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The Countdown to Christmas Away From Home
by Eat. Play. Love.
posted December 9, 2011 at 4:50pm

Tree w/ cathedral in the background Every year ABC Family does a ‘25 days of Christmas’ event. As you all know, I’m not home and I don’t get ABC Family in France, so I am not watching their 25 days of Christmas specials. Even ...more

What sports books should be on this holiday list?
by Wendy Parker's Extracurriculars
posted December 9, 2011 at 4:47pm

Tweet I’m working up an e-mail to send to the North Pole, asking very kindly for three recently released sports books that I’d like to read through the holidays into the new year. But which ones? I am torn by my limitations, self-imposed du...more

Superfan Year-End Awards
by The Track & Field Superblog
posted December 9, 2011 at 4:17pm

This is the time of year when various entities hand out their awards. Sports Illustrated just did theirs, the Heisman is coming up, USATF did theirs last week, and the USTFCCCA will give out the Bowerman Awards this weekend. I don’t know why, but ...more

Advocacy Update: Emmert Meeting Recap & Working Group Recommendations
by NACWAA Blog: Inspiring Perspectives
posted December 9, 2011 at 4:06pm

Author:  NACWAA December 9, 2011 Following ongoing efforts in October and November, the NACWAA working group sent a on December 1 to Presidents Michael Adams (University of Georgia) and Ann Millner (Weber State), Chair and Vice...more

Video: Olympic medalist Shalane Flanagan helped Ryan Sutter prepare for ING NYC Marathon
by anngaff
posted December 8, 2011 at 4:43pm

Olympic bronze medalist (10,000m) Shalane Flanagan gave firefighter Ryan Sutter (of Bachelorette fame) insights into how small tweaks to his preparation could impact his performance on race day, leading up to the 2011 ING NYC Marathon. Shalane revealed ho...more

Elite Athletes Possess a Strong Winning Vision
by Loren Fogelman
posted December 8, 2011 at 4:08pm

Many stories exist about athletes sitting on the bench, waiting for their turn to play. When you’re in the back-up position behind a superstar favorite on your team, patience is a necessity....more

Women Talk Sports Exclusive - Win $100 in ScoreBig credit to use on game, concert and theater tickets YOU name the price for!
by womentalksports
posted December 8, 2011 at 1:01pm

What's better than $100 in credit to use on sports, concert or theater tickets? $100 in credit to use on tickets that are discounted up to 60%! ScoreBig is an invite-only, members-only place to find game, concert and theater tickets for 10% - 60% off....more

Coaching From A to Z: P Is For Passion
by Coach Dawn Writes
posted December 7, 2011 at 11:13pm

source Please join me for a fun series.  My mission, and I’ve chosen to accept it, is to write a post based on each letter of the alphabet.  The English major inside of me is very excited about this project…and my inner nerd is eve...more

Fastpitch TV: Improve Softball Performance Through Mental Skills
by Softball Performance Blog
posted December 7, 2011 at 10:38pm

In this Fastpitch TV show, Arron Weintraub talks about attitude, it's affect on performance, and the two most important mental skills for success. Also watch this episode to find out how you can win a Rip It Force Fastpitch Bat by Rip It Sporting Goods...more

Getting Started With Fitness
by Run Girl Run
posted December 7, 2011 at 8:16pm

You know how every year a ton of people make New Year's Resolutions to get in shape, lose weight, etc. etc. And those resolutions last approximately 2.5 seconds before people get distracted with their real lives? One of the big efforts the FitFluential t...more

Rebecca Donaghue finally getting back on track after dealing with Achilles tendinitis for 2 years
by Running Rebecca
posted December 7, 2011 at 11:00am

It’s been a long seven months since my last post so I must apologize to anyone that was following. I realize that setbacks are a major part of the journey and that people want to know about them. They are usually what makes someones story a little ...more

Pat Summitt receives the SI award in New York
by They're Playing Basketball
posted December 7, 2011 at 6:54am

