North America | United States | Activism

‘We want to harness that energy’: Women’s Run not slowing down, donates $100,000

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The Montana Women’s Run came across the 2015 fundraising finish line Monday, matching its previous record from 2014 with another six figures' worth of donations to local community organizations. To a steady stream of claps, smiles and gratitude, the nonprofit gave out $100,000, split between the YWCA ($43,000), the Billings Clinic Foundation ($27,000), Billings YMCA ($19,000), Rocky Mountain College Women’s Cross Country scholarships ($5,500) and Montana State University Billings Cross Country and Track scholarships ($5,500). “This year, we had a sea of turquoise running through Billin
North America | United States | Advice

Boston University Female Powerlifter: ‘I’m Not Strong for a Girl – I’m Just Strong’

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Before Boston University graduate Molly Kelly took up the sport of powerlifting in school, she was always concerned with being the smallest version of herself. "I struggled really badly with disordered eating for a long time when I was younger," the 22-year-old tells PEOPLE. "I always wanted to be smaller. I was always obsessed with being thin and so I always tried to eat less and run more – anything I could do to take up less space." But learning to master weight-lifting moves like the bench press, squat and dead lift helped the Connecticut native accept her body and its potential.
North America | United States | Recreation

92-year-old crosses marathon finish line

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A 92-year-old cancer survivor rocked her way into the record books Sunday, becoming the oldest woman to finish a marathon. Harriette Thompson of Charlotte, North Carolina, completed Sunday's Rock 'n' Roll Marathon in San Diego in 7 hours, 24 minutes, 36 seconds. She was mobbed by well-wishers as she crossed the finish line. "I'm fine, they're really pampering me here," Thompson said in a firm, joyful voice as people all around her shouted congratulations. This was her 16th Rock 'n' Roll Marathon and, by far, the hardest.
North America | United States | Recreation

Infographic: women and bicycling

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Last year, 45 million U.S. women rode a bicycle. This infographic, based on our U.S. Bicycling Participation Study, shares some of the most interesting and relevant findings about the current state of women and bicycling. Read our story, "New research on women’s bicycling participation reveals insights—and some surprises," for a deeper dive into these numbers.
Asia | China | Recreation

More women on the fairways

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The increase in male golfers has also led to a hike in women golfers Shenzhen resident Chen Xing is among the lucky ones whose job is also her passion. The 40-year-old loves playing golf, and is the director of the club member affair department with Shenzhen Golf Association, an non-government organization that aims to promote golf among Shenzhen residents and beyond, and the only legal organization that can represent the Shenzhen municipality to take part in international golf association events. Chen's job allows her to get to know and make friends with people whose jobs are associa