hammers have woken me up at 7:30 for a week, and there’s no ending in sight. I discovered a path that goes from the ...more

Home again!
by Kara Throws Javelin
posted October 4, 2010 at 2:20pm

I traveled home to Vancouver (technically La Center), Washington today! It feels SO good to be here and to relax a little bit. I have absolutely loved my last three weeks in Colorado with Russ!We camped for two nights on the east side of Rocky Mountain ...more

Celebration Ride Philly to NYC (part two)
by Sarah Stanley Inspired
posted September 28, 2010 at 11:32pm

I am sure you are on pins and needles- did I eat a cupcake? No, of course not. Smart ass. After cruising through Princeton, NJ (I swear I’m smarter now!) it was on to other towns. I forget the names. They all blended together. It was getter hotter a...more

Let's Jump...
by Eat. Play. Love.
posted September 28, 2010 at 8:40pm

“Champions aren't made in the gyms. Champions are made from something they have deep inside them -- a desire, a dream, a vision.” - Muhammad AliFirst of all, since I still haven’t figured out how to comment on my own blog yet…thank you, everyon...more

How to plan a run-cation on a shoestring budget
by Run Girl Run
posted September 28, 2010 at 12:04pm

I love to travel and explore new places. It's fun to get away from the daily grind every once in a while and running a race in a new place is the perfect excuse to plan a vacation. With great races held all over the world, you can most likely find a race ...more

Celebration Ride Philly to NYC leg (part one)
by Sarah Stanley Inspired
posted September 27, 2010 at 7:34pm

Back to reality. Run Half Marathon- check. Cycle to NYC- must do. So after hiking, aka: walking as fast as I could, back to the hotel, striping my sweaty clothes off, downing some Roc2O, throwing my helmet & gloves on and looking longingly at the ve...more

"When the going gets tough..."
by Eat. Play. Love.
posted September 26, 2010 at 2:41pm

As was expected, I had my first breakdown last week about being so far away from home. I knew it was bound to happen sooner or later, and was actually surprised I held out without a breakdown for almost a month. In a conversation with a friend who'd pla...more

Celebration Ride Half Marathon Edition
by Sarah Stanley Inspired
posted September 24, 2010 at 3:54pm

Day THREE of riding. Day five of being on the road. Day of SWEATING. And oh yeah, let’s run a half marathon. Because its the perfect thing to do BEFORE jumping on a bike and riding 100 miles. BRILLIANT. First, let me backtrack. Saturday evening af...more

Backpacking!
by Kara Throws Javelin
posted September 19, 2010 at 10:23pm

I'm in Colorado Springs hanging out with Russ and his awesome parents! Last week, he and I walked eleven miles into the woods (uphill, haha) to get to the Emerald Lakes in the Weminuche Wilderness of Southwest Colorado near Durango. It was my first back...more

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