May 19, 2009 In the “Young Runners” post yesterday I glossed over the new Women Talk Sports network and Shaping Youth Correspondent Rebecca Scritchfield’s involvement as one of their cadre of contributing bloggers, because I KNEW this media magic warranted a post and presence all its own. One of our readers yesterday was seeking a hub for encouraging teen girl athletes … [Read more...]
Women Talk Sports Network: Voices To Be Heard
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Young Runners: A Media Must For Healthy Track Season
May 18, 2009 I confess, I hate to run…always have. It harkens back to my days in 3rd grade when I was given the moniker ‘paddle foot’ for a goofy gait, and self-consciously abstained from public ridicule in favor of water sports instead...(I grew into my size 9 feet, and those flippers came in handy in the pool!) When Marc Bloom’s new book Young Runners: The Complete Guide to … [Read more...]
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