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Running
fromTravel + Leisure
1 day ago

These Are the Hardest Marathons in the World to Get Into-Including One With Just 99 Finishers

The Big Five Marathon in South Africa is the most difficult marathon to enter due to high demand and limited spots.
#female-athletes
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Female athletes' fertility is still a blind spot | Letter

Changes to insurance for female athletes are positive, but fertility support remains a critical issue that needs addressing.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Landmark changes to insurance cover for female athletes to be implemented

Female athletes will receive improved insurance coverage for pregnancy, contraception, menopause, and health conditions as per the Carney review recommendations.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Female athletes' fertility is still a blind spot | Letter

Changes to insurance for female athletes are positive, but fertility support remains a critical issue that needs addressing.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Landmark changes to insurance cover for female athletes to be implemented

Female athletes will receive improved insurance coverage for pregnancy, contraception, menopause, and health conditions as per the Carney review recommendations.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
23 hours ago

Championship, Chelsea v Tottenham in Women's FA Cup, and more: football live

La Liga condemned Sevilla fans for threats and intimidation towards players after a third consecutive league defeat.
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 hours ago

Olympic cyclist Rohan Dennis says he never wanted to hurt wife Melissa Hoskins and attacks media's false narrative'

Rohan Dennis criticized journalists for creating a false narrative about him following his wife's death, claiming they portrayed him as abusive.
New York Rangers
fromBlue Seat Blogs
16 hours ago

On a trip to MSG to see the New York Sirens - Blue Seat Blogs

The New York Sirens game drew a sold-out crowd at Madison Square Garden, surpassing attendance for the Rangers game on the same day.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

My Daughter's Sport Has Taken a Sudden Turn. She's Too Young for This.

Introducing skill testing in sports for young children can be appropriate if they have prior experience and are ready for growth.
Exercise
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Should You Exercise Harder or Longer? What New Data Suggests

Higher intensity physical activity significantly reduces the risk of eight major chronic diseases compared to moderate intensity activity.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Caroline Dubois beats Terri Harper on points and adds WBO to WBC lightweight title

Caroline Dubois scored a unanimous points victory over Terri Harper, winning the WBO world lightweight title to add to her WBC crown, with scores of 98-91, 97-92, and 98-91.
MMA
Travel
fromConde Nast Traveler
2 days ago

11 of the Coolest Marathon Courses Around the Globe, From the Great Wall of China to Highway 1

Running through new destinations offers unique experiences and insights into local life, making destination races increasingly popular and exciting.
#ioc
LGBT
fromThe Nation
5 days ago

The Olympics Is Repeating One of Its Worst Mistakes

The IOC's new anti-trans testing policy revives discriminatory practices from the past, undermining the progress made in gender inclusivity in sports.
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

"Huge violation of women's rights": LGBTQ+ athletes denounce Olympic trans ban - LGBTQ Nation

The IOC banned trans women athletes from Olympic events, limiting eligibility to biological females based on SRY gene screening.
LGBT
fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

The Olympics Just Succumbed to a Ridiculous Gender Panic. Here's Who It's Really Going to Hurt.

The IOC's mandatory sex testing policy for women's sports effectively bans transgender and most intersex women from competing.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Olympic committee will force all women to undergo genetic testing as part of new trans ban - LGBTQ Nation

The IOC has banned transgender women from women's Olympic events and introduced mandatory genetic testing for female athletes.
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Human rights experts raise concerns over Olympics transgender women athlete ban

The IOC's new gender eligibility guidelines face widespread criticism for being discriminatory and unsupported by scientific evidence.
LGBT
fromThe Nation
5 days ago

The Olympics Is Repeating One of Its Worst Mistakes

The IOC's new anti-trans testing policy revives discriminatory practices from the past, undermining the progress made in gender inclusivity in sports.
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

"Huge violation of women's rights": LGBTQ+ athletes denounce Olympic trans ban - LGBTQ Nation

The IOC banned trans women athletes from Olympic events, limiting eligibility to biological females based on SRY gene screening.
LGBT
fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

The Olympics Just Succumbed to a Ridiculous Gender Panic. Here's Who It's Really Going to Hurt.

