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Bicycles, clothing and social change

Bicycles = social change. Be sure to check out the new book Bikes and Bloomers too: http://bikesandbloomers.com/

Patents by female inventors from the 1890s reveal the creative ways women made their body mobile through clothing
theguardian.com

Canada’s Krista DuChene battled the elements to finish third in the women’s race Monday at the 2018 Boston Marathon.

The 41-year-old mother of three from Strathroy, Ont., finished in a time of two hours 44 minutes 20 seconds

The 41-year-old mother of three from Strathroy, Ont., finished in a time of two hours 44 minutes 20 seconds
theglobeandmail.com
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Desiree Linden wins Boston!

First in 33 years, held on through the wind and rain to the bitter end.
thedailybeast.com

A 100 miles in the very cold, could you do it?

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/…/article-i-would-walk-100…/

What can you learn about yourself by testing your mettle against the wilderness? <b>Eva Holland</b> entered one of the world’s most gruelling and coldest ultramarathons to find out
theglobeandmail.com
There’s been snow in Alberta for awhile now. So far those of us in southern Ontario and Quebec have been spared. That might end this week. There’s a chance of snow in the forecast for p…
fitisafeministissue.com

There's a particular kind of climbing spot that climbers call an "urban crag." Close to a big city, convenient—but dirty and subject to hazards, trash, and irresponsible teenagers who think it might be fun to mess with an anchor you've set for top-roping. Geneva's urban crag--or mountain o' crags to describe it more accurately--is pretty spectacular. Le Salève rises to 1300m above Geneva (the shores of the Lake are around 400m). [ 399 more words ]

http://fitisafeministissue.com/…/04/16/urban-crags-guest-p…/

There’s a particular kind of climbing spot that climbers call an “urban crag.” Close to a big city, convenient—but dirty and subject to hazards, trash, and irresponsible teenagers…
fitisafeministissue.com

If you're in the land of ice and snow in April, stay safe out there!

“Falls on ice led to nearly 50% more #hospitalizations than any other sport and winter injury in 2015–2016. Stay safe out there today! #snowday #ONstorm2018 https://t.co/pZqR5xWFUz
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Victorian women wore convertible skirts to ride bikes

Victorian women invented “convertible skirts” with secret pulley mechanisms to allow them to cycle freely, a university academic has found.
telegraph.co.uk

Juggling motherhood and athletic performance

(Though I wish there were more of these articles about fatherhood)

#motherhood #MotivationMonday

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In an attempt to learn more about how to balance parenthood and fitness training, researchers interviewed seven active moms.
montrealgazette.com

So I've gone from being a "always take the stairs" person even with heavy backpack and shoulder bag in airports to being a person who thinks stairs are evil. Past me used to like to run up stairs in the airports, whizzing by the people on the escalators. No more. Hello knee injury. I even night my first carry on wheelie suitcase. [ 222 more words ]

http://fitisafeministissue.com/…/…/16/stairs-are-still-evil/

So I’ve gone from being a “always take the stairs” person even with heavy backpack and shoulder bag in airports to being a person who thinks stairs are evil. Past me used to like …
fitisafeministissue.com

Push ups pushing 75

These keep-fit fans are training well into their 70s under the motto "use it or lose it".
bbc.co.uk

Why we're stronger and faster when we're together, according to science

A new study explores why we're stronger and faster when someone is watching
outsideonline.com
The effort paradox explains everything from mountain climbing to buying IKEA furniture
outsideonline.com

Fighting for women everywhere

Rape survivor, single mother and world boxing champ is fighting for women everywhere
rollingstone.com