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Black History Month – Female Athletes Who Changed the World
by Pretty Tough
posted February 12, 2013 at 8:42am

Can you imagine a sports world without the Williams sisters, Jackie Joyner Kersee or Gabby Douglas? It’s pretty difficult to picture, but there once was a time when women weren’t allowed to compete.  And there was also a time when black a...more

#Love4Relief: V-Day Gifts to Benefit Sandy Relief
by Pretty Tough
posted February 12, 2013 at 8:30am

As the relief work continues for those communities hardest hit by Hurricane Sandy in New York and New Jersey, I am delighted to introduce you to a fantastic way for you to continue to support those efforts, the #Love4Relief Valentine’s Day...more

Going Pro isn't about clicking your stirrups three times ( via @HeraeaMarketing)
by HeraeaMarketing
posted February 11, 2013 at 7:25pm

Sedona, AZ- Professional Barrel Racer, Christina Dusendang signs with Heraea Marketing.  Going pro is not as easy as clicking your stirrups three times, take it from Christina Dusendang from Decatur TX. This young professional female athlete is...more

Week 19...whoa (via @karathrowsjav )
by Kara Throws Javelin
posted February 10, 2013 at 8:43am

This is the 19th week since my surgery.  Honestly, I forgot to count for the last few and have had to check on my phone.  That makes me really happy!  I went back to Chula Vista for a few clinics and a check-up with my surgeon, had a blast,...more

Op-Ed Addresses Income, Sex Inequalities in Schools and Public Parks
by Title IX Blog
posted February 9, 2013 at 6:55pm

A great op-ed on Title IX appeared on Law.com this week to commemorate the 27th annual National Girls and Women in Sports Day.  The author, Kim Turner, a fellow at the Fair Play for Girls in Sports Project, makes the case that despite Title IX, inequ...more

Court dismisses case challenging harassment, retaliation, and homophobia in the college athletics environment
by Title IX Blog
posted February 9, 2013 at 9:53am

A recent judicial opinion sheds light on the interrelationship of sexual harassment, retaliation and homophobia in the college sports environment, as well as the limits of law to address each.  The plaintiff in this case is a former student-athlet...more

Law Review Article Examines Boy's Refusual to Wrestle Girl
by Title IX Blog
posted February 7, 2013 at 10:45pm

Professor Deborah Brake has a new article forthcoming in the Nevada Law Journal, available for download here, called Wrestling with Gender: Constructing Masculinity by Refusing to Wrestle Women.  In it, Professor Brake examines the cultural significa...more

January's No Soda Challenge
by Pretty Strong
posted February 7, 2013 at 10:18pm

For January, I challenged my friends, fans, and followers to a "No Soda Challenge." This was just one month of no drinking soda. What brought this about? Well, something personal came up in my life, and I emotionally ate. Growing up, I used to closet eat...more

Kerri Walsh-Jennings Wants You to Get Really Uncomfortable
by anngaff
posted February 7, 2013 at 11:42am

Kerri Walsh-Jennings. Photos courtesy of WIN for KC “It’s so powerful to sit here in this room and realize that each and everyone of us are so similar,” a teary-eyed Kerri Walsh-Jennings told the over 1400 people in attendance at the ...more

Amherst College issues sexual assault report
by Title IX Blog
posted February 7, 2013 at 9:21am

Amherst College issued its report last week on the institution's policies about sexual assault and its practices and procedures for dealing with reported assaults. As you might recall, the college gained national attention last fall when a former student ...more

Reflections: Biting the Hand that Feeds You
by The Rabbit Hole
posted February 6, 2013 at 8:47am

I came across a TED Talk a few days ago given by a model, Cameron Russell.  This was the first time I had ever heard of her but she has quickly jumped to the top of my list of favourite models (although it was not an extensive list to begin with). &n...;more

Eight players added to State Farm Wade Trophy watch list
by They're Playing Basketball
posted February 5, 2013 at 3:19pm

As if the list wasn't already long on talent, eight players have been added to the list as potential State Farm Wade Trophy winners: Kelsey Bone of Texas A&M;, Gennifer Brandon and Layshia Clarendon of California, Kelly Faris of Connecticut, Tianna Ha...more