The IOC's mandatory sex testing policy for women's sports effectively bans transgender and most intersex women from competing.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Olympic committee will force all women to undergo genetic testing as part of new trans ban - LGBTQ Nation

The IOC has banned transgender women from women's Olympic events and introduced mandatory genetic testing for female athletes.
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Human rights experts raise concerns over Olympics transgender women athlete ban

The IOC's new gender eligibility guidelines face widespread criticism for being discriminatory and unsupported by scientific evidence.
Barcelona
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
4 days ago

Barcelona Femeni belong on football's biggest stage and the headliners proved it at Spotify Camp Nou

Barcelona women's team defeated Real Madrid 6-0, showcasing their dominance in the Women's Champions League with a 12-2 aggregate score.
fromWIRED
3 days ago

Garmin's Latest Training Features Fend Off the Advances of the Apple Watch

Food logging can be done in a few ways, including searching a database, scanning barcodes, or using AI-based camera analysis. Simpler items like eggs and fruit are identified well, but complex meals can be frustrating due to lighting and AI limitations.
Wearables
Chelsea
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Sam Kerr set for Chelsea exit after reportedly signing with US club Denver Summit

Sam Kerr is reportedly leaving Chelsea to join expansion club Denver Summit in the US after the Women's Super League season ends.
Running
fromiRunFar
1 day ago

This Week In Running: April 6, 2026

The final ski mountaineering world cup featured top competitors, while the Marathon des Sables began with nearly 1,500 runners in Morocco.
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

Runners misled at a qualifier race will still get invites to the world championship

Molly Born, who won the women's race, described the situation as 'everyone's worst nightmare' after elite runners were misled off course due to an emergency.
US news
Women
fromwww.bbc.com
2 hours ago

'An incredible league' - inside WSL 2 promotion race

Birmingham City leads the Women's Super League 2, vying for promotion alongside Charlton Athletic, Crystal Palace, and Newcastle United.
Exercise
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Gladiator Jodie Ounsley looks back: There weren't many girls like me at school. I always liked bashing into people'

Jodie Ounsley is a pioneering athlete, the first deaf female rugby player for England, and a competitor on the BBC's Gladiators revival.
LGBT
fromQueerty
5 days ago

"Wouldn't want it any other way": These two brothers are funding their Olympic dreams one OF subscription at a time - Queerty

Klass Francisks Rozentals embraces his Olympic dream funded by OF, rejecting criticism and emphasizing the necessity of side hustles for athletes.
#london-marathon
London
fromTime Out London
1 week ago

The London Marathon could be a totally different event in 2027

The London Marathon plans to allow 100,000 competitors in 2027, potentially doubling the number of participants over two days.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

London Marathon considers two-day event in 2027

London Marathon organizers are considering a two-day event to accommodate more participants after a record number of applications for 2026.
Running
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The first London marathon: brave and personal triumphs archive, 1981

Inge Simonsen won the first London marathon in 2 hours 11 minutes 48 seconds, watched by 100,000 spectators.
#women-in-sports
Boston food
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Pop-up bar dedicated to women's sports now open in Boston

261 at Para Maria celebrates women's sports history and the legacy of Kathrine Switzer, the first woman to run the Boston Marathon.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Pop-up bar dedicated to women's sports now open in Boston

261 at Para Maria celebrates women's sports history and the legacy of Kathrine Switzer, the first woman to run the Boston Marathon.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Lauren Price: I want to win as much money as I can, build a legacy for boxing in Wales and get out safe'

Lauren Price's absence from the ring for nearly 13 months reflects the complex politics of boxing, where promoter decisions and financial negotiations often dictate fight opportunities.
MMA
Wearables
fromFast Company
4 days ago

Finally, a wearable designed for women approaching menopause

A new wearable device called Peri helps women monitor perimenopause symptoms and lifestyle factors.
France news
fromJezebel
1 week ago

This is Why We Shouldn't Go on Runs

Strava's GPS tracking can inadvertently reveal sensitive military locations, as demonstrated by a French officer's run on the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier.
Women
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Why women leaders are ditching the old workplace rulebook-and winning because of it

Women are moving away from outdated leadership models that prioritize control and dominance, seeking autonomy and flexibility instead.
Running
fromiRunFar
4 days ago

Running and Aging: Finding Surprise Improvements

Crown King Scramble 50k offers a consistent and challenging course for runners, fostering a strong community and personal growth through endurance.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Opioid addiction almost destroyed me then I became a top marathon runner

