You Asked: Alternative Races


Updated 08/28/08 5:00 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 6 comments

You Asked: Alternative Races

You're asking and I'm answering. Hi Fit, The Olympics inspired me to get out and race, but I am looking for something more fun than just running. I would like to do some kind of obstacle race or fitness challenge. I guess I am looking for the thrill of adventure with a fitness element. Can you help me find a race? Thanks, — East Coast Adventure Gal Wow! Sounds like you are looking for Read more

The Five Best Races For Women


Updated 02/11/12 4:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Best Races For Women From Marathons to 5Ks

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from espnW here on FitSugar! By Dimity McDowell and Sarah Bowen Shea Sage Steele, SportsCenter anchor, is preparing to run the Disney Princess Half Marathon at Walt Disney World on Feb. 26 and hoping to fall in love with running in the process. Follow Sage’s journey on espnW.com Women's races offer a decidedly different vibe than their coed Read more

What to Expect When You're Expecting Set Visit: Elizabeth Banks on Her Fake Bump and Personal Baby Joy


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Elizabeth Banks Interview What to Expect When You're Expecting

Some of the biggest names in Hollywood will share the big screen in the upcoming comedy What to Expect When You're Expecting, which follows different mothers-to-be as they prepare for the arrivals of their bundles of joy. Cameron Diaz, Brooklyn Decker, Anna Kendrick, and Elizabeth Banks are among the famous ladies who strapped on fake baby bumps to portray different kinds of pregnant women, and Read more

Rewind: Sundance Magic


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Popular Movie and TV Stories From the Week of January 23, 2012

We had a blast in Park City this year! Feast your eyes on these beautiful cast portraits from Sundance Film Festival. Be sure to check out our reviews for Celeste and Jesse Forever and Your Sister's Sister: two of our favorite films of the fest. The full list of Oscar nominations was released on Tuesday! Read through our snap judgments on the picks, and watch which nominees that surprised Read more

Savvy Tip: Create a Yearly Bucket List


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Yearly Bucket List Ideas

Bucket lists are a great way to set goals and daydream about grand plans, but it's easy to feel overwhelmed by everything you hope to see and accomplish in your lifetime. To make your bucket list more manageable, divide it into parts and give it a yearly spin: "12 Things to Do in 2012." Choose one item to tackle each month and be realistic with your picks, setting aside the loftier ideas for a Read more

90210 "A Thousand Words": Most Scandalous Moments


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90210 Recap "A Thousand Words"

These days, it seems no political campaign is complete without a scandal, and on this week's 90210, Teddy unwillingly fills that role in his conservative uncle's race for Congress. There are plenty of other issues, of course, including Annie taking a shocking new turn with her relationship with Patrick. Meanwhile, Dixon tries to sort out his life by dealing with his addiction and feelings for Read more

A Look Back at the Radio City Rockettes


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The Rockettes History

The annual Radio City Rockettes 2011 Christmas Spectacular production kicks off Friday, continuing a holiday tradition that's been going on since 1933! While they're now known for their New York home, the high-kicking group was founded in 1925 in St. Louis as the "Missouri Rockets." Besides having to be long and lean (the height requirement is 5'6" to 5'10 1⁄2"), the dancers were discriminated Read more

6 Websites and Apps For Painless Holiday Travels


Updated 11/15/11 2:01 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Travel Websites and Apps For the Holidays

If preparing for holiday travel season makes your heart race just at the thought of busy terminals and crowded roadways, take comfort in bits of tech salvation by bookmarking these sites and apps to help prepare for the coming craziness while preserving your sanity. TripIt — Once signed up for the free service, forward travel confirmation emails to TripIt, which will automatically create a Read more

From the Finish Line: Behind the Scenes at the NYC Marathon


Updated 11/07/11 12:20 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Pictures From 2011 New York City Marathon

Sunny skies greeted more than 47,000 runners who hit the streets for this year's New York City Marathon. Arguably one of the most popular marathons in the world, the course takes runners through each of the city's five boroughs. As a guest of Nissan — Innovation for Endurance (the Nissan Leaf is the official pace car of the marathon), I was lucky enough to watch the race from the bleachers at Read more

A Record-Breaking Finish at the New York City Marathon


Updated 11/09/11 2:14 AM · Posted by · 5 comments

Winners of New York Marathon 2011

In practically perfect weather, an estimated 47,000 runners took to the streets of New York City and all its boroughs for the ING New York City Marathon. The fast-paced races led to exciting finishes when Firehiwot Dado of Ethiopia took home the women's title and Geofrey Mutai of Kenya took home the men's. From the get go, Mary Keitany ran what seemed a record-setting race. Keitany started out Read more