What's New at WomenRunningTogether
Keep up-to-date with all the news, additions and changes to WomenRunningTogether. Carmel Papworth-Barnum, Editor Would You Like To Be Part Of This What's New Blog?Become part of the WomenRunningTogether! Simply tell your running story by clicking here. Your story becomes part of this blog (which shows the site's most recent pages) and a permanent part of WomenRunningTogether.com for others to read! Feb 8, 2010, Joanna at the Half Marathon Champs
Feb 6, 2010, Golden Star ...I met Marie-K in France (world Indoor). The first time I saw her compete in the 400m, I was impressed by her beautiful stride--EFFORTLESS AND VOLUPTUOUS. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Golden Star ..." Feb 5, 2010, Part 2 of Suzy Favor Hamilton Story
Depressed…is how Suzy Favor Hamilton felt, after finishing 5th instead of 1st at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. Today, nine years later, she’s the happiest she’s ever been. This article tells how she overcame her struggles following the Olympics by incorporating them into her life and ventures today. What she’s doing today in running may surprise you. Feb 3, 2010, An inspirationMarie Kay is a wonderful role model and an inspiration. Congratulations to her and to her husband John on all their success. Well done - I'm sure that Permalink -- click for full blog post "An inspiration" Feb 3, 2010, Mind Over Matter
Feb 1, 2010, Marie Kay
World masters multi-event and sprint champion Marie Kay’s got more titles than the British Royal family and almost as many records as Amazon.com. With over a hundred Australian and Oceania titles, and 31 and counting World titles, Marie’s a superstar. With her chiseled abs and hard muscled body, this bronzed Australian cuts a striking figure on and off the track. Jan 28, 2010, Athena Racing at Millrose
Just chatted to Maryline Roux as she flies to New York for the Millrose Games at Madison Square Garden. Maryline and her Athena teammates will be racing indoors this Friday in the Masters 4×400m. The Athena team are Charmaine Roberts, Kathleen Shook, Lorraine Jasper, Maryline and Terri Rath as an alternate. Jan 27, 2010, Warm Up with Yoga
Jan 25, 2010, Peter Taylor's Take on Hartshorne
Mate and race announcer extraordinaire Peter Taylor gives his thoughts on a few of the women at the Hartshorne Mile...Aeron Arlin-Genet, Cheryl Bellaire, Christine Olen, Bernadine Pritchett and Karen Steen. Read it here. Jan 24, 2010, Results in Hartshorne MileAeron Arlin-Genet, the Running Diva, took the gold in the elite W40 race at the Hartshorne Master Mile. Aeron tweeted, "I took it out at the gun and never looked back. Unfortunately no one went w/ me. Hoped for a faster time/more competition, but that will come w/ more wins." Read more and check out all the women's results here... Jan 22, 2010, Suzy Favor Hamilton
Runner or not, you’ve probably seen Suzy Favor Hamilton – the blond, pony-tailed, perfectly “abbed” Olympian – if not on TV, then in a magazine… maybe Vogue, Sports Illustrated, Rolling Stone, or Harper’s Bazaar? As an open runner Hamilton seemed the picture, in fact the epitome, of success and happiness. Underneath, there were private struggles. Jan 22, 2010, There is something very powerful about running......that remains a mystery despite everything being written about it. One thing I know: It's as positive as it gets. An Argentine friend of mine Permalink -- click for full blog post "There is something very powerful about running..." Jan 21, 2010, Coreen Honors her friend Diane Sherrer
This year’s Hartshorne Masters Mile introduces The Diane Sherrer Memorial Award. It will be given to the winner of the women’s 50’s elite race. Diane, a runner and journalist passed away last May after a prolonged battle with lung cancer. Diane’s friend and fellow runner Coreen Steinbach will be racing. "The prospect of Hartshorne without Diane is something I’m not looking forward to but I will, of course, run my heart out in her honor and memory." Coreen shared these memories of her friend Diane... Jan 20, 2010, Hot Lists in Hartshorne Masters Mile
The starting lists have just been released for this Saturday's (23 Jan) 43rd Hartshorne Masters Mile. I’ve posted the women’s lists and they include some of the fastest masters women in the US and Canada. Would love to be there to watch them strut their stuff. Read more at Carmel's blog... Jan 20, 2010, When the roads are *()!*#@!@!@!**, consider Aqua Running
