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Goldman: Paralympian: Anybody can become active
Star athletes join First Lady Michelle Obama in high-powered workout session to raise awareness for her anti-obesity campaign.
Feb 28 6:33 PM ET | By Leslie Goldman
- Athlete's Life
Goldman: Kristin Frey rising fast in professional stair climbing
Tower runner Kristin Frey started racing up stairs two years ago to escape the monotony and injuries of marathon running. Today, she’s ranked second in the world.
Jan 25 8:21 AM ET | By Leslie Goldman
Goldman: Olympic torchbearers' burning memories
Six women chosen to carry the Olympic torch at three different Games tell us how the honor affected their lives.
Jul 23 6:08 PM ET | By Leslie Goldman
- Body Issue
Goldman: Augustus wears her heart on her sleeve
Lynx All-Star Seimone Augustus has transformed her body into a 6-foot canvas with tattoos that honor her mom and grandmothers.
Jul 13 11:21 AM ET | By Leslie Goldman
- Journeys & Victories
Making strides
Abandoned at a Chinese orphanage after losing a leg, Scout Bassett has rebuilt her life to become a world-class paratriathlete.
Dec 6 | By Leslie Goldman
- Commentary
An attitude of gratitude
We take a stab at what the pros are thankful for this Thanksgiving: Bengay, Brazilian genetics and more.
Nov 24 | By Leslie Goldman
- Commentary
Boulder, faster stronger
The fit, crunchy college town of Boulder, Colo., has our columnist aching for a cross-country move.
Nov 10 | By Leslie Goldman
- Commentary
More than just a pretty face
Screw guided running tours led by "Prettygirls"; we'd rather chase after these athletes.
Nov 3 | By Leslie Goldman
- Journeys & Victories
Running for maternal health
In Third World nations with limited medical resources, childbirth complications can turn fatal. Christy Turlington Burns is running to change that.
Oct 31 | By Leslie Goldman
- Commentary
Are you ready for some T&A?
Are preteens now being recruited to play for the Lingerie Football League? If so, how can we encourage our girls to toss the pigskin without exposing them to such pigs?
Oct 27 | By Leslie Goldman
- Commentary
Gender in the gym
Fifty-seven percent of new health club memberships in 2010 belonged to women, so why are men still making the decisions when it comes to what equipment to buy?
Oct 20 | By Leslie Goldman
- Commentary
Marathon mug shots
Kara Goucher is just one elite runner who seems to have escaped the wrath of runner's face.
Oct 13 | By Leslie Goldman
- Commentary
Bodies of work
Leslie Goldman loves the six-packs and luscious booties of the Body Issue and appreciates the writers' willingness to tackle the problem of body image.
Oct 6 | By Leslie Goldman
- Commentary
Dancing like a girl
Hope Solo is catching flack for being too masculine on "Dancing with the Stars." Since when did "strong" equal "manly"?
Sep 29 | By Leslie Goldman
- Athlete's Life
Fast and furious
The Chase is on, but does that mean we need to read about the sport's stars in US Weekly? Leslie Goldman explores racing's intersection with pop culture.
Sep 22 | By Leslie Goldman
- Athlete's Life
Twinkle toes
Hope Solo and Ron Artest will grace the stage this season on "Dancing with the Stars." Will they follow in their fellow athletes' footsteps and nab the trophy?
Sep 15 | By Leslie Goldman
- Athlete's Life
One smart cookie
With Girl Scout Cookie season looming, our sweet-toothed columnist cooks up a list of sweet reasons for indulging.
Sep 8 | By Leslie Goldman
- Athlete's Life
Hear them roar
With the U.S. Open in full swing, the topic of girl grunting is on everyone's lips. Why can't they -- the critics, not the players -- just shut up?
Sep 1 | By Leslie Goldman
- Athlete's Life
Word play
Jeggings was just inducted into the dictionary -- but what about burpeerexic? Our columnist takes a stab at the gym-centric words we should all be using.
Aug 25 | By Leslie Goldman
- Athlete's Life
Gym bag confessional
Tiger Woods' caddie is threatening to tell all. Now consider this: What dirt does your workout companion or trainer have on you?
Aug 18 | By Leslie Goldman
- Athlete's Life
Compressed to impress
High-tech garments that squeeze you in all the right places promise to improve athletic performance and prevent injury.
Aug 11 | By Leslie Goldman
- Athlete's Life
Can group pressure inspire fitness?
Small group training is hot right now -- but would you want to workout in a group where your participation could make or break the success of someone else?
Aug 4 | By Leslie Goldman
- Athlete's Life
Girl talk
We (skeptically) check out a new sports talk show that positions itself as "Sex in the City" meets ESPN.
Jul 28 | By Leslie Goldman
- Athlete's Life
Amanda Sobhy squashes the competition
Harvard-bound phenom Amanda Sobhy, who's already won a world singles title, heads America's first family of squash.
Jul 28 | By Leslie Goldman
- Athlete's Life
On your om
Yoga can provide many benefits, but are these bendy poses enough to keep you -- or a professional athlete -- in shape all on their own?
Jul 21 | By Leslie Goldman
Columnists
Mechelle Voepel
- Voepel: Breaking down the WNBA's Connecticut Sun
(05/21/2013) - Voepel: Thibault, players ready to resurrect Mystics
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Michelle Smith
- Smith: Storm will have new look without Jackson, Bird
(05/20/2013) - Smith: Mercury have pieces in place to succeed
(05/15/2013)
Sarah Spain
- ESPN CHICAGO: Sarah Spain at Full Shilling
(01/01/2007) - TWSS: Realignment makes Wings-Hawks series special
(05/15/2013)
Jane McManus
- McManus: Firing highlights double standard
(05/10/2013) - McManus: Frances open doors in Azerbaijan
(05/03/2013)
Graham Hays
- Hays: Oregon a shifting power under coach White
(05/21/2013) - Hays: 5 questions heading into super regionals
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