The Percocet dulled his foot pain and also his anxiety. Rideout was used to alcohol and cocaine, but this was different. He felt happy, confident and optimistic. He returned to the podiatrist for more pills. Then more. Soon he was altering the prescriptions manually, changing a seven into a two and adding a zero, before targeting smaller pharmacies that wouldn't run verification checks.
Medicine
Boston
fromNewsday
2 weeks ago

Women's Pro Baseball League shows on-field product at Red Sox spring site before inaugural season

The Women's Pro Baseball League held its first exhibition game, showcasing talent and excitement ahead of its inaugural season starting August 1.
Women
fromBustle
3 days ago

Basketball Legend Candace Parker Reveals Her Current Favorite Workout

Candace Parker shares her successful career, morning routine, and insights as a basketball analyst during March Madness.
Running
fromiRunFar
5 days ago

From Marathons to the Marathon des Sables: A Conversation with Des Linden

Des Linden transitions from professional marathoning to the 2026 Marathon des Sables, a 155-mile self-sufficient race across the Sahara Desert.
Women in technology
fromInsideHook
6 days ago

Why Wanting a Pilates Woman May Be a Bad Thing

Pilates popularity has surged, influencing men's preferences for women who practice it, linked to the manosphere's misogynistic ideals.
#transgender-athletes
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

Transmasc trio places third at Ironman triathlon: "I felt my inner child just explode out of me" - LGBTQ Nation

Transmasculine athletes celebrated their achievements while addressing discrimination against trans individuals in sports after the IOC's ban on transgender women.
LGBT
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Olympics urged to drop reported gender test plans for female athletes

Over 80 human rights and sports groups oppose the IOC's reported plans for universal genetic sex testing and blanket bans on transgender and intersex athletes.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

Transmasc trio places third at Ironman triathlon: "I felt my inner child just explode out of me" - LGBTQ Nation

Transmasculine athletes celebrated their achievements while addressing discrimination against trans individuals in sports after the IOC's ban on transgender women.
LGBT
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Olympics urged to drop reported gender test plans for female athletes

Over 80 human rights and sports groups oppose the IOC's reported plans for universal genetic sex testing and blanket bans on transgender and intersex athletes.
Exercise
fromElite Traveler
1 week ago

The Personal Trainers Trusted by Olympians and Hollywood Stars

Experienced personal trainers help clients achieve fitness goals through individualized training programs that address both physical and mental aspects of performance.
Running
fromTODAY.com
3 days ago

I Was a Division 1 Athlete Diagnosed With ALS at 30. Now I'm Pregnant With My First Child

Running defined my life until ALS changed everything.
Women
fromThe Local France
3 days ago

How to watch the Women's Six Nations on TV in France

The Women's Six Nations tournament begins on April 11th, featuring France's team aiming to challenge England's dominance.
#running
fromiRunFar
2 weeks ago
Running

Ask the Pro: Trail Shoe Colors, Training for Increased Distances, and Fueling Strategies

London
fromTime Out London
2 weeks ago

The London Marathon organisers are launching a new 5k run in the capital

A new evening 5k run event in Battersea Park combines running with music and lasers, kicking off the TCS London Marathon weekend.
Running
fromiRunFar
2 weeks ago

Ask the Pro: Trail Shoe Colors, Training for Increased Distances, and Fueling Strategies

Gabe Joyes provides insights on running, including mental strategies, shoe color psychology, and fueling for endurance events.
Women
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Iranian women footballers reveal enormous pressure' of the Asian Cup saga

Iranian footballers faced immense pressure during the Women's Asian Cup, leading to asylum claims that were later reversed by several players, including Mona Hamoudi.
Running
fromRunner's World
6 days ago

These 7 Tips from Pro Half-Marathoners Helped Me Run My Strongest Race. Here's What You Can Learn from the Best.

Running a half marathon requires a balance of excitement and caution, with training strategies emphasizing gradual progress and body care.
#ultrarunning
fromiRunFar
1 week ago
Women in technology

Advancing Scientific Understanding of Women Ultrarunners With the Women's Health Programme

Women in technology
fromiRunFar
1 week ago

Advancing Scientific Understanding of Women Ultrarunners With the Women's Health Programme

Women's Health Programme aims to address female-specific physiological challenges in ultrarunning through data collection and research.
Running
fromiRunFar
6 days ago

"Coming to Term:" A Film About Clare Gallagher's Run Through Pregnancy

The film 'Coming to Term' uniquely portrays the challenges of running during pregnancy through Clare Gallagher's experiences.
Women
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

It's 'all or nothing' for UCLA seniors chasing NCAA women's basketball title

UCLA women's basketball aims for a championship in a crucial year before graduating key players.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

A longevity and sports medicine doctor who completed 15 Ironmans shares his workout routine. It includes a run-commute.

