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Sekoula wants to run for Fiji
by Muslim Women in Sports
posted March 28, 2009 at 12:55am

ELFIN Sekoula Diwaqa practically flies when she sprints down a 100-metre.One of the tiniest in her sub junior grade this Form 1 student of Nabala Secondary School awed the crowd when she easily snapped up 100m, 200m and 4x100m relay finals for her grade...more

Me wearing soccer gear?!
by I Run - Therefore I Blog
posted March 25, 2009 at 7:08pm

I haven't pictured myself wearing soccer gear again since I retired at the age of 17...! But, I might be convinced this is good stuff for a runner.Because of the Nike men vs women challenge I was quite keen to get back from work and in to my trainers toda...more

A Book - Fixing Your Feet: Prevention and Treatments for Athletes
by Running in the Bike Lane
posted March 25, 2009 at 3:47pm

Preston just got a new book last week, all about fixing your feet, in preparation for the running we will do at Trans Rockies. I was kind of skeptical at first, after all, how much reading enjoyment would a book like this provide? Truth be told, not much....more

Are you ready? Nike+ Challenge
by I Run - Therefore I Blog
posted March 24, 2009 at 6:33pm

Are you ready to go out there and run those miles?Nike is challenging you to log your runs and compete against yourself and your friends. It's about time girls to show the guys that we can run further than them!!!What do you need?You need a pair of Nike...more

Women Talk Sports Blogderby: Round 3
by Sports Girls Play
posted March 23, 2009 at 12:50am

Welcome to the Women Talk Sports (WTS) Blogderby, Round 3. Every few weeks, we’ll “pass the torch” to a different blogger in our community who will be responsible for rounding up the best blog posts about women’s sports. If you’re interested i...more

Nike+: Men vs Women challenge
by Pretty Tough
posted March 22, 2009 at 2:39pm

Haven’t seen this in the U.S. but in Europe, Nike has launched an integrated campaign called “Men vs. Women.” The goal is to motivate athletes to enjoy running in completely new ways. With Gnarls Barkley crooning through their earbuds, with the...more

RMR, Ironman St. George, 2 mile time trial and other random things
by Running in the Bike Lane
posted March 19, 2009 at 10:27pm

This is a completely disorganized post of random thoughts. None of which have to do with my dear bike lover, Scott. Sorry.I had my resting metabolic rate tested a couple weeks ago. I went in on a rest day first thing in the morning, prior to having eaten ...more

Compression - results in
by Running in the Bike Lane
posted March 17, 2009 at 8:21pm

Poll of the week = unpopular. Boo.I know there are people out there reading this blog! Few people, but still, I can see y'all on Google Analytics, so don't be shy.I left the last "Question of the week" up quite a bit longer than 1 week. Here are the resul...more

Mental Training Days
by Running in the Bike Lane
posted March 16, 2009 at 3:19pm

This weekend was tough. We've just completed our build phase 2 and after a nice recovery week, we launched into build phase 3. Oceanside is approaching rapidly and likewise our training is ramping up. Saturday morning we took off on the Marin Metric Centu...more

Almitu Bekele won a gold medal in the women's 3,000-meter event
by Muslim Women in Sports
posted March 16, 2009 at 10:25am

Even though athletics is one of the most ancient sports in the world, this sport was not introduced to Turkey until the 1870s by Galatasaray High School's Monsieur Curel, a physical education teacher originally from France.The sport gained popularity afte...more

Olympian Amy Begley Takes US 15K Title
by anngaff
posted March 14, 2009 at 2:02pm

Beijing Olympian Amy Begley kicked past Katie McGregor in the final 400m of the Gate River Run to take the US 15K Title by 6 seconds, in 49:51. The race narrowed down to three contenders, Begley, McGregor and McGregor's Team USA Minnesota teammate...more