Jan 20, 2010, Amazing ArticleLeslie - you are truly amazing and inspiring. Keep up the good work! When will you be running your first Permalink -- click for full blog post "Amazing Article" Jan 20, 2010, Nice StoryCongratulations to Leslie for getting out of her comfort zone and trying something new and better still - liking it! I hope she will come to the Nat Permalink -- click for full blog post "Nice Story " Jan 19, 2010, Leslie Gray
Not all of us are born athletic. Some have to work at it. For Leslie Gray exercising didn’t come naturally. She actually avoided it for most of her life. She didn’t like it, didn’t need it. Then at 59 Leslie took up the challenge of running. She felt slow, it often hurt. It didn’t come easily but encouraged by her new friends in the running community she stuck it out when others gave up. Leslie discovered a whole new world and a way of life. Now she’s hooked. Here’s Leslie’s running journey… Jan 14, 2010, Tips for Running Success
Came across some advice from Weldon Johnson on LetsRun.com - 10 Keys to Running Success. They’re good reminders as we begin another year of running. Getting more sleep is the one I need to work on. Jan 13, 2010, Beware of Losing Weight Quickly
Some runners want to lose weight quickly for a race. Watch out it backfires, says Nancy Clark. If don't mind regaining the weight quickly, you can indeed “starve yourself” for a few days. It's better to lose weight gradually and keep it off for the rest of your life. Here are Nancy's tips for sustainable weight loss. Jan 12, 2010, Another sensational interview!Carmel, you continue to amaze me! Unlike my quickie Q&A's by email, you apparently talk to runners by phone or in interview. Much better insights are Permalink -- click for full blog post "Another sensational interview!" Jan 11, 2010, What’s Best: 20 Miles, 30, 40, or Even More?
Jan 8, 2010, Laura Haefeli
Laura Haefeli lives in a small remote Colorado town. Away from the big city running scene maybe you can go unnoticed. Laura’s recent win at the USATF Masters Club X-C champs drew lots of attention. One of her teammates was astonished to learn of Laura’s numerous athletic deeds. Hey, I nearly added an extra page to list all of her achievements. But of course there's more to Laura than just running. Check out her story here... Jan 7, 2010, Lace Up Stilettos
The latest science says wearing running shoes puts more strain on our legs than barefoot running or walking in high-heeled shoes. More researchers are supporting a minimalist approach. But don’t lace up your stilettos just yet. Read more at Carmel's blog... Jan 6, 2010, How much do you eat after running?
Studies on the effects of exercise on weight loss find that there are some people who lose a lot of weight, some who lose little, and some who lose nothing. It’s still a mystery as to why people respond differently in their eating habits after exercise. A few things can help... Jan 5, 2010, Brain Freeze But Running
Ran outdoors yesterday! Reno finally got warm enough for me to venture out. I’m still an Aussie girl at heart. After a month of treadmill running it felt weird and wonderful. Loved the fresh air except the ice cream headache when I pushed up the hills. Ouch! Read more at Carmel's blog... Jan 1, 2010, Champion Woman
Happy New Year! May we run strong, fast, free, happy and together in 2010! Dec 30, 2009, Great Story!What a great story about a female runner, taking what running has given her, and sharing it with other women! Anyone remember the all-female Avon 10K Permalink -- click for full blog post "Great Story!" Dec 29, 2009, Tara Melville
Most runners, pay their race fee, get the t-shirt and cross the line without a thought or care of how the race all came together. Not Tara Melville. As a wife, mother, runner and race director, she’s intrigued with race logistics. Always striving to improve the racing experience for everyone. Tara’s a champion for women’s running and kid’s health and fitness. Read Tara's story here... Dec 26, 2009, Thankful for Running
It’s the holiday season and a time to be grateful – for many things. One woman I coached for a number of years, Carol Chaoui, 46, is grateful for running and friendship. She’s run for 33 years. Running also gives her time to think. She’s had a lot to think about since July. Then, she was diagnosed with third stage breast cancer. Dec 25, 2009, Happy Christmas!
Happy Christmas! Have a wonderful day with your family and friends. Thanks for all your friendship and support this year.
