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A Tale of Two Locker Rooms
Happy International Women’s Day! In honour of IWD, I thought I’d write about my experience in a women-only space that lots of us who lead active lifestyles spend some time in: the women’s locker room....
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Do ladylike values clash with the norms of sports performance?
I wonder sometimes about the clash between the gender role socialization of girls and the demands of athletic performance. I’ve been reading and writing about the history of women’s cycling (see Riding...
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Approaching Try-a-Tri, TMI, Fear of Transition(s)
Our try-a-tri in Kincardine, the Kincardine Women’s Triathlon, is in less than two weeks. Because I like to be informed, I consulted quite a few people about how best to prep. And because I have great...
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Bike shorts, bike seats, and sensitive girl bits
Through my years riding bikes, I’ve had lot of unavoidable glances at men’s bits and bottoms and heard lots of talk about blisters here, chafing there and of course, the inevitable saddle sores. After...
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Will bike riding in Saudi Arabia change the way women dress?
I’m curious. After all, it was the bicycle that fueled the “rational dress movement” associated with early North American feminism. Women said goodbye to restrictive skirts, corsets and crinolines and...
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In praise of yoga jeans
I admit it. I’ve been a snob about yoga jeans for sometime. But no more. In the past I’ve thought of them in the category of “jeggings.” Too much stretch to count as real jeans. I’ve been seeing them...
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Olympic lifting and sexual innuendo
I confess that if I want to blog about Olympic lifting, I’m often at a loss for descriptors that don’t make me blush and giggle. I’m in my late forties but really, sometimes I feel fourteen. I’ve...
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Cycle Chic cica 1890: Thanks Metropolitan Museum of Art
Wondering what to wear on your bike ride today? I’ve written before about riding bikes in skirts and dresses. Though I’m not a fan of cupcake Rides and Heels on Wheels rides (see also Bike ride, pants...
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Here comes the Sun! Summer sports and skin cancer
Skin cancer is on the rise in Canada, dramatically so. And we’re emerging from a particularly brutal winter so it can be hard to believe that the sun is our enemy. I think Canadians tend to not pay...
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The Sports Bra Dilemma
Under Armor Sports bra. Lately I’ve been looking for something very specific in a sports bra: something that fits comfortably without chafing, provides adequate support, and dries quickly. I have been...
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Dear Sugoi, I want gender equality in colour choices
Today’s blog post was about the dark and the end of weekday evening rides. But I’m still commuting by bike sometimes and I’ll ride on and off throughout the winter. And I like to be seen! I just posted...
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Is Lululemon trying to annoy me?
As readers of the blog know, I’m no fan of Lululemon. I’ve never had to actually boycott the store though since I don’t think they make anything (other than yoga mats and hair clips) that would fit...
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Success on the bra front: Oiselle bras reviewed
Since Tracy and I have both blogged about sports bras challenges, I thought I’d say a few kind words about two bras I actually like. They won’t be everyone’s first choice, sizing is somewhat limited...
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Sure you can run in your bra!
Sam shared this article and knew I’d love to chime in about running in a bra. Is It ok to run in a Sports Bra? Well of course it is! Actually I live in Ontario and you can run topless if you want to...
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I’m a super fit hero and the gym is my phone booth
Yay! My superfit hero leggings arrived and I took them for out for a short run on Friday. I supported the size inclusive leggings on kickstarter and was very happy to see them arrive. They’re...
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Success on the bra front: Oiselle bras reviewed
Since Tracy and I have both blogged about sports bras challenges, I thought I’d say a few kind words about two bras I actually like. They won’t be everyone’s first choice, sizing is somewhat limited...
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Let there be fitisafeministissue.com merchandise! And for a good cause
Exciting new blog development! We have some very cool merchandise and if you buy it, you’ll be supporting our fitisafeministissue team in the Friends for Life Bike Rally this summer in support of...
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Product review: around-town cycling shorts
As anyone who ever lays tush to saddle knows, having the right cycling shorts makes the difference between a distressed derriere and a blissful bum. And, apart from general brand quality advice, it’s...
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Getting Equipped
By Martha Fit at 55 My sneakers died last month. I loved them, my bright turquoise and green shoes that always perked me up, but they gave up the ghost after a rather epic hike. Luckily I have another...
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Party Run: 2016 Mudmoiselle London (Guest Post)
By Elan Paulson (Shown above: Team “Slick Chicks” post-race) This is a follow up to my previous blog post on party runs, which I published in anticipation of the 2016 Mudmoiselle London fundraiser for...
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