A challenge for charity

21. December 2011

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A challenge for charity

It’s an interesting thing, donating money to charity. Usually, people ask, you stick your hand in your pocket, and you hand over some cash. Job done. No idea who the money is really going to, whether it will get to the people that need it, or even whether it will make a difference.

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Sending a message from the top!

21. December 2011

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Sending a message from the top!

Chrissie Wellington wants female athletes to boycott Sports Personality of the Year over men-only shortlist …

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Afghan women strike blow for equality

21. December 2011

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Afghan women strike blow for equality

A woman falls to the ground after receiving a blow to the head. Her attacker continues to circle above her, threatening more to come when she gets to her feet. It is all taking place within Kabul’s main stadium, the same place where the Taliban used to publicly flog and even execute women.

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23. October 2011

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History Stands – Paula Radcliffe

History Stands – Paula Radcliffe

Many things exasperate me about the lack of respect for women’s sporting achievements and its below the radar existence in the male-dominated arena of sports and sponsorship. This thing just outrages me.

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23. October 2011

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Gulf For Good – Cycle the 7 Emirates 2011

Gulf For Good – Cycle the 7 Emirates 2011

On November 28th we will be cycling for 5 days passing through all 7 of the United Arab Emirates and covering just under 400km (and as yet an undisclosed overall vertical ascent of …???? I’m sure my legs will be able to reveal this elusive figure on our return!)

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23. October 2011

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Inspiring Women … Lizzy Hawker

Inspiring Women … Lizzy Hawker

I first read about Lizzy Hawker when (in a moment of madness) I found myself submitting my application to run the HK100. An ultra-running race held in Hong Kong covering 100km (yes, in one go) in some of the most beautiful parts of the territory you will ever witness. The course involves a cumulative elevation gain of over 4500 meters.

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23. March 2011

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No support for women in sport – GCC

No support for women in sport – GCC

“As much as we say we have female athletes in the GCC, the focus on women is not there,” said Basma Essa, 27, a gold medalist at the GCC Women’s Games in Abu Dhabi two weeks ago. “I have to actually beg for training with the national team coach because there is no emphasis on ladies.”

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23. March 2011

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Women cyclists face jail in Iran

Women cyclists face jail in Iran

The police chief of the Iranian city of Isfahan has warned that women caught cycling in public, which is permissible for men, will be “severely prosecuted”.

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23. March 2011

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Whalebone corsets and bicycles

Whalebone corsets and bicycles

Freedom. The humble bicycle has changed women’s lives over the years – this fantastic book looks at how, where and when!

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15. March 2011

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As girls become women, sports pay dividends

As girls become women, sports pay dividends

Almost four decades after the US federal education law called Title IX opened the door for girls to participate in high school and college athletics, a crucial question has remained unanswered: Do sports make a long-term difference in a woman’s life?

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