Legendary Coach Pat Summitt received the Sports Illustrated Sportswoman of the Year Award tonight in New York. She was introduced by former Vol Michelle Marciniak, whose remarks brought a standing ovation from the audience. Summitt's son Tyler also spoke....more

Legendary Tennessee Coach Pat Summitt Named Sports Illustrated 2011 Sportswoman of the Year
by Swish Appeal
posted December 6, 2011 at 2:24pm

Two basketball coaches will be honored as the 2011 Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year - Mike Krzyzewski and Pat Summitt - Sports Illustrated announced today. This puts the pair in rare company with John Woooden and Dean Smith as the only other basket...more

Gold medal moms aiming for Olympics
by Pretty Tough
posted December 6, 2011 at 6:53am

Dara Torres, Janet Evans, Amanda Beard, and  Natalie Coughlin are all swimmers who seem to be shattering the assumption that the Olympics are a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The 2011 AT&T Winter National Championships took place this past...more

Joanna Zeiger on the California International Marathon - Olympic Trials Qualifying
by Fast at Forty
posted December 6, 2011 at 1:57am

The day before the California International Marathon I was confronted with two very tough decisions, both involved water bottles. Many marathons offer the elite runners tables at the aid stations to place special fluids. This is an incredible perk, one I ...more

Pat Summitt is Sports Illustrated's sportswoman of the year
by They're Playing Basketball
posted December 6, 2011 at 1:52am

She of 1,075 wins - the most of any college coach ever - wins Sports Illustrated's sportswoman of the year award in 2011.'Bout time. ...more

Venus Williams' suffers wardrobe mishap in MIlan
by A Glam Slam
posted December 6, 2011 at 1:50am

Venus Williams is making headlines yet again with regards to her on-court attire. She’s produced some elegant looks over the years, though it’s the style disasters that have fans talking more about her fashion than her forehand. Her 2010 black...more

5 O’s of The Pyramid Of Success
by Coach Dawn Writes
posted December 5, 2011 at 1:47pm

source Please join me for a fun series.  My mission, and I’ve chosen to accept it, is to write a post based on each letter of the alphabet.  The English major inside of me is very excited about this project…and my inner nerd is eve...more

Resort Review: Ski Apache
by Westbound Boarder
posted December 5, 2011 at 1:46pm

While visiting family in Texas I got an opportunity to snowboard the high, Rocky Mountains of New Mexico, the United States southernmost ski area. After a very long and scenic drive from El-Paso (4 hours) we arrived in the small town of Ruidoso with Ski A...more

Video: Irish Olympic Boxing Hopeful Katie Taylor
by Wombat Sports
posted December 5, 2011 at 9:16am

As we vastly appoarch the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, the amateur female boxers are preparing for their chance to make history. For the first year in Olympic history, women’s boxing will be an official sport and many countries, including Irelan...more

Madonna to perform at Super Bowl XLVI
by Pretty Tough
posted December 5, 2011 at 9:08am

We may not know which two football teams are playing Super Bowl XLVI on Feb. 5 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis but we now know who will be rocking the stage during the halftime show. Confirming a not-so-well-kept secret, the NFL and NBC announced du...more

2011 USATF Annual Meeting Review
by Loree: A Skirt, A Hammer, A Life, and A Dream
posted December 5, 2011 at 8:34am

Many people are familiar with the sport side of track and field.  In fact, this being an Olympic year, exposure and interests is only sure to grow and peak.  However, something that many people may not be familiar with is the business side of tr...more

Finding my inspiration. Two falls from the training wagon
by Meggan's Running Blog
posted December 4, 2011 at 3:29pm

When I was in high school I used to hang pictures of pro athletes all over my bedroom walls. My Dad hated it because I would use tape that would peal the paint away.  I don’t even think I knew who all the athletes were, but the pictures looked ...more

Division I Cost-of-Living Stipends Draw Objection from Faculty
by Title IX Blog
posted December 3, 2011 at 1:11pm

When we blogged last month about the NCAA's vote to allow Division I institutions to provide athletes who receive full athletic scholarships with $2000 spending money stipends, we speculated that this proposal could exacerbate existing disparities in scho...more

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