See Mommy Run – A Mother’s Day Celebration of Female Athletes
(This post is an annual round-up, updated for 2013, of female athletes who are also great moms. Let us know in the comments who else you think should be included.) Being a professional athlete is demanding but being a professional athlete and a mom? That’s a whole other level of determination. Being pregnant dramatically transforms a woman's body so to come right back to the sport she left is an amazing feat on so many levels. Soccer moms have long led the charge for elite female athletes returning to competitive sports while juggling motherhood. The U.S. Women's National Team has consistently featured mothers ...
Making Waves (Pretty Tough Book #5) On Sale NOW!
It's summer break for the girls at Beachwood Academy and that means sun, surf, and sensational escapades at the Beachwood Country Club. Abby, a rising sophomore, is so excited to have gotten a last-minute gig as a lifeguard, especially because jobs are usually reserved for club members. Abby desperately wants to win the annual lifeguarding competition, and with it a college scholarship. But when she arrives for her first day on the job, she finds herself face-to-face with some serious club member attitude. And there's an even bigger surprise waiting for her: the gorge senior boy she's been pining over ever ...
PBS’s Makers: Chronicling the Fight for Womanhood
Many of you who play sports, or work, or go to school, or are old enough to vote, may take women's equality for granted. You may not feel like feminists because basic liberties that your grandmothers and mothers fought so hard to attain are now commonplace. Over the last half-century, America has seen one of the most sweeping social revolutions in its history, as women have asserted their rights to a full and fair share of political power, economic opportunity, and personal autonomy. It’s a revolution that has unfolded in public and private, on grand stages like the Supreme Court and Congress, ...
Pro Snowboarder Kaitlyn Farrington is May 2013 Athlete of the Month
Our May 2013 Athlete of the Month is Kaitlyn Farrington. This new B4BC team rider tells us about herself and shares why she's Pretty Tough. BASICS: Name: Kaitlyn Farrington Sport: Snowboarding Nickname: Twerp Birthdate: December 18,1989 Birthplace: Hailey, Iahdo Home Mountain: Sun Valley, Idaho but I live in Salt Lake City so I also ride at Brighton and Park City. Stance: Goofy College (major): I did 2 semesters at Westminster then took winter off and never went back. College will always be there. LIKES/DISLIKES: Favorite Riders: Barrett Christy Favorite Sports Moment (as a fan and/or rider): Realizing I could play golf... Favorite Workout Music: As I like to call them " Radio ...
[Video] Pretty Tough #6: Fifteen Love – A Tale of Tennis Playing Twins
Just in time for back-t0-school, Fifteen Love, the latest book in the popular Pretty Tough series, serves up an ace. This time the focus is on the girls who play tennis at Beachwood High, the prestigious prep school set in the privileged and picturesque world of Malibu, California. Maggie Anderson and her twin sister, Bella, are a doubles team destined for tennis greatness. They've just started their freshman year at Beachwood Academy and it seems like everything--even the Olympics!--is within their sights. But when Maggie quits the tennis team suddenly, she leaves Bella in the lurch. Told in alternating first-person POVs, Fifteen Love ...
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Nurture Nature: Goodness Grows Thanks to OdwallaSpring has legitimately sprung and it’s time for goodness to grow. Create...
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Winter Blues Be GoneIt’s easy to develop a routine. Sleep, eat, school, gym, work. Repeat. Everyday...
Choose the Right Swimwear for Your ShapeWhich sports swimwear best suits your shape? As a keen athlete or a fitness-fanatic,...
Weary Winter to Spirited Spring – Seasonal Change is a Powerful ForceDespite the late snowstorm that hit the east coast a couple of days ago, I...
Tips to Avoid Morning MadnessA typical morning for me goes something like this – my alarm jolts me out of a...
Sports Stars on the Roster for DWTS 16Once again, sports stars are representing on the popular Dancing With The Stars...
Hottest Sports Couples – 2013 EditionThe locker room may not reek of romance but that doesn’t stop some of the fittest...
Sara Price’s Road to the Runway: Motocross Champ Competes for Miss California TitleSoCal native Sara Price is known for her success in the sport of motocross. This...
My Resolutions Made Easier with My Fitness PalThe My Fitness Pal “Calorie Counter and Diet Tracker” app is an easy and efficient...
Horseback Riding Attire for New EquestriansA new horseback rider has a lot to think about when it comes to purchasing gear –...
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She’s Just a Girl. And She’s on Fire.She’s just a girl. And she’s on fire. (Thank you, Alicia Keys.) The fire...
Helmet Heads: New Innovations in Cycling Safety GearIf you’re a cyclist, you’ll want to pay close attention to some of the...
Venus Williams Unveils New Collection at Fashion WeekTennis star Venus Williams, straight from the U.S. Open, debuted the latest collection...
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NASCAR’s Danica Patrick is Back-to-Back Winner of Nick Kids’ Choice AwardNASCAR Sprint Cup Series rookie Danica Patrick’s won for favorite female athlete...
Minnesota Finishes Perfect Season; Repeats as NCAA Women’s Hockey ChampThe Gophers women’s hockey team’ finished a perfect 41-0 season, extended...
It’s True: Ski Racer Lindsey Vonn and Golfer Tiger Woods Are DatingWith announcements to a combined Facebook and Twitter audience of nearly 6.5 million,...
Twelve-year-old Wins Her Crusade to Play Football on Catholic Youth TeamIt was a huge Title IX victory in Pennsylvania this morning, as a 12-year-old girl...
Snowboarder Hana Beaman: March 2013 Athlete of the MonthBASICS: Name: Hana Beaman Sport: Snowboarding Nickname: Beams, Hibeams,...
