Dodgeball isn't just for PE or Hollywood anymore. The game is sweeping the nation and turning into a pretty competitive sport.
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The Resurrection of Roller Derby
Roller derby is making a comeback in modern rec leagues all over, forging bonds in athleticism, sisterhood and badassery.
Read More »Why Do You Race?
I Race For Cause (IR4C) is helping everyday athletes to answer that question.
Read More »Teenager Completes Marathon on Every Continent
Earlier this year, 15-year-old Kristen De Sousa raised money for Nepal’s underprivileged children by completing a marathon on each of the seven continents
Read More »A Trainer, a Marine, & a Fitness-Forged Family
Valli Gideon instituted the first-ever indoor triathlon at the Mission Viejo YMCA. Her Husband, Chris, is a Marine. Together, they are changing lives all over the world.
Read More »Marathon Pacing a Win-Win for All Runners
Dave Coligado has run nearly 40 marathons in his life … for other people. He’s a pacer, and in running to help others reach their goals, he has, along the way, reached many of his own.
Read More »Guinness Record Gabi Ury’s Latest Challenge
Born with VATER syndrome that has left her with many physical abnormalities, 16-year-old Gaby Ury recently held the plank position long enough to break the Guinness World Record. It is simply the latest challenge she has faced, and beaten.
Read More »Everyday Athlete Spotlight: Training Tips and Fun Runs
Everyday athlete Jon'Tae Essex caught the adventure race bug after competing in The Warrior Dash. Now he is training for Pelotonia, a 100 charity ride and more adventure runs as part of his routine to live a fit and active lifestyle.
Read More »A Deferred Dream: These Grannies Have Game
Former Vanderbilt and Team USA basketball player Angela Alford has combined a budding talent as a filmmaker with her love for the game. Her film, Granny’s Got Game, follows the Fabulous 70s, a senior women’s basketball team, for a full year culminating in their trip to Houston, Texas, for the 2011 National Senior Games Championship. The team, comprised of seven …
Read More »Prefontaine Legend Continues to Live On
Steve Prefontaine is arguably the most famous distance runner the world has ever known. ATLX breaks down five things that made Pre such a unique and charismatic athlete on and off the track.
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