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Visit us here each month for great articles that will help you train all year long. Not only for the GO DIVA party but for all the races and adventures you want to take on this year!
From food to fashions to stepping out of the "box" and trying something new our experienced GO DIVA coaches and mentors will help you every step of the way.
Let's Start Running
This is the running season and I know you said you "don't" run but I ask why not? As your mother said....Just try it.
6 Great Reasons to Start Running
1. It's so easy
True, some high-tech gear will make your run more fun, but really, all you need is a good pair of shoes, and a supportive sports bra. It couldn't be simpler.
2. Yet so hard
No other exercise matches running for its ability to soak that sports bra. The stair-stepper, bike, and other gym staples work you hard, but running blasts the most calories.
Running also gives your ticker a world-class workout.
3. Your knees will thank you
Contrary to what your mom says, running doesn't wreck your joints. Osteoarthritis (the most common type of arthritis), occurs when joint-cushioning cartilage starts to break down. The biggest osteoarthritis risk factor besides age? Body weight.
4. You'll stress less
Runners can provide tons of anecdotes about the stress-busting powers of their regular jog.
Many women swear they work out all of their problems on the road, and there's research on exercise to back them up.
5. It can prevent disease
Joggers also have a leg up against heart disease, stroke, and diabetes, and running has been shown to lower blood pressure, raise good cholesterol, and boost immunity to colds and other viruses.
6. You could live longer
Researchers concluded that regular exercise could reduce both disability and risk of death by increasing cardio fitness and bone mass, lowering inflammation, improving response to vaccination, and improving thinking, learning, and memory functions.
Read the complete article provided by Women's Health Magazine
Visit us here each month for great articles that will help you train all year long. Not only for the GO DIVA party but for all the races and adventures you want to take on this year!
From food to fashions to stepping out of the "box" and trying something new our experienced GO DIVA coaches and mentors will help you every step of the way.
Let's Start Running
This is the running season and I know you said you "don't" run but I ask why not? As your mother said....Just try it.
6 Great Reasons to Start Running
1. It's so easy
True, some high-tech gear will make your run more fun, but really, all you need is a good pair of shoes, and a supportive sports bra. It couldn't be simpler.
2. Yet so hard
No other exercise matches running for its ability to soak that sports bra. The stair-stepper, bike, and other gym staples work you hard, but running blasts the most calories.
Running also gives your ticker a world-class workout.
3. Your knees will thank you
Contrary to what your mom says, running doesn't wreck your joints. Osteoarthritis (the most common type of arthritis), occurs when joint-cushioning cartilage starts to break down. The biggest osteoarthritis risk factor besides age? Body weight.
4. You'll stress less
Runners can provide tons of anecdotes about the stress-busting powers of their regular jog.
Many women swear they work out all of their problems on the road, and there's research on exercise to back them up.
5. It can prevent disease
Joggers also have a leg up against heart disease, stroke, and diabetes, and running has been shown to lower blood pressure, raise good cholesterol, and boost immunity to colds and other viruses.
6. You could live longer
Researchers concluded that regular exercise could reduce both disability and risk of death by increasing cardio fitness and bone mass, lowering inflammation, improving response to vaccination, and improving thinking, learning, and memory functions.
Read the complete article provided by Women's Health Magazine
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DIVAS DONATE
 This phenomenal program has officially begun with the generous donation by Racey Women of their team's volunteer hours totalling 10 free entries to a Diva in Need. We want to award these entries by 11/15 so send in your nominations. Feel free to nominate yourself.
Learn how the program works
Nominate a DIVA deserving
Want to give back then be a DIVA WHO DONATES
Diva's we can really change a lot of women's lives through this program. It is a program that gives one diva the chance to help another diva. It is designed to remind us that we need to use our time wisely & kindly and remind people that we're here to take care of each other and that 'giving' is a beautiful thing!!!!
In Arlene's (our OFFICIAL DIVA- see photo above) words, this program is about raising awareness, without raising a dime, about the true meaning of living a life and not much of making a living.
Thank you from our first official Divas Donate Recipient ~ July 10, 2010
Ladies, wanted to thank you for yesterday. It was totally amazing! I had an awesome time. Arlene, thank you for donating the race! And the vibe, and the race, and jus the whole day totally rocked! And I am so proud of myself for completing, and my times were way better then I thought they would be so now I have my goals set on kicking my own butt further next year!
I would love to sign up for volunteering so I'll throw my name out there Michelle. I dont see any better way to get involved in the sport then that!
Again, thanks for everything, it was amazing!
~ Jennifer
Thank you for the beautiful donation of 50 Pewter Tri Necklaces to the first lucky ladies to register!
