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Runner Girl's Mission: To improve the health, fitness, and well-being of girls and women by providing expert advice, merchandise, and online services to female athletes of all ages.
Looking for a Training Partner to Help You Get Ready for Your Next Race? Check out our running clubs section for a club in your area. Running clubs are a great way to meet new people, make friends, find running partners, be social, and provide competition to help you take your training to a higher level. Club organizers or officers - add your club to the list. RunnerGirl Store: New items in the online store - oval car magnets, training logs, Run Like a Girl T-shirts, pens, and the softest running shirt you'll ever find!
Team RunnerGirl: 2008 Marathon Relay Champions! Shin Pain Forcing You to Take Time Off? Shin splints are those annoying pains that seem to take forever to go away and can really mess up your training. Do this exercise daily and avoid shin splints forever! Need Help Getting Motivated? Check out some of RunnerGirl's favorite quotes and inspiration. Prevent Injuries and Get in Better Shape: Most of us don't take the time to stretch each day, but it is the best way to prevent injuries and improve performance in just a few minutes a day. A good stretching program done four to five times per week will, over time, increase your stride length and result in lower race times. Looking for RunnerGirl workout & running gear? You've found it! Click here for Coolmax hats, singlets, shirts, and where to find RunnerGirl products in your favorite running stores. FREE RunnerGirl GIFT WITH PURCHASE Female Athlete Triad: If you think not having your period is a good thing, think again! Robin Roger of The Herald discusses the pressures and challenges that many female endurance athletes face. "It starts with losing too much weight. Then there's a missed period. Before you know it, a female athlete can get a stress fracture and be sidelined for the season"...click here to read on Cross Country Great, Lynn Jennings, Inducted to National Track & Field Hall of Fame: The 1992 Olympic bronze medalist in the 10,000 meters, Lynn Jennings will always be remembered for her remarkable career in women's cross country. Jennings captured an amazing nine USA cross country titles...click here to read on Hall of Fame Interview with Lynn Jennings Fuel Your Body: What to eat and drink before, during, and after a race or hard workout. Tips for New Runners: Are you new to running and have questions about shoes, distance, hills, water, stretching, training, rest, and recovery? This section is just for you! Looking for a Coach? The RunnerGirl Coaching Program offers the services of running and fitness coaches to help you get in the best shape of your life. Interested in getting in better shape, running your first race, or setting a new PR? We will help you achieve your goals. Our running coaches are certified by Road Runners Club of America and USA Track & Field Level II Endurance. |
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