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How Danica Patrick Moved Beyond Fear in NASCAR
by Loren Fogelman
posted March 2, 2012 at 1:26pm

Danica Patrick, a former Indy car driver, has moved over to NASCAR in a big way. After a horrific crash which totaled her car during a qualifying race for the Indy 500, she walked away with minor injuries....more

Linsanity is Here... To Stay!
by CPS8910
posted February 28, 2012 at 5:26pm

Linsanity is here… I suppose it would be appropriate to address the Linsanity that is running through the basketball world, especially with the New York Knicks.  Jeremy Lin, in case you hadn’t heard has put the game of basketball in t...more

EmpowHER BodyMedia FITness Challenge: Week Four
by Run Girl Run
posted February 28, 2012 at 4:12pm

Four weeks down, two to go! I can hardly believe we're in the second half of the BodyMedia FITness challenge already! Previous Weeks: Week One Week Two Week Three This Week: One of the questions I've been getting from a lot of people about the BodyM...more

When Is a Good Age to Get Your Kids in Sports?
by CPS8910
posted February 28, 2012 at 4:11pm

When Is a Good Age to Get Your Kids in Sports? Recently I was talking to a friend of mine who has a 2 year old daughter.  She was telling me that she had to hurry and get her daughter registered for a soccer team.  I kind of laughed and said...more

Do Girls Have Equal Opportunities in Sports Today?
by Loren Fogelman
posted February 24, 2012 at 6:21pm

Sports programs are continuously reconfigured to finance girl’s sports. Although it is supposed to be equal, many girls programs continue to be inferior to comparable boys programs....more

Distance Running: The Importance of Early Adjustment
by alangelier
posted February 24, 2012 at 6:12pm

Tips on how to become a more resilient and flexible runner....more

World’s First Ski-Thru Starbucks Opens in Squaw Valley
by Pretty Tough
posted February 24, 2012 at 5:43pm

This is Pretty Smart! Are you coffee lover who loves to ski or snowboard? Tahoe’s Squaw Valley recently opened the world’s first ski-in/ski-out Starbucks location. The new mountaintop service (elevation 8,000 ft) includes panoramic views and...more

Seattle Storm Head Coach Brian Agler on Traveling Overseas
by SLAM Online -W
posted February 21, 2012 at 9:38pm

Brian Agler, head coach and Director of Player Personnel of the WNBA’s Seattle Storm, is widely considered to be one of the hardest working coaches in the women’s game. During the WNBA’s offseason from October through March, Agler makes ...more

EmpowHER BodyMedia FITness Challenge: Week Three
by Run Girl Run
posted February 21, 2012 at 9:34pm

Three weeks down and my poor little BodyMedia Fit armband is starting to look a little worn. Can you tell I wear this thing pretty much nonstop (except for when I'm in the shower; the device can't get wet)? Previous Weeks: Week One Week Two This We...more

Rebuilding a Basketball Players Confidence with EFT
by Loren Fogelman
posted February 19, 2012 at 8:04pm

Too often athletes are caught off guard and miss a BIG opportunity. Continuing to blame yourself shatters confidence....more

Mercedes Half-Marathon Race Recap: PR, 2nd Female.
by Meggan's Running Blog
posted February 17, 2012 at 1:23am

As I have already posted: Mercedes Half-Marathon: 1:19:38 for 2nd female$500 (spent most of this on registration/travel/bad hotel)Running this race was a logistical nightmare. We (Husband, Maddy, myself) did not have anything planned out and were scrambli...more

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

Cross Country Nationals 2012: Race Recap
by Fast at Forty
posted February 14, 2012 at 1:17am

Dear USA Track and Field:Let me start off by saying how much I appreciate your continued support of Masters running (although something has to be done about the age-grading crap). Staging championship events at multiple disciplines allows for competitive ...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

Why we don’t need Girls and Women in Sports Day
by Wendy Parker's Extracurriculars
posted February 2, 2012 at 1:53am

Tweet Over the weekend I drove by the public park where I used to play softball as a girl, in the years just before Title IX. I noticed a group of a half dozen girls, in their competitive full attire, from gloves down to socks, stirrups and cleats, hudd...more

National Girls and Women in Sports Day #NGWSD
by Alison M. Starnes Blog
posted February 2, 2012 at 1:40am

It is National Girls and Women in Sports Day.  Who would have thought? Why are sports so important for women? Sports build confidence, character, and responsibility.  Sports demonstrate to a young girl that she is strong, capable, and worthy. ...more

Team Sports and Team Parents
by CPS8910
posted January 30, 2012 at 7:40pm

Have you ever noticed that when team sports need parents to help with team things like fundraising, working in a concession stand, it is always the same parents?  How do some people have the volunteer spirit alive in their hearts, and other turn th...more

Everyday Mental Training
by alangelier
posted January 24, 2012 at 5:29pm

Need to inject more positivity into your training or into your life? Look no further than your immediate environment!...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

Mastering Leadership And Training Leaders
by Coach Dawn Writes
posted January 20, 2012 at 6:40pm

source “Leadership is influence. Nothing more, nothing less.” –John Maxwell Everyone’s got an opinion on leadership…and I love it!  I hope I never get to the point where I think I’ve got all of the answers. ...;more

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