"endurance" Articles & Blogs:
Run Like a Girl: Endurance Racing
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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...[Read on] |
Kickboxing – Fun and Fitness Combined
| By Alyssa Dietris
If you are looking for a power packed workout that works on cardio and toning at the same time, kickboxing may be for you. A study released by the ACE, American Council on Exercise, stated that kickboxing can burn anywhere from 350 to ...[Read on] |
Disney’s Princess Half Marathon
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A couple weeks ago, I wrote a post about Endurance Races for women. In compiling a list of races specifically for those with a xx chromosome I can’t believe we overlooked last weekend’s Princess Half Marathon! C’mon. Who can resist a fairytale week...[Read on] |
Sporty Spotlight Saturday presents Kellie Smirnoff
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This Saturday the sporty spotlight shines bright on thirty-nine-year-old triathlete, Kellie “Midget” Smirnoff. Check out Kellie’s in-depth interview below where she dishes on her twin sister, enjoying the journey, and heart.
Name: Kellie “Midg...[Read on] |
As Judge Sotomayor Concludes Her Testimony Before the Senate Judiciary Committee…
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by Marcia D. Greenberger, Co-President, National Women's Law Center
This post is part of a series about the nomination of Judge Sotomayor for the Supreme Court.
Judge Sotomayor just concluded what has been estimated to be about 24 hours of testimon...[Read on] |
MacArthur Genius Awards-2009
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The Macarthur Foundation has annointed its list of “geniuses” for 2009 and happily its split 50/50.
Here are the women recipients (captions from AP):
Lynsey Addario, 35, photojournalist, Istanbul, Turkey. Creating a visual record of major conflicts ...[Read on] |
How to survive an Ultra Marathon
| This September I competed in my first ultra marathon – a 50K (31 mile) trail race in The North Face Endurance Challenge series! If you’re surprised, trust me, I was too! I actually thought I was competing in a 20-miler! But, you know what, whe...[Read on] |
Wind and water sparks a movement: Kiteboarding 4 Cancer
| by: Jessica Valenzuela
Jaz De Lille, instructor and athlete Kiteboarding 4 Cancer, photo courtesy of Jimmy Stringfellow
Personal experience can move mountains. This is my personal belief.
A decision based on the will to live, the tenacity to succeed an...[Read on] |
Why Obama Can’t Make Kids Healthy (a different take on the nutrition bill)
| Pens don’t make change, actions do. A few days ago, President Obama signed a nutrition bill. Also known as the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act 2010. People ooh & awed. Yay! We have ANOTHER bill. This will make the obesity crisis diminish. And we won...[Read on] |
Ultimate Frisbee takes off for women
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In the last 10 years, Ultimate Frisbee has become one of the world’s fastest-growing sports. It is played in more than 42 countries. Ultimate’s success at the college level, attracting traditional athletes from other sports like soccer and football to...[Read on] |
2011 Empire State Building Run-Up
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The 34th annual NYRR Empire State Building Run-Up is set to take place on Tuesday, 1 February 2011. Who knew there was such a thing as a tower climbing competition? Apparently quite a few people.
The most famous stair race and, according to the organize...[Read on] |
Best Yoga & Yoga-Inspired Products
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According to the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association, an estimated 13.4 Americans practice yoga or another mind body exercise on a regular basis.
That’s a lot of people.
And if you head into any fitness or exercise goods shop, it rings true. Ther...[Read on] |
Sisterhood of the Traveling... Singlet?
| During my college years, I was a member of my university's cross-country and track teams, and even dabbled a little in the sport of Nordic skiing. Some of the greatest friendships I've ever had have came from those four years.For example, in 2004, I trave...[Read on] |
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