It's the most ubiquitous, effective, totally no-side-effects drug in the world. Exercise is also something Metzl feels is sometimes overlooked in the longevity space, in favor of fancier products. A lot of this stuff we talk about with longevity is not validated, like full-body MRIs and these supplement stacks.
Health
LGBT
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Bob Costas Supports Olympic Committee Banning Trans Athletes from Women's Events: Common Sense Is Not Transphobic'

Bob Costas supports the IOC's decision to ban transgender athletes from women's sports, emphasizing common sense and respect for all individuals.
fromiRunFar
1 week ago

This Week In Running: March 30, 2026

Lucien Epiney from Switzerland won the Ultra Trail Men's race in Spain with a time of 6:57, followed by Alexis Martín and Manuel Mesa from Spain finishing in 7:10 and 7:51 respectively.
Running
#uswnt
Women
fromESPN.com
5 days ago

Sophia Wilson grateful for trailblazing moms on USWNT return

Sophia Wilson expresses gratitude for past players' efforts in securing support for mothers in the USWNT.
Women
fromESPN.com
6 days ago

Sophia Wilson, Tierna Davidson rejoin USWNT roster for Japan friendlies

Sophia Wilson and Tierna Davidson return to the USWNT for matches against Japan after long absences due to maternity leave and injury.
Women
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Women's Asian Cup finalists accuse governing body over equal money

Japan and Australia demand equal prize money for women's football, highlighting significant disparities with men's tournaments and the need for partnership with the AFC.
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

Female Athletes Are Sharing Their Brutally Honest Experiences Of Being Disrespected In Their Sport

At my college back in the day, just as Title IX was being passed, the male athletes were given steak dinners at the cafe the night before big games, especially football, but basketball, and baseball too, but none for female teams. I was a walk-on to our softball team my freshman year, and also worked in the cafeteria to help pay tuition.
Higher education
fromWomen's Health
6 days ago

They Were Told Wrestling Was Only for Boys. Now, This NYC Club Is Proving Girls Can Fight for Their Futures.

When I step onto the mat, I feel fear, but I remember the countless hours spent in training that helped unearth strength I didn't know I had.
Women
Running
fromStrength Running
1 week ago

How to Build Physiological Resilience in the Marathon with Coach John Davis, PhD - Strength Running

John Davis bridges exercise science and practical coaching, offering insights into endurance training for all levels of runners.
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Woman, 95, breaks five more swimming world records

After you've had a swim, you get out and you just feel, 'oh, I can go anywhere'. My mother was English and her mother taught her to swim in the sea. It's sort of part of the family history.
Women
Women
fromFast Company
1 week ago

WNBA star Breanna Stewart: Women 'know what it means to step up to the plate'

Women and girls have made significant strides in sports since the passage of Title IX in 1972, leading to greater visibility and opportunities.
Running
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

Top runner & activist wins nonbinary division of LA Marathon but gets no prize money - LGBTQ Nation

Nonbinary divisions in marathons have been established, allowing inclusive participation for trans and nonbinary athletes, largely due to Cal Calamia's activism.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Women's Final Four on repeat as UConn, UCLA, Texas and South Carolina fight for title

UConn, UCLA, Texas, and South Carolina reach the women's Final Four for the second consecutive year, marking a rare repeat of teams in this event.
Women in technology
fromFast Company
1 month ago

These Paralympians inspire their workplace colleagues to pursue richer lives outside the office

Oyuna Uranchimeg balances a full-time administrative role at University of St. Thomas with competing as a Paralympian in wheelchair curling for Team USA.
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Derval O'Rourke: 'I don't ever think I need to be managed, but I did need to be minded'

Derval O'Rourke recently saw the trailer for the new Rory McIlroy documentary about his Masters victory and there's a line in it about last year being his 17th attempt to win the green jacket.
Running
Women
fromPortland Mercury
1 week ago

A Portland Curler's Fight For Her Right to Compete

Transgender women face exclusion from women's sports due to federal mandates, impacting athletes like Sarah Maywalt who love curling.
Running
fromiRunFar
3 weeks ago