Wishing you healthy and joyful running always! Dec 23, 2009, Reasons to Hit the GymWith Reno’s snow and ice, I’ve spent lots of time in the gym lately. As I churn out miles on the treadmill, I watch the gym junkies pump iron below. What’s fascinating is they come in all shapes and sizes, and ages. Women working alone or together, with their girlfriend or their man. It’s an impressive sight.Read more at Carmel's blog... Dec 20, 2009, Knee Injuries & Women RunnersHow many times have your non-running friends warned you against the dangers of knee injuries and running? It’s one of the most common and dreaded problems for runners. Women in particular are more at risk than men due to our hormones, Q Angle, strength, etc. Read more here. Dec 19, 2009, Pam's blogging and running
South Africa's Rene Kalmer won some big bucks in the Women's Challenge Series. Pam Immelman's on track for some fast summer racing. Dec 18, 2009, How inspiring!I am a 54 year old runner and sometimes get discouraged in my training. This article got me feeling very inspired and excited. I want to thank Angie Permalink -- click for full blog post "How inspiring!" Dec 18, 2009, what a beautiful storyWhat a beautiful story, Joanna, about Nancy. Her courage, her will, and your commitment and ability to see things in the right perspective. It Permalink -- click for full blog post "what a beautiful story" Dec 14, 2009, Lexington and Nancy
Dec 12, 2009, Angie Miyashiro
At 5 foot 1 and 84 pounds, Angie Miyashiro, looks almost elfin. But don’t be deceived, this woman is a ball of muscle, lifts hardcore weights and can run forever. Whatever she takes on, it’s at full force. Dec 10, 2009, New Healthy Foods
Nancy Clark lists a few new healthy foods (well, some are new and some are forgotten treasures) that taste good, are good-for-you, and can add variety to your daily runners diet.
It's often the simple foods like eggs, yogurt and blueberries that pack the most punch. Dec 8, 2009, Mary Harada Makes Hall of Fame
At 74, Mary Harada is hardly sitting back and reflecting on life. She’s moving forward – and fast. On Friday it was official. She was elected to the U.S. Track and Field Masters Hall of Fame. Dec 7, 2009, Rachel Wins W45 at CIMMy Reno running mate, Rachel Atchley, won the W45 age group at the California International Marathon (CIM) yesterday. Her time of 03:08:48 is a personal best. Read more at Carmel's blog... Dec 5, 2009, How to Nix Stress FracturesGot an email from a woman who just ran the Chicago marathon and ended up with a hip stress fracture. She had a history of stress fractures and sought help from a nutritionist and fitness trainer. She was smart and started her marathon training 10 months in advance, to take it nice and slow. And still got a stress fracture. How frustrating!
This week two new studies on stress fractures were released. Here’s my summary of the research and some fixes you might want to try. Dec 4, 2009, Cleaning for a ReasonAlthough we’re mainly a running site, here at WomenRunningTogether we can also serve as an information source for women’s health issues. We support various races that raise money for breast cancer research and breast cancer survivors. Read more at Carmel's blog... Dec 2, 2009, Cross Country Running
With friends Joanna Harper and Christine Reaser doing so well in their cross country races, I realized how much I miss it. Your lungs are bursting, your legs are heavy, you’re covered in mud or dirt, shoes wet, hair wild but what a ride! Dec 1, 2009, WRT in Reno Gazette-Journal
When my friend Andrea Turman found out about WomenRunningTogether she was excited. She loved how WRT supported and promoted women and wanted to do the same. So Andrea, a marketing specialist at the University of Reno, emailed her media contacts. Nov 30, 2009, Buddies
Training buddies Julie Burke and Leni Webber are taking on Coach Cathy's Holiday Strength Challenge together. Nov 29, 2009, Running Through Tough Times
It’s been a bad year for many people, lost jobs, lost savings, lost homes… So how are people coping with the stress, depression and anger? Maybe it’s running. Nov 26, 2009, Grateful for Running
On this American day of thanks, here are a few reasons why I appreciate running. Nov 24, 2009, Sprinter Chris Goes the Distance
Chris Stone, thrower, sprinter, photographer and wife of master blogger Ken has just completed an endurance challenge. Chris walked 60 miles to raise money for the Susan. G. Komen breast-cancer fight.
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Joanna Harper spent the past weekend at the USATF half marathon championships in Melbourne, Florida. There were some fast times including the amazing W58 Kathryn Martin's age-graded win of 1:27:49 (94.23%). Here’s Joana's take on meeting some old and new friends and racing…
Many people say their best races have been due to a positive mental outlook. Try two approaches and see which works better for you: 1 – Dissociation and 2 – Association.
