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🥇 Jasmine Paris became the first woman to complete one of the world's toughest races this weekend, The Barkley Marathon. 😤 Only 20 people have ever finished it, since it was extended to 100 miles in 1989. Mostly the news every year is, no one completed it. It is a race of legend in running circles. 💡What does this mean for us, on a day to day? 🏔 Whatever mountain you're climbing, whatever challenge you have in front of you, on the other side of hard, is where you find growth. 📈 On a performance curve, that doesn't mean having to push ourselves to strain every day. But moving out of your comfort zone, to stretch, that is where magic can happen for you. ⬆ It will also grow your comfort zone, so you can keep climbing new mountains. #peakperformance #stretchyourself https://lnkd.in/e_HdXrpU

We need to hear from all female triathletes! SheRaces and Fund Her Tri UK need your help! https://lnkd.in/eq-Zx-q8 We need your help to fully understand the considerations on how to make Triathlon a more gender-inclusive sport so we can create guidelines to support every triathlon and welcome all female athletes. Our research stats from surveys are great for getting attention. Our original finding that almost 90% of women would be more likely to enter races that committed to inclusivity got race directors thinking 💰 But we find it is your race stories that provide the real insight. They help us drive change with races by explaining how issues have affected athletes.  WHY we didn’t sign up for a triathlon, or WHY we felt uncomfortable on the start line. What it was that gave us a less-than-perfect race experience or made us feel less valued. We also want to hear what races have done well – what has made a positive difference so we can help other races do the same. Every response is valuable and we need to hear views of a diverse range of athletes – from novice to experienced, of all ages, abilities, ethnicities, backgrounds and preferred triathlon distances.  Please support us by sharing with any clubs you are part of and nudging any triathletes you know.

If you have any interest in women's sports, I invite you to learn more about ultrarunning. The world of ultras is small but growing exponentially. And the overwhelming success of women is inspiring and shows no signs of slowing. Spend a few minutes reading about recent races and records and you'll see women's names everywhere. We're setting records. Finishing races that are practically impossible, even for men. And women keep getting better. It's a sport where even the experts are unsure where the upper limits are. They don't know how far, fast, or hard people can go yet, and women are showing incredible resolve. Emerging research suggests that the disparity between performance in men and women gets smaller as distance gets longer. Over most distances, it's between 10-12%; in ultra-endurance running, it's around 4-8%. Why are women leading endurance running? There are several hypotheses, from running economy, to pain management, to smaller body size and energy requirements. At the moment, we don't have a lot of female-specific knowledge when it comes to sports science or sports medicine. Nevertheless, women are dominating. Here's some major highlights: Jasmin Paris became the first woman to ever finish the Barkley Marathon. She is one of only 20 people to have finished the course in Tennessee since it was extended to 100 miles in 1989. https://lnkd.in/ds27f2T8 Camille Herron completed the lululemon FURTHER event in southern California and broke 12 world records. Yes, TWELVE. https://lnkd.in/dtW7F5UD In 2023, Courtney Dauwalter secured the Triple Crown: winning 2023 Western States 100, Hardrock 100 and UTMB, becoming the first person to win all three in one calendar year. Simply running “The Triple” of those three ultra-races in one season is considered a monumental physical and mental task. Winning all of them in 70 days as Dauwalter has done is otherworldly.  https://lnkd.in/dPDCSQvG I love this sport and can't wait to see what incredible milestones athletes will reach next. Happy Women's History Month!

There is still a huge diversity gap in cycling. In the UK women are 12% less likely to commute by bike than men. This is only an estimation based on Strava statistics and could actually be much lower. Also, women make up 49% of the UK's workforce but within the cycling industry, only make up just 8% of workshop-based roles, and 19% of customer-facing roles, are occupied by women. So as a women in the cycling industry, we are definitely a minority. We need to keep being visible and present and i try to inspire other women to get involved in the cycling industry where possible. If you are a woman looking to get into the cycling industry, you can r

This article is an enlightening read from a highly impressive and resilient athlete. Thanks for taking an interest Fiona Tomas and Sarah Mockford - and thanks for making the time Lucy Charles-Barclay #T100 #PTO #ItsATriathlonNotASprint