Try an absolutely delicious healty snack in the new Luna Protein Bar
DIVAS DONATE
This phenomenal program has officially begun with the generous donation by Racey Women of their team's volunteer hours totalling 10 free entries to a Diva in Need. We want to award these entries by 11/15 so send in your nominations. Feel free to nominate yourself.
Learn how the program works
Nominate a DIVA deserving
Want to give back then be a DIVA WHO DONATES
Diva's we can really change a lot of women's lives through this program. It is a program that gives one diva the chance to help another diva. It is designed to remind us that we need to use our time wisely & kindly and remind people that we're here to take care of each other and that 'giving' is a beautiful thing!!!!
In Arlene's (our OFFICIAL DIVA- see photo above) words, this program is about raising awareness, without raising a dime, about the true meaning of living a life and not much of making a living.
Thank you from our first official Divas Donate Recipient ~ July 10, 2010
Ladies, wanted to thank you for yesterday. It was totally amazing! I had an awesome time. Arlene, thank you for donating the race! And the vibe, and the race, and jus the whole day totally rocked! And I am so proud of myself for completing, and my times were way better then I thought they would be so now I have my goals set on kicking my own butt further next year!
I would love to sign up for volunteering so I'll throw my name out there Michelle. I dont see any better way to get involved in the sport then that!
Again, thanks for everything, it was amazing!
~ Jennifer
Thank you for the beautiful donation of 50 Pewter Tri Necklaces to the first lucky ladies to register!
Try an absolutely delicious healty snack in the new Luna Protein Bar
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 As you all know this month is Breast Cancer Awareness month and no one has done more for bringing awareness to this cause then the Susan G. Komen Foundation. They have raised nearly $1.5 billion since their inception in the early 80’s.
And although that number is incredible that is not what made me think how totally incredible women can be when they set their mind to something.
Nancy Brinker, founder of the Susan G. Komen Foundation, in 1983 affixed a simple pink ribbon to their invitations and what do we have now 30 years later? National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. An entire pink month, October. NFL football players wearing pink shoes. The best yet, “I love boobs” bracelets that even my son is wearing.
Pink means simply one thing today, “I have been touched by breast cancer”.
 That one simple woman turned a promise to her sister (who died of breast cancer) into a worldwide battle against the disease is awe-inspiring on so many levels.
Let it inspire you, because I don’t know if you realize the power within you. We can do anything when we set our mind to it.
I want all of you to become aware this month of the incredible women around you who have changed your life. I want you to ask yourself what am I going to do today that may change the world forever? Okay maybe not the world but at least the way you live every day in this world.
And for all of you that tell me I have changed your life with this race it is not me who has changed your life but it is “US” as a whole who have the power everyday to change many women’s lives...together.
So I say “ Go Diva Go” –
Michele
UPCOMING FEATURED RACES
October 16, 2010
10:00 am, Saturday
At Rose Tree Park (rain or shine)
1671 N. Providence Road, Media, PA
The 31st Annual WDF celebrates the determination and grit of women runners, and we’re doing it again cross country style. The grassy course covers rolling hills and a single creek crossing.
As you all know this month is Breast Cancer Awareness month and no one has done more for bringing awareness to this cause then the Susan G. Komen Foundation. They have raised nearly $1.5 billion since their inception in the early 80’s.
And although that number is incredible that is not what made me think how totally incredible women can be when they set their mind to something.
Nancy Brinker, founder of the Susan G. Komen Foundation, in 1983 affixed a simple pink ribbon to their invitations and what do we have now 30 years later? National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. An entire pink month, October. NFL football players wearing pink shoes. The best yet, “I love boobs” bracelets that even my son is wearing.
Pink means simply one thing today, “I have been touched by breast cancer”.
That one simple woman turned a promise to her sister (who died of breast cancer) into a worldwide battle against the disease is awe-inspiring on so many levels.
Let it inspire you, because I don’t know if you realize the power within you. We can do anything when we set our mind to it.
I want all of you to become aware this month of the incredible women around you who have changed your life. I want you to ask yourself what am I going to do today that may change the world forever? Okay maybe not the world but at least the way you live every day in this world.
And for all of you that tell me I have changed your life with this race it is not me who has changed your life but it is “US” as a whole who have the power everyday to change many women’s lives...together.
So I say “ Go Diva Go” –
Michele
UPCOMING FEATURED RACES
October 16, 2010
10:00 am, Saturday
At Rose Tree Park (rain or shine)
1671 N. Providence Road, Media, PA
The 31st Annual WDF celebrates the determination and grit of women runners, and we’re doing it again cross country style. The grassy course covers rolling hills and a single creek crossing.
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