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Bring on the Compression 110%: “Squeeze Me, Freeze Me” (via @LaurenFleshman)
by Ask Lauren Fleshman
posted March 12, 2013 at 7:26pm

Every once in a while, someone comes up with an idea that makes you go Duh! Why didn’t I think of this? How has this not been invented before? These guys made me say "Duh" big time. That happened to me last December when I was in Austin for &...more

Just for women sports 24/7 coming our way
by HeraeaMarketing
posted February 12, 2013 at 7:46pm

Sports Channel for Women TV...more

Rajsich Inducted in the Serbian-American Museum
by HeraeaMarketing
posted January 14, 2013 at 6:14pm

Rhonda Rajsich has been playing racquetball since she was two years old.  She turned pro over a decade ago and has been the top ranking American female athlete of all time in the sport.  She is a (record) 4-time US Open Champion; 2-time World Ch...more

Horseback Riding Attire for New Equestrians
by Pretty Tough
posted November 28, 2012 at 7:32am

A new horseback rider has a lot to think about when it comes to purchasing gear – especially if they also have their first horse when beginning the process. With regards to attire, there are some things you just can’t do without when you start...more

Wiggle Cycle Store: Men and Sluts Only!
by Felicity (Fawkes) Hawksley
posted October 29, 2012 at 8:48pm

  No copyright infringement intended in the use of this photograph. This picture is the month of April from a calendar sold online by bicycle and bicycle accessories website, Wiggle. My first reaction to products like this is to shake my head ...more

The Business of Track & Field Contracts
by amyYB
posted October 8, 2012 at 11:08am

The Business of Track & Field Contracts I have started this journal entry a dozen times with the themes of Doors Open and Close, The Roads Are Open, A Different Path and A New Journey. Not one of those themes seemed to convey the thoughts and feelin...more

Training Groups For Distance Runners
by amyYB
posted October 6, 2012 at 12:53pm

What options are available for athletes to continue training?...more

Choosing Headgear for Boxing
by The Glowing Edge
posted October 4, 2012 at 7:28pm

If you are ready to make the leap from learning to box to actually sparring in the boxing ring, one of your first major decisions will have to do with finding the right headgear. It can be daunting to figure out what, specifically, you need, especially...more

Great Find – Exxo Arm Sleeves for Youth Sports
by Sports Girls Play
posted October 3, 2012 at 8:52am

This time of year playing an outdoor sport (softball, football, soccer, field hockey, lacrosse or cross country) means you need to be prepared for every kind of weather! You might start the first half of the soccer game in the nice warm sun but as so...more

Degree(r) First Team Tryout Giveaway
by Sports Girls Play
posted September 14, 2012 at 10:01am

School is back in session and that means fall sports are in full swing.  Did your child try out for any sports at school this year? My daughter did. She tried out for the high school cheer squad after making the decision to retire from competitive g...more

Save Money – Make Your Own Flexible Ice Packs
by Sports Girls Play
posted September 11, 2012 at 10:06pm

With three athletes in the house, it seems like one of them is always looking for an ice bag to help with an ache or pain. I have long used a bag of frozen vegetables as ice bags because the flexible ice packs you buy at the store can run between $8-12 de...more

KiraGrace – The Ultimate Warrior Goddess
by Pretty Tough
posted September 5, 2012 at 8:43am

KiraGrace is pretty awesome. The company’s semi-new warrior yoga collection celebrates what it means to be Pretty Tough. KiraGrace explains, “The warrior woman is confident, fierce, strong and wise. She is a leader, and she inspires through he...more

Let There Be Light: The Soccket Ball
by The Rabbit Hole
posted September 4, 2012 at 11:01pm

Soccket Ball. Photo from Grand Challenge Stories. We know all too well how groups like Right to Play use soccer in low-income nations to facilitate peace and "development"; but, have you heard of soccer providing electricity?  The Soccket ball was d...more

More Muscle Milk!
by Pretty Tough
posted July 25, 2012 at 12:07pm

This week I participated in an intensive workout by fitness and health expert Jennifer Cohen. After each workout  I drank a Muscle Milk Protein Nutrition Shake to help refuel my body. My workout consisted of seven 60-second exercises, one 30-second ...more

My favorite things all wrapped up in #myNIKEiDs
by therunningeconomist
posted July 24, 2012 at 9:06am

I am a simple gal living in Fincastle, VA (try finding that on a map!) with a few favorite things…  Briny sea breezes and blue water that pleases   Silver haired poodles and purring in oodles    Charging up mounta...more

My Very Own Pumped Up Kicks
by Pretty Tough
posted July 24, 2012 at 7:52am

Nikes are my go-to running shoe, so I couldn’t have been more psyched to create my very own custom pair.  I customized the Nike Lunarglide + iD which comes with (drum roll please): a lightweight responsive cushioning and a flywire lacing syste...more

Proper Attire for Playing Lacrosse
by Pretty Tough
posted June 1, 2012 at 1:10am

Lacrosse is an aggressive sport filled with a lot of energy. If you’ve thought about playing the sport, you’ve probably quickly realized how much equipment you’ll need to get started. Unlike other sports such as baseball and basketball t...more

Product Review: UR Sportswear
by carabyrd
posted May 31, 2012 at 11:17am

 Like many female runners that transitioned from high school to college running when I did, I was absolutely baffled by the first pair of spandex I was ever told to wear. They were a tiny pair of bun huggers in navy blue with a small eagle head on th...more

How Much Does A Triathlon Cost?
by Run Girl Run
posted May 23, 2012 at 12:43am

I've gotten a couple of questions from people about how much triathlons cost, so I thought I'd take the time to spell out just how much I've spent on this sport since I got into it last November. For some background, I was starting basically from scratch...more

Creating Shoes, Socially
by carabyrd
posted March 30, 2012 at 9:34am

I was fourteen and gotten done with my first real season of cross country and was looking anxiously forward to track season.  All I wanted was a pair of Nike Frees and not just any pair but ones where I got to choose the colors via NIKEiD. I stil...more

Title Nine Founder Missy Park Talks Female Sportswear & Celebrating Title IX's 40th Anniversary
by A Glam Slam
posted March 24, 2012 at 4:21pm

Today’s athletic females have many sportswear options available to them. This selection was not always there as traditional sportswear companies often did not succeed in meeting women’s needs. This year marks the 40th Anniversary of ...more

Saving Face - The Helmet Debate in Women's Lacrosse
by Women in Sport International
posted March 11, 2012 at 12:40pm

Female athletes have come a long way to be taken more seriously in the sporting world, and we still have a long way to go.  The debate of ‘boy sports vs. girl sports’ continues to affect the way women view themselves in sport, with t...more

EmpowHer BodyMedia FITness Challenge: Week Five
by Run Girl Run
posted March 6, 2012 at 7:17pm

Guys I'm going through a computer crisis here. Yesterday my Mac crashed. Like completely and totally died while I was in the middle of doing work. No more working at Starbucks for a while Turns out the logic board crapped out. I never realized how unp...more

Mountain bikes for those with disabilities
by The Rabbit Hole
posted March 4, 2012 at 5:53pm

Tara Llanes and her new wheels. Photo from CBC. It is not often that I get to write about something that actually brings a smile to my face on this blog so I relish those opportunities when they arise.  Yesterday morning, while watching the news I...more

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