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Supporting women in long distance races
Over half of 5k participants are women, but this number drops significantly for longer distance races. Less than 20% of starters at longer races are women, and only 16% of...
Supporting women in long distance races
Over half of 5k participants are women, but this number drops significantly for longer distance races. Less than 20% of starters at longer races are women, and only 16% of...
Do women have higher injury rates in sports?
While there is a belief that women may be more susceptible to injuries, is this really the case? Do women actually get injured at higher rates? Like many aspects of...
Do women have higher injury rates in sports?
While there is a belief that women may be more susceptible to injuries, is this really the case? Do women actually get injured at higher rates? Like many aspects of...
130 Years of Women's Sports
Women’s sports have come a long way in gaining equality with men due to the combined efforts of many trailblazing women. Here’s a timeline of highlights from the past 130...
130 Years of Women's Sports
Women’s sports have come a long way in gaining equality with men due to the combined efforts of many trailblazing women. Here’s a timeline of highlights from the past 130...
Impactful Female Athletes: Billie Jean King
With 39 Grand Slam titles, Billie Jean King held the title of #1 player in the world for 6 years. King came from an athletic family, and knew shortly after...
Impactful Female Athletes: Billie Jean King
With 39 Grand Slam titles, Billie Jean King held the title of #1 player in the world for 6 years. King came from an athletic family, and knew shortly after...
The Impact of Title IX
You’ve heard of Title IX, but what is it? The Title IX amendment was passed by the US Department of Education in 1972 with the purpose of protecting people from...
The Impact of Title IX
You’ve heard of Title IX, but what is it? The Title IX amendment was passed by the US Department of Education in 1972 with the purpose of protecting people from...
Progesterone and Athletic Performance
Progesterone and Athletic Performance Commonly seen as estrogen’s counterpart – progesterone is an important hormone to a healthy female body. We’ve reviewed estrogen, but what role does progesterone play? Overview...
Progesterone and Athletic Performance
Progesterone and Athletic Performance Commonly seen as estrogen’s counterpart – progesterone is an important hormone to a healthy female body. We’ve reviewed estrogen, but what role does progesterone play? Overview...