Prepping For My First LA MarathonAuthor Wendy Gwo - Image credit: Edward Arenberg What would happen if I just...
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Ronda Rousey Wins Championship in UFC DebutDid you watch the historic UFC-157 PPV event Saturday night? If not, you missed an...
[Video] Cheerleader Makes Amazing Half-Court, Front-Flip ShotNext year’s NBA All-Star game might want to replace the slam dunk contest with...
Female Kicker Blazes Trail at NFL Regional CombineLauren Silberman, a 28-year-old from New York City, will make history March 2 when...
Danica Patrick First Woman to Win Daytona 500 PoleBy winning the Daytona 500 pole today, Danica Patrick became the first woman...
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Winter Blues Be GoneIt’s easy to develop a routine. Sleep, eat, school, gym, work. Repeat. Everyday tasks can start to seem repetitive and mundane however, especially during the winter months, and you start to wonder how to break free. Well, spring is the perfect time to get inspired! I just got back from a spring break trip to Paris. I had never been to Europe before... [Read more]
London 2012 Olympic Preview: Guide to Gymnastics(This is part of a Pretty Tough series about the Summer Olympics. Consider it your Cliff Notes for all the events, athletes and trivia you need to know while watching the London Games.) London 2012 Details Venue: North Greenwich Arena. The 20,000-seat venue will host artistic gymnastics, trampoline, and the basketball finals during the Olympic... [Read more]
Olympic Preview: Guide to Competitive Diving(This is part of a Pretty Tough series about the Summer Olympics. Consider it your Cliff Notes for all the events, athletes and trivia you need to know while watching the London Games.) Competitive Diving is one of the most prestigious, competitive, drama-filled diving events at the Summer Games. The sport developed from gymnastics in the 18th century,... [Read more]
How To Pee In The WoodsA Pretty Tough Tip: In some ways, guys have it easy: To pee in the great outdoors, they just aim and fire. No cold buns. No splatter factor. But there are things women can do to improve the projected outcome. Here are three methods preferred by the women at Backpacker Magazine. Find a place where you can sit with your feet propped up: two rocks close... [Read more]
The Basics: Mountainboarding(Ed. Note: Pretty Tough Team Rider Melissa Becker Ponce de Leon is a pro mountainboarder with multiple U.S. Championships) Snowboarders, Surfers and all other boarders: What do you do when there’s no snow or water to shred?? Check out Mountainboarding, an off-road board you can ride just about anywhere. What is Mountainboarding? A mountainboard... [Read more]
Athenas to Zodiac Girls – Team Name IdeasIt’s always a challenge to come up with a name that epitomizes the team’s energy and philosophy. Add to that a name that everyone agrees on and the challenge increases. Check out our suggestions and feel free to customize as necessary. You can add your team or uniform color to any of the names either before or after e.g. Blue Athenas or... [Read more]
Soccer Lingo A-ZAmerican Football: term used by non-Americans to distinguish the popular U.S. sport of football from soccer which they also call football. Assist: the pass or passes which immediately precede a goal; a maximum of two assists can be credited for one goal. Attacking Midfielder: the most forward-playing midfielder, playing right behind the forwards; she... [Read more]
Pimp my ride; Buying snowboarding gearThinking about buying a snowboard this winter? There are about 50-100 different snowboard companies out there competing for your hard earned cash (or your mom’s hard-earned cash) so here are some things you should know. Riding Ability If your only snowboarding experience is playing SSX on your PS2, then consider yourself a beginner. If you board... [Read more]
Girls wrestle tooAs women’s wrestling gains momentum (it became an Olympic event in the 2004 Games) more and more female high school and college student-athletes are taking up the sport. Below are a few facts about girls’ wrestling and some online resources to learn more about this growing phenomenon: About 6000 girls wrestled at the high school level in... [Read more]
Club Sports – Competitive and Travel TeamsThere are always a few players who stand out, players who have a real passion for the game and love to play and win. How do athletes and/or parents know when it’s time to move up and play in a more competitive sports league? The player has a high interest level in a particular sport and practices on her own or with friends The player is the... [Read more]
Choosing skis & ski clothingIt used to be you could determine your ski length by reaching the tip of the ski to the top of your head. You’d add five to 10 centimeters according to skill and weight. Using the top of your head is still a good guide, but with shaped skis, the trend is to shorter skis. Shaped skis are wider and have more surface area touching the snow. They’re... [Read more]
Sports speak: Talkin’ the talk“She got Maytaged in those rapids,” “At mile 15 she bonked and didn’t even finish,” “She scored a hat trick in the first half.” Any idea what we’re talking about? The sporting world has it’s own specialized vocabulary. If you want to walk the walk, you’ve got to talk the talk. ACE: serve that... [Read more]
Quick Fencing Facts1. Fencing is one of only four sports to be included in every modern Olympic Games, since the first in 1896. Fencing was also a sport in the original Olympic Games in ancient Greece. 2. Baron Pierre de Coubertin, the father of the modern Olympic Games, was a fencer. 3. The tip of the fencing weapon is the second fastest moving object in sport; the first... [Read more]
Flag football: the coolest fall sportFlag football is the latest rage for girls wanting fun and action without the intense pressure of many team sports. The game, which is a summer camp staple and often played at family picnics and in gym class, follows basic rules similar to those of mainstream football (often called “tackle football” for contrast). Instead of tackling players... [Read more]
Ultimate Frisbee 101Combining the non-stop movement and athletic endurance of soccer with the aerial passing skills of football, a game of Ultimate is played by two seven-player squads with a high-tech plastic disc on a field similar to football. 10 Simple Rules THE FIELD – A rectangular shape with endzones at each end. A regulation field is 70 yards by 40 yards,... [Read more]
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