WHAT'S NEW
Woman's Running "Splits: U.S. Distance Running Continues an Alarming Lack of Coaching Diversity" Erin Strout writes an excellent article for "Women's Running" (June 1) about the lack of women coaches in the American pro training groups. Check out the article in the link below:
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California Coaches Association Coach of the Year Carin Marrs San Francisco Univeristy HS Cross Country Congratulations to Carin Marrs, Treasurer on the WRCC Board of Directors, for being named "Coach of the Year" in Cross Country by the California Coaches Association. Coach Marrs' girls team won their 11th state title at the 2021 California State Meet--the most state titles by any girls cross country team in state history. |
WRCC Board member and Vice President Charlotte Lettis Richardson sat down with Cindy Kuzma, a freelance writer out of Chicago, to discuss what women's competitive running was like in the 1970s. During the interview, Charlotte recounts her experiences running and racing from that era.
Starting Line 1928 is an oral history project set out to document the stories of the pioneers of women’s distance running in their own voices. Cindy Kuzma is part of their leadership team and regularly writes for Runner’s World, Women’s Running, SELF, and more; She is co-author of Breakthrough Women's Running: Dream Big and Train Smart and Rebound: Train Your Mind to Bounce Back Stronger from Sports Injuries, and co-host of The Injured Athletes Club podcast. To listen to this excellent podcast, hit the link below: |
The WRCC announces our partnership with Edge Theory Labs, maker of the world's first portable, iceless ice bath. "The Edge Tub cools the water to 27* F or heats it to 105*F in approx. 2 hours. Built-in filtration keeps the water clean and ready for your whenever. Our sturdy inflatable tub packs into a backpack, making it truly portable and practical with a 15 minute, no-tools-needed set up or takedown. Take it with you to your next event, race, or adventure and get the edge on the go!"
For more information on Edge Theory Labs, visit them at:
www.edgetheorylabs.com |
The WRCC is excited to partner with Prehab, a physical therapy group that focuses on working with athletes not only after an injury occurs, but also by building comprehensive programs for each individual athlete to keep injuries from occurring in the first place. The WRCC and Prehab will begin offering free clinics to our members to help coaches learn ways to keep their athletes healthy and discuss therapies to help injured athletes return to training. Details for these upcoming clinics will be sent out soon!
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