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It’s Not ‘Training Like a Man.’ It’s Training Like an Athlete
“Coach, I don’t want to look like a man.” I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard that phrase. It’s one of the biggest misconceptions regarding girls and strength [...]
WATCH: Idaho State Hurdler Ruptures Achilles Mid-Race, Still Finishes
If a track runner gets injured in the midst of an event, he or she is not likely to finish the race. But that was not the case with Idaho [...]
This Woman Lost Almost 200 Pounds. Now She’s Trying to Qualify for the Boston Marathon.
When Jamie Johnston told her husband in 2011 that her life needed to change, the problem was right in front of her face. The issue wasn’t Dana, her loving husband [...]
WATCH: High School Girls Soccer Player Drills Goal from More Than 60 Yards Away
Look out, Carli Lloyd. The young girls are gunning for you. Or maybe they're just drawing inspiration from your stunning long-range goal in last year's World Cup Final. RELATED: Learn [...]
WATCH: World Champion Gymnast Simone Biles Makes Climbing a Rope Look So Easy
World Champion gymnast Simone Biles has set her sights on Olympic gold in Rio this summer. Last August, 18-year-old Biles won the all-around title at the World Championships for the [...]
LOOK: The First-Ever Women’s-Only Eastbay Catalog is Awesome
For more than 40 years, women’s participation in sports has shot up at nearly every level. More than 3.2 million female athletes are competing at the high school level. Nearly [...]
STACK Athlete of the Year 2015: Carli Lloyd Surpassed All Expectations
You know about the 16 minutes. Everybody knows about the 16-minute span during which Carli Lloyd ruled the world. In less time than it takes to watch an episode of [...]
Under Armour Introduces the SpeedForm Apollo Running Shoe
In its Spring 2014 product line, Under Armour is taking its running footwear a step further with the redesigned SpeedForm Apollo running shoe, which I had the opportunity to wear-test during [...]
For Four Female Olympians, The Road to Sochi Was Paved With Adversity and Triumph
Think of any female Olympic athlete, past or present, Summer or Winter Games. You probably thought of a gymnast or an ice skater. Nothing wrong with that. The most popular [...]