(This post is an annual round-up, updated for 2018, 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 …
National Bike Month is not really a Hallmark event. And for those of us that are cyclists, that’s too bad. If oil prices continue to climb, however, every month might become Bike Month. Despite what temperatures may indicate (we’re having a heat wave in Los Angeles and it snowed last week in the midwest), spring really is on …
In 1778 British sea captain James Cook sailed to Hawaii. The first European to make contact with Hawaiians, Cook was intrigued by the culture and marveled at the native’s ability to ride the crashing waves that broke just offshore: “I could not help concluding this man had the most supreme pleasure while he was driven …
File this under Pretty Smart. Former President Bill Clinton joins NBA All-Star Kobe Bryant and a host of other athletes including Julie Foudy and Allyson Felix tonight in a Town Hall meeting to focus on children’s health and sports. The event, in conjunction with the Aspen Institute Project Play, will examine national trends in participation, which indicate that …
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Say it with Sports CATCH THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT 5 x 7 Greeting Card Inside Message: Wishing You Peace, Joy & Happiness TIS THE SEASON (Soccer) 5 x 7 Greeting Card Inside Message: The soccer season, the winter season, the holiday season. . . Hope all your seasons are filled with winning moments. TIS THE SEASON …
Throughout the month of June, women call the shots on the links. Women’s Golf Month celebrates its ninth anniversary with a nationwide initiative that provides women the opportunity to learn or re-learn the game of golf in a fun and friendly environment. During June, participating facilities offer complimentary golf instruction to people 14 years of …
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 …
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Head up to Stevens Pass for the Third Annual Ladies Day 2013 This Sunday! Stevens Pass, WA: Hey ladies! Grab your skis and snowboards and head up to Stevens Pass this Sunday for the 3rd Annual Ladies Day presented by GRO Snow (Girls Riders Organization). Make sure you register by noon on February 2 and get a $40 lift ticket, …
Ever dream of competing in an Ironman? How about the mother of all Ironmen – Kona? If so, join me for a behind-the-scenes look at all the prep, training, and craziness that goes into one of the greatest endurance races ever. First a little history lesson: The first Hawaiian Iron Man Triathlon took place Feb. …
Kona Underpants Run, Ironman World Championship and Bragging Rights Read More »
She’s just a girl. And she’s on fire. (Thank you, Alicia Keys.) The fire in her eyes tells you there’s more inside. The strength in her step says no one will stop her. She is gentle in her heart, warm in her spirit and fierce in her passions. She is a daughter , she is …
