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Monthly Archives: August 2012

Quick programming note

August 31, 2012by Caitlin 1 Comment

Hey there, just a quick note to let you know I haven’t abandoned this blog.  I’ve just been super busy with the job that pays my bills, as they sent […]

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On being a runner who doesn’t look ‘like a runner’

August 22, 2012by Caitlin 29 Comments

This past weekend, I ran my first 5K of the season.  I had spent a lot of time doing speed work and strength-training my legs and running in the heat.  […]

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Running

(Olympic) girl love rules

August 9, 2012by Caitlin 14 Comments

I’ve been paying a lot of attention to the media coverage of the Olympics, and I have to say, I’ve about had my fill of criticism.  If it’s not people […]

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Gender and Sports

Lolo Jones and the unpardonable sin of self-promotion

August 8, 2012by Caitlin 4 Comments

Lolo Jones came in fourth place last night during the 100m hurdles, a disappointing finish for one of the most visible Olympians in the United States.  Jones has been the […]

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Media and Celebrities

Female Olympians fight back against shamers and haters

August 7, 2012by Caitlin 25 Comments

Much has been made about the presence of female athletes at the London Olympics, with some commentators going so far as to call these the Women’s Games.  And it’s true […]

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Fascist Beauty Standards

London Olympics: Are you inspired?

August 7, 2012by Caitlin 8 Comments

My discovery that I love to swim coincided nicely with the beginning of the Summer Olympics, which is also incidentally when all of the swimming events take place.   I […]

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Heart and Mind

Adventures in open-water swimming #2: Electric shark-a-loo

August 4, 2012by Caitlin 9 Comments

A couple of weeks ago, while I was talking about cycling with Brian, I mentioned that I have no clue how to change my tire and that I probably ought […]

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Heart and Mind

It’s official – I’m a triathlete now!

August 2, 2012by Caitlin 8 Comments

One of the more curious things that has happened to me since I started getting really into endurance sports is that I now have a tendency to say things like […]

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