Women cyclists push past gender gap in sport guidance
Paula Lavigne profiles Kristin Armstrong of the T-Mobile team who offers practical tips for women new to cycling. Advice covers fit adjustments, gear ranges up to 25 or 27, balanced nutrition, self sponsorships, and training with men to build confidence, plus joining women only clinics to start.
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Kristin Armstrong
Armstrong
Lance
T-Mobile
Boise
Idaho
Athens
Greece
Back in the Harness at Iowa Climbing Gym
Linda Detroy Alexander describes recertifying for the University of Iowa Field House climbing gym. She details knot tying, belay terms, and safety checks, noting the 23 foot walls and personal fitness gains from returning to the activity.
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Linda Detroy Alexander
Gazette
University of Iowa
Laura Segall
the Gazette
Linda Alexander
Iowa City
Alexander
French Alps
Dining by light of the dashboard in-store diet tips
Diet detective Charles Stuart Platkin compares snack options at convenience stores. He rates Terra Chips, Wise Potato Chips, and peanut butter crackers by calories and fat, recommends fruit, small bag cereals, lean breakfast items, and avoiding high calorie sauces, with tips to resist impulse purchases.
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