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Diana Nyad: Force of Nature at 60
When I was a few months from turning 60 (five years ago), I decided to train for and swim the Provincetown Harbor Swim for Life: A mile and a half distance from Long Point at the tip of Cape Cod to the beach at the Boat Slip. I got myself a new wet suit a...[Read on]
Ask a Lawyer: Regarding the Saturday Night Live Scandal, Can One Copyright Tiny Hats?
The past two days have seen the rise of a huge controversy about tiny hats. This weekend’s premiere of Saturday Night Live featured a sketch called “Ladies Who Lunch” in which a socialite, to the jealously and delight of her friends, purchases incre...[Read on]
Dara Torres does it again
Dara Torres Dara Torres continues to defy age and expectations when it comes to her performance in the pool. In a world record time trial attempt in the women’s 50 fly, Torres raced to a 25.50. The performance gave her a third-straight progression o...[Read on]
Environmentalist Alexandra Cousteau Discusses the Oil Spill
Alexandra Cousteau. With the Gulf oil spill now in its 56th day, VF Daily discussed the disaster’s ramifications with someone who has a deep connection to the health of our oceans: Alexandra Cousteau, the 34-year-old granddaughter of underwater pioneer ...[Read on]
Run Like a Girl: Endurance Racing
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]
What do USA Swimming and the Catholic Church have In common?
Answer: A big disgusting sex scandal, that’s what.For several months USA Swimming has been embroiled in lawsuits and accusations related to their lax oversight of and response to numerous instances of male coach sexual misconduct with young female swimm...[Read on]
Spotlight on Voda Swimwear & Yulia Drummond
I’ll be the first to admit that I’m not the most, er, curvaceous girl in the world. While I have other womanly qualities, I’m not so well-endowed in the chestular area. Not only is it tough to rock low-cut shirts, but when it comes to bathing suits...[Read on]
ASR Runway: Summer 2009 Fashion is Electric
We didn’t attend the last ASR (Action Sports Retailer) show but it’s always fun to check out what’s new, hot, and on display. Best known for action sports products, the ASR show floor generally represents the entire industry and apparel and swim lin...[Read on]
Fresh Air Fund looking to book host families for Summer 2011
Chances are you’re already looking forward to summer.  You may be going to camp, taking a vacation with your family, or playing in a summer sports league. But not all kids are as lucky. Each summer, the Fresh Fund provides New York City kids a chance t...[Read on]
Help little girls dream big
Someone recently introduced me to Go! Go! Sports Girls - dolls that are symbols for what young girls should be doing - living at their own age (versus a 22 year old Barbie) with normal kids clothing on (not a sexy 2-piece) and getting out ...[Read on]
"In one generation, young girls have gone from hoping there's a team to hoping they can make the team." -Mary Jo Kane
In America, we’re all about the scores, the highlights, and the numbers…. So let’s take a look at some Title IX numbers: In 1972, the average number of women’s sports teams offered per school was about 2… now, 38 years lat...[Read on]
Author Interview: Janet Gurtler
The fabulous Janet Gurtler who’s book, I’m Not Her, just hit shelves May 1! She was kind enough to stop by and answer a few questions. Describe I’m Not Her in five words or less. Emotional journey of self-discovery. What inspired you to write I...[Read on]
Mercedes-Benz Stays Connected to Fashion Elite as Title Sponsor of Fashion Week
Look closely--that's not your typical police car! Last May, Mercedes-Benz announced that it had renewed its Fashion Week sponsorship for another three years. In 2007, the German luxury automaker became the title sponsor of IMG's Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week...[Read on]
Flying Somewhere? Tips for Healthy In-Flight Travel
Taking a plane can mean a lot of things: the beginning of an exciting vacation, the means by which you travel home from college, the place where one might run over notes before an out-of-town business meeting. Whatever flying means to you, it doesn’...[Read on]
Flying Somewhere? Tips for Healthy In-Flight Travel
Taking a plane can mean a lot of things: the beginning of an exciting vacation, the means by which you travel home from college, the place where one might run over notes before an out-of-town business meeting. Whatever flying means to you, it doesn’t h...[Read on]
USATF Cross Country: Bringing up the Rear
Well, I have done it again. Last year on this very day, I swore that I would not get talked into running another cross country race, but here I am, sweaty and exhausted, sitting down at my computer to recap the 2009 Southern California USATF Cross Country...[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]
Cultural Chick: Three Must-See Female-Inspired Museums
As an art historian, I am passionate about the woman artist and her place in art historical discourse. So this week I present three museums in the United States that have changed the way women are included, and represented in the art world as artists, cur...[Read on]
A cyclist shifts to 40km running in the Coastal Experiences in Costa RIca
Here's my first story about my week-long running adventure in Costa Rica with The Coastal Experiences. The article appeared in the sports section of the Santa Cruz Sentinel, on Friday, October 30, 2009. Click on the link or read my story, below.  I got t...[Read on]
Honda Award Winners - Best Female Collegiate Athletes
For the 24th consecutive year, Honda has honored the most outstanding female collegiate athletes in the nation with the Collegiate Women Sports Awards. Winners are selected in each of the 12 NCAA-sanctioned sports by a panel of more than 1,000 NCAA a...[Read on]
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