Anne Donovan returning to WNBA with Connecticut Sun
by Swish Appeal
posted February 5, 2013 at 3:18pm

After the Connecticut Sun fired head coach Mike Thibault and his assistant coaches earlier this offseason, Seton Hall women's basketball head coach Anne Donovan has been selected as his replacement. How will she make her mark on one of the Eastern Confe...more

Nine-year-old female football player becomes an inspiration
by Sports, Media & Society
posted February 4, 2013 at 9:56pm

This year’s Super Bowl will probably not be remembered for the Sam Gordon’s appearance, but NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell hopes that the 9-year-old girl will serve as an inspiration for many—including other young girls.  Gordon...more

How to pace a race: Surf City race report (via Fast at Forty)
by Fast at Forty
posted February 4, 2013 at 1:52pm

In December I wrote a blog about number anxiety and pacing. The post focused on managing the numbers and not letting them mentally rule you during training or racing. There are often situations where you come up with a perfectly reasonable plan where the ...more

The Tale of the Two Percent Incline ( via Byline to Finish line)
by Byline to Finish Line
posted February 4, 2013 at 1:44pm

It wasn’t exactly a mysterious workout. Just a challenging one. My training plan called for a 10 mile run with four or five miles at race pace. Not easy, but doable and I approached the run with a positive mental attitude, even if weather conditions...more

Nine-year-old female football player becomes an inspiration
by Sports, Media & Society
posted February 4, 2013 at 8:20am

This year’s Superbowl will probably not be remembered for the Sam Gordon’s appearance, but NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell hopes that the 9-year-old girl will serve as an inspiration for many—including other young girls.  Gordon ...more

Case Study - How She Added 2 MPH to Her Fastball
by Softball Performance Blog
posted February 4, 2013 at 8:07am

Wow, I love great news like that. I had to write you about it because It's a great lesson to any young pitcher out there. This morning,&nb...;more

Change.
by Meggan's Running Blog
posted February 3, 2013 at 9:44am

This week my running took a turn for the better. I'm finally starting to feel fresh and I had one of the best 4x2 mile session I've ever had. My mileage peaked back up to 85, and I got the sleep I needed and the nutrition. I'm finally starting to feel fre...more

The Fire Still Burns (via @asklaurenfleshman)
by Ask Lauren Fleshman
posted February 3, 2013 at 9:39am

This was my 2nd attempt at photographing the Golden Gate bridge, after tweeting out a different bridge first. Yep. Stanford. When I drove with Jesse down to San Francisco to his triathlon training camp, I did so with the intention to be a support syste...more

The depth and breadth of friendships (via byline to finishline)
by Byline to Finish Line
posted February 3, 2013 at 9:29am

I met Mary through a guy I was dating. About a year ago, I sent Mary an email to say that said guy had decided he no longer wanted to be my boyfriend. And so comes the awkward part of a breakup when you don’t know exactly what to do with the people ...more

Three Rules to Follow for Social Media Success
by Soccer Science
posted February 3, 2013 at 9:19am

It’s safe to say that the MLS off-season has included a lot of presentations. Not that I mind, in fact anybody that’s ever worked with me will tell you that I love a good Power Point. But in all this prepping and presenting to our ticket ...more

En Garde: Muslim-American Woman Fencer Slashes Stereotypes
by Muslim Women in Sports
posted February 2, 2013 at 8:56am

Posted: February 1st, 2013 by the US Embassy in UKAuthor: ircU.S. Fencing’s Ibtihaj Muhammad demonstrates her fencing jacket at a school in East London On Monday 28 January, Ibtihaj Muhammad, the first Muslim woman to compete on behalf of the Unite...more

Healthier Superbowl Party Food and Snacks
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted February 1, 2013 at 9:17am

I was so honored to be included as one of the nutrition experts the Huffington Post reached out to in order to find out what to eat for a healthy superbowl party. To keep everyone happy — meat eaters and vegetarians alike — I recommended a b...more

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