Topic: female athletes

Vogue’s Olympic Issue: Celebrating Male Athletes and Female…Models

Vogue‘s June issue is a special Olympic-themed issue, devoted to celebrating the athletes with shoots like Annie Leibowitz‘s “Country Strong” and Bruce Weber‘s “Wonder Women.” But from the cover–which features Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte flanked by Hope Solo and Serena Williams—to the shoots, it’s hard not to notice how strongly the issue glorifies male athletes…and female models. Not only are the female athletes given far less ink (each male athlete gets two photos, while the female athletes each get one), but the photos chosen for the magazine practically try to hide them beneath giant props and vast expanses of sky, while model Karlie Kloss gets far more attention for posing languidly beside America’s top male Olympic hopefuls in designer clothing. More »

Injury 101: What You Need To Know When You’re Hurt

Chances are you won’t read this until and unless you suspect you’re hurt. That’s human nature. Athletes get hurt, but it won’t happen to us, right? Until it does. If you’re living an active lifestyle, you’ll likely face an injury eventually. Plan for that with the same attention you plan for your successes. Getting back on track is dependent on taking proper care immediately. More »

Hooray! The 2012 Olympics Will Be Streamed On YouTube For Free

I’m not sure about you, but I’m getting pumped for the 2012 Olympics in London–mostly because it’s the first year for women’s boxing, and I’m rooting for Seattleite and all-around champion Queen Underwood. But up until today, I was concerned that, like so many sports (when was the last time you watched dressage? Archery?), the overlords at NBC would opt not to show it, instead sticking with traditional crowd-pleasers like soccer. But this year there’s no need to worry, because YouTube and NBC have reached an agreement, and will stream the whole thing online, in its entirety–for free. More »

That Girl: Meet Snowboarder, Priscilla Cuneo Hellberg

Continuing with our weekly column, “That Girl”, we are celebrating the accomplishments of real women who make health and fitness a priority because we know that true athletes come in all shapes, sizes, ages and athletic abilities from around the world. So this week we’re celebrating Priscilla Cuneo Hellberg, an awesome snowboarder who reminds us of the joy of playing outdoors and the important lesson of being patient with our bodies. More »

That Girl: Meet Rock Climber, Kerry O’Connor

Continuing with our weekly column, “That Girl”, we are celebrating the accomplishments of real women who make health and fitness a priority because we know that true athletes come in all shapes, sizes, ages and athletic abilities from around the world. So this week we’re celebrating Kerry O’Connor, an inspiring (and brave!) rock climber from Washington D.C. who says this has helped her lose weight, eat healthier and have a renewed sense of confidence and enthusiasm for life. More »

That Girl: Meet Esther Oakley

Continuing with our weekly column, “That Girl”, we are celebrating the accomplishments of real women who make health and fitness a priority because we know that true athletes come in all shapes, sizes, ages and athletic abilities from around the world. So this week we’re celebrating Esther Oakley, a Maryland resident who says that her new-found love of pole dancing and triathlon makes her feel like she can conquer the world. More »

That Girl: Meet Marathoner And Running Coach, Gia Alvarez

Continuing with our weekly column, “That Girl”, we are celebrating the accomplishments of real women who make health and fitness a priority because we know that true athletes come in all shapes, sizes, ages and athletic abilities from around the world. So this week we’re celebrating Gia Alverez, an amazing marathon runner, mom and running coach who says investing in herself and her fitness makes her feel strong, confident, energetic and proud.

Meet:

Gia Alvarez

Thousand Oaks, CA

31 years old

Twin mom, running coach, marathon runner
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When Girls Need Athletic Funding, They Go Nude…And Other Problems In Women’s Sports

The nude calendar photo above isn’t particularly explicit or offensive—in fact, it’s kind of nice to see a group of non-models, with various body types, all looking so comfortable in their own skin. But the fact that they’re a group of Bristol University netball players trying to raise money for their team makes me feel sad. Is this what young women have to do to be able to play sports? More »

New York Times Sports Section Sexism: Will Feature Female Athletes (If They’re Former Beauty Queens)

A few months ago, we complained about the New York Times‘ dearth of female athletes in its Sports section. This weekend, it looks like they finally found a woman to cover: Adrienne, Jarocki, a 16-year-old beauty queen-turned-fencer. That’s… progress? Not … More »

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Marathon (Wo)Man: The Finish Line

3:30:28!!!!!!!

Just kidding. Let’s get it out of the way. I finished my first marathon in 4:57:07. More »

That Girl: Meet 3-Time Ironman Angie Crawford

Continuing with our weekly column, “That Girl”, we are celebrating the accomplishments of real women who make health and fitness a priority because we know that true athletes come in all shapes, sizes, ages and athletic abilities from around the world. So this week we’re celebrating Angie Crawford, a Florida triathlete who just completed Ironman Florida–a grueling 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike and 26.2 mile run–and set a personal record while doing so. Sports, she says, have taught her the true meaning of balance, gratitude, health and happiness. More »

New York Marathon Moments: Our 10 Favorite Finishers, From Celebrities to Bride & Groom

Marathons rarely get the fanfare of football or soccer, but the ING New York City Marathon is an exception to the rule: Along with thousands of other New Yorkers, I’ve watched the race every year since I moved to the Big Apple, whether or not I know someone who’s running (although almost every year, I do). Getting up early to cheer for a bunch of strangers in the biting November cold may seem almost as insane as actually running the 26.2 miles, but seeing participants—of every kind—is one of the most amazing things I get to do every year. This year, I watched from a block near mile seven Brooklyn, and caught a glimpse of every wave of the race: The wheelchair and arm-cycle divisions, the elite men and women; and maybe most of all, the hordes of fast, medium, and slow men and women, studded with celebrities and athletes from all over the world. More »

That Girl: Meet 60 Year Old Fitness Instructor, Barbara McKeon

Continuing with our new column, “That Girl”, we are celebrating the accomplishments of real women who make health and fitness a priority because we know that true athletes come in all shapes, sizes, ages and athletic abilities from around the world. So this week we’re celebrating Barbara McKeon, an incredible 60 year old fitness instructor (whose birthday just happens to be today!) who says her love of fitness keeps her young at heart and in body. More »

That Girl: Meet Triathlete And All-Around Positive Athlete Rebecca Adams

Continuing with our column, “That Girl”, we are celebrating the accomplishments of real women who make health and fitness a priority because we know that true athletes come in all shapes, sizes, ages and athletic abilities from around the world. So this week we’re celebrating Rebecca Adams, a runner, triathlete and investment bank manager who says sports have helped her learn all about patience and being positive–and oatmeal helps to keep her strong! More »

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