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"triathlon" Articles & Blogs:

See Amy Run: Meet record-breaking athlete Amy Palmiero-Winters
I came across this amazing woman on Bust and was intrigued by the opening paragraph. The word ’superwoman’ is thrown around way too often, but here’s an athlete who completely deserves the description. Amy Palmiero-Winters is a 37-year-old mother o...[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]
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]
Femme Pedals Mountain Bike Group
Happy New Year! If you are into mountain biking in the south Florida area, check out the recently formed Femme Pedal cycling club.  From the Femme Pedal Meetup Group Page "Our mission is to provide all types of opportunities for women mountain bikers ...[Read on]
Title IX: Celebrating opportunity for all
It was a particularly lackluster practice and in typical fashion our basketball coach threw a bit of a fit. He went on a verbal rampage trying desperately to explain to this group of high school girls the possibilities that existed for them in sport. He ...[Read on]
How I decided to run a marathon
One woman described her foray into running, originally to help her lose weight. Over 100 pounds lighter, she’s now hooked, preparing for a half marathon, then a marathon with a goal of running an ultra event. Another woman had loved running but was for...[Read on]
The Olympics 2010: Spotlight on Amy Bennett
Chicks, when you think of a champion extreme athlete, what picture comes to mind? A sweat-soaked woman enduring a grueling race, her mind focused on nothing but victory? A fierce warrior climbing the last hill, winning by ten yards?  A girl documenting h...[Read on]
Sporty Spotlight Saturday presents Kellie Smirnoff
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]
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