This Week In Running: March 16, 2026

Naomi Robinson won the 2025 IAU 50k World Championships in New Delhi with a time of 3:13:39, while Alex Milne claimed the men's title in 2:46:09, with Great Britain dominating both races.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Molly Miller, pretty privilege' and women's basketball's beauty trap

Molly Miller transformed Arizona State women's basketball, leading them to their first NCAA Tournament in six years amid discussions focused on her appearance.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Woman pulled out of UK ultramarathon after death threats over Afghanistan fundraising

My immediate feeling was just one of shame really. I was very emotional, she said, just born from the perspective that I really felt like I'd let down the girls that I was running for and I'd really kind of got this narrative in my head and psyched myself up that what I was doing was just so insignificant in comparison to what they're enduring.
UK news
Education
fromScience of Running
7 months ago

Exploring the New Era of Training: Embracing Experimentation

Systematic, thoughtful experimentation with new technologies and methods, balanced against proven traditions, optimizes training and pushes athletic performance boundaries.
Running
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Runners sympathize with L.A. Marathon runner-up led off course, but say fans are vital

Nathan Martin won the 41st L.A. Marathon by 0.18 seconds over Michael Kimani Kamau, who was briefly diverted off course by a spectator near the finish line.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Olympic athletes push their bodies to the limit. Should we?

"We have a golden retriever, and so I walk her three or four miles a day, and I do a weight training class twice a week," says Brown, 62, of Arlington, Va. She knows muscle mass will decline without regular strength training. "We have a fun group with a personal trainer and we call ourselves the Beastie Girls," she says, describing how her group helps her stick with it. She also plays tennis and golf.
US news
fromiRunFar
3 weeks ago

Queens Never Quit: A Conversation with Joyce Njeru

The dream was to change my background, which I can say wasn't that good. I just trusted that I was doing this for my future to be better, and not to give up. I just decided that with the talent I have: You can do better, and your life can be better.
Running
Women
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

Girls' Sports Are Getting More Physical

Girls increasingly participate in contact sports like ice hockey, rugby, and football, reversing historical restrictions on physical aggression in women's athletics.
Running
fromiRunFar
3 weeks ago

Many Small Leaps for Runnerkind: Wondering About Non-Linear Improvement in Running

Runners experience breakthrough moments where performance suddenly improves, often after returning to regular training or during consistent improvement phases, driven by accumulated physiological adaptations.
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Boston Marathon race director to run with his 3 kids - and astronaut Sunita Williams

I was a senior in high school, and I just said I wanted to run in it. Long story short, I dropped out in the hills in Newton. He didn't complete the race, and was taken by ambulance to Newton-Wellesley Hospital, he said. Still, he vowed to give it another shot.
Running
Running
fromRunner's World
1 month ago

Yes, Slow Charity Runners Are Worthy of Spots in the NYC and Boston Marathons

Charity runners deserve respect for fundraising and completing marathons, not criticism for taking lottery spots from faster runners seeking competitive recognition.
Running
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

'Superhero' runners to sweep through Boston Marathon's final 17 miles

The annual SuperHero17 training run returns Saturday with 100 costumed runners honoring late founder Susan Hurley, who created the charity program in 2008.
Running
fromiRunFar
1 month ago

Blaine Kebede and the Girls Gotta Run Foundation

The Girls Gotta Run Foundation combines athletics scholarships, education, life skills, and economic opportunities to empower Ethiopian girls and reduce child marriage.
Women
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 month ago

A look at how gender equality is changing the Olympics

Women's participation in Winter Olympics grew from 4.3% in 1924 to 47% in 2026, with expanded events and leadership representation.
Running
fromiRunFar
2 months ago

Different Sides of the Same Coin: A Conversation With Molly Seidel

Molly Seidel, 2020 Olympic Marathon bronze medalist, is transitioning from road marathons to trail ultramarathons, debuting at the Bandera 50k in January 2026.
Running
fromiRunFar
1 month ago

Running and Aging: Mixing it Up

Older runners can overcome motivation loss by cross-training, stepping outside comfort zones, and taking focused running vacations to renew enthusiasm and performance.
fromiRunFar
2 months ago

Abigail West and the Art of Running

I call myself an artist-athlete, because both are really important in how I live my life, though I do put "artist" first in that configuration on purpose! I've been an artist for as long as I can remember, whereas athletics came a little later, and art is a little more reliable in the sense that even when I'm injured, I can focus on my artwork.
Running
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