Disney’s Princess Half Marathon
by Pretty Tough
posted March 10, 2009 at 8:55pm

A couple weeks ago, I wrote a post about Endurance Races for women. In compiling a list of races specifically for those with xx chromosomes I can’t believe we overlooked last weekend’s Princess Half Marathon! C’mon. Who can resist a fairytale weeke...more

Java Juice
by Running in the Bike Lane
posted March 9, 2009 at 4:35am

Heading out for our group trail run this morning, we had lost an hour of sleep, prep-time, whatever you want to call it, from daylight savings adjustment. As I sifted through my purse for my heart rate strap, I found the Java Juice packet...more

What to wear?
by I Run - Therefore I Blog
posted March 8, 2009 at 2:04pm

So, what to wear on your Sunday run when it's snowing constantly and the snow is wet Hopefully you don't choose to skip the run and watch sports on TV......more

Adidas Adistar Ride
by I Run - Therefore I Blog
posted March 6, 2009 at 9:14pm

The Adistar Ride was new last year. If you used to have the Adidas Adistar Cushion 6, this model feels quite similar but still very different. I thought Adistar Cushion 6 had a really nice cushioning and a smooth fit....more

Dear Mr. Mayor, Keep San Francisco Healthy
by Running in the Bike Lane
posted March 3, 2009 at 3:11pm

Hi Gavin, I'm writing you as a resident of San Francisco, I am very concerned about the budget cuts to the Parks and Recreation Department....more

Running proud like a princess?
by I Run - Therefore I Blog
posted March 1, 2009 at 1:12pm

(photo from www.daylife.com)My first coach taught me the most I know about running technique. He is still one of the best teachers I have had trying to make me understand running efficiency. He taught me how to run tall.My strides have always been long a...more

Save Kezar and SF Parks & Recreation!
by Running in the Bike Lane
posted February 27, 2009 at 6:59pm

If you haven't heard yet, the city of San Francisco has begun laying off many of it's Parks and Recreation department employees. This will result in Kezar Track being closed as of May 1 and turned over to a private entity...more

Just get over it?
by I Run - Therefore I Blog
posted February 25, 2009 at 4:13am

Do you have a favorite pair of trainers or racing flats for competition, or a special workout? A pair you just have to wear at a marathon?...more

Nike/Sports Authority ‘Believe in the Run’ Contest
by Pretty Tough
posted February 23, 2009 at 7:08pm

Do you get up every morning at 5 a.m. for a jog? Do you compete in every marathon you can? Are you already on your third pair of running shoes this season? Then you BELIEVE IN THE RUN....more

Run Like a Girl: Endurance Racing
by Pretty Tough
posted February 23, 2009 at 1:02pm

Endurance racing can be intimidating but once you make the leap, the amount of support and encouragement that comes from the community is infectious. Not surprisingly, many of the races for women benefit a female-targeted charity or cause. Here are some g...more

Women Talk Sports Blogderby: Round 1
by ...Because I Played Sports
posted February 21, 2009 at 12:49pm

Welcome to the very first Women Talk Sports (WTS) Blogderby, Round 1. Every few weeks, we will “pass the torch” to a different blogger in our community who will be responsible for rounding up the best blog posts about women’s sports....more

Nike Structure Triax+ 12
by I Run - Therefore I Blog
posted February 17, 2009 at 1:50pm

I've only had a couple of easy runs with my new Nike Structure Triax+ 12. A moderate overpronation model with great cushioning. The womens model is a bit wider in the forefoot and designed to fit ladies!...more

Barringer Sets Indoor 5000m NCAA Record
by Pretty Tough
posted February 15, 2009 at 12:19pm

Jenny Barringer was beside herself after set her second NCAA record Saturday evening at the Her time of 15:01.70 for 5000m not only demolished the old NCAA record of 15:14.18 held by Kim Smith of Providence but also would have been an American Record...more

Bay to Breakers Fiasco
by Running in the Bike Lane
posted February 12, 2009 at 3:41pm

No longer late breaking news, but here are my two cents on even the thought that Bay to Breakers will cease to have the rowdy, drunken, naked revelry that it is so well known for....more

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