At just 14, Arisa Trew became Australia's youngest-ever Olympic champion by winning the women's park skateboarding event in Paris. You'd think that to reach that level, you'd have to sacrifice your entire childhood and youth, right? That you'd have to immediately grow up and become a woman fast because elite sport is for the mature and deadly serious? Well, Trew's post-victory interview, where she showed arguably more excitement at the prospect of getting a promised pet duck than receiving her gold medal, shows that at heart, she's still just a kid. And this is the way it should be. I've worked with and met many parents of aspiring athletes around Trew's age. It's common to see a teen putting on an ultra-serious act because their dad has drilled them into a "Project Mbappé" (when dads live vicariously through their child, pushing them to become a professional footballer). Those invariably end up being the kids who don't make it. They're burned out by 16, resentful at never getting to experience a proper childhood. Elite sport involves a ton of sacrifice, no question. And the kids pursuing that path will miss out on a lot. But they shouldn't miss out on everything. They certainly shouldn't be drilled into a state void of child-like enthusiasm. Trew, along with many other teen sensations in skateboarding, gets it right. They are elite athletes who are desperate to win on the biggest stage. But if you watched the competition, more often than not, every single one of them left the bowl after their run with a huge smile on their face, even after FALLING! For them, it's fun to take risks, to just have a go, and try something crazy. And if it doesn't pay off, so what? But if it does... you finally get your hands on the pet duck you've desperately longed for 🦆 > 🥇 #paris2024 #olympics #performancepsychology #sportspsychology

Our ladies who climb group is expanding! Great to see women supporting women 🙏❤️ I cherish our weekly Tuesday morning connect where we take on the hills of Mosman and help support each other in all areas of life including career. It’s amazing when you conquer a big hill, the belief it can instil. Also the humility when members have taken time out for different reasons and being kind to yourself and trusting in the power of consistency to rebuild strength. I think we can transfer lots of lessons from sport to business including the power of practising consistency, discipline and humility. What are your high performance habits to help set your days up for success? International Cycling Executives Anne-Sophie Pouzin Bel Fong Kristina Rivers #cycling #executives #womeninleadership

With everything going on in the UK and the world right now, it's hard to see past all the bad news. But then this picture got released, sparking a light in an otherwise current dismal world. This is the first all-Black podium in Olympics gymnastics history, a momentous day and something these three women should be hugely proud of. This a legacy. This is their impact on the world. But the thing that really chimes with me is how Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles show their respect to a very worthy competitor, Rebeca Andrades. This is the first time Biles has been beaten in a floor competition, in a major international event. Her grace and show of appreciation to Andrades is wonderful to see. This is generally how most women business owners I've met have been. There's no arrogance, no competitiveness - just women lifting up other women, shouting about and celebrating other people's achievements. Last week, in a business planning session, I highlighted this as one of the reasons I absolutely love working for myself. To be part of a network of fantastic women, who get it. They understand the hardships, the journey you've taken and the blood, sweat and tears you put into your business. Just like these three gymnasts understand what each other has been through just to get to the Olympics, let alone get on that podium. We can all take something from this demonstration. Lift each other up instead of tearing people down, and the world will be a much better place. #olympics #womensgymnastics #womensolympicsgymnastics #womenempowerment #womensupportingwomen #womeninbusiness #virtualassistant #smallbusinessowner #womanbusinessowner

This past weekend, while enjoying the Hungarian Grand Prix with my husband, I found myself pondering a question that may seem straightforward but is quite profound. I asked him, "Why don't we see women racing alongside men in Formula 1?" Despite talented female drivers like Bianca Bustamante making significant strides in motorsport, there are still several barriers preventing women from competing in F1. Historically, motorsport has been male-dominated, with fewer opportunities for women to progress through the ranks. Additionally, securing sponsorship and support can be more challenging for female drivers, which is crucial for advancing to higher levels of racing. Moreover, the physical demands of F1 are often cited, although many believe that with the right training and support, women can meet these demands just as well as men. There's also a lingering stereotype that racing is a "man's sport," which further hinders the inclusion of women. There have been a handful of women who in the past have successfully made their mark on F1. 🏁Maria Teresa de Filippis - The first woman to race in F1, she competed in the late 1950s and participated in three World Championship Grands Prix. 🏁Lella Lombardi - The most successful female driver in F1 history, she competed in the mid-1970s and is the only woman to have scored points in a World Championship race, with a sixth-place finish at the 1975 Spanish Grand Prix. 🏁Divina Galica - A British driver who attempted to qualify for three F1 races in the late 1970s but did not make it to the starting grid. 🏁Giovanna Amati - The last woman to have entered the Formula 1 World Championship, she attempted to qualify for three races with Brabham in 1992 but did not make it to the starting grid. If there are available seats, why aren't women being given the chance to race at this level? It’s clear we need to challenge these stereotypes, provide equal opportunities, and support female drivers more robustly. While these drivers have paved the way, there is a growing movement to encourage and support more women in motorsport. Initiatives like the F1 Academy and increased support from teams and sponsors are steps toward a more inclusive future in racing. I'd love to hear your thoughts and insights on this topic. Why do you think this disparity exists, and what can be done to change it? #Womenempowerment #Personaldevelopment #Mentalhealthawareness