Get Moving With Girls on the Run


Updated 04/18/10 12:29 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 3 comments

Girls on the Run

I'm always telling you to get a workout partner so you have another reason to be motivated to stick to your goals. One way to take it the next step further is by becoming a running buddy with Girls on the Run — a program for girls age 8 to 13 years old that combines training for a 5k running event with self-esteem-enhancing, uplifting workouts. It is a great philosophy: teach girls about Read more

ACTivism: Become a Running Buddy


Updated 06/12/09 2:55 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 13 comments

ACTivism: Become a Running Buddy

I'm always telling you to get a workout partner so you have another reason to be motivated to stick to your goals. One way to take it the next step further is by becoming a running buddy with Girls on the Run — a program for girls age eight to thirteen years old that combines training for a 3.1 mile running event with self-esteem enhancing, uplifting workouts. The goal of Girls on the Run is Read more

Meet the Euro Pop Princesses of the '60s: Yé-Yé Girls


Updated 05/25/12 2:55 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Ye-Ye Girls

Are the yé-yé girls having resurgence? First there was Megan's infamous Mad Men song and dance number, and now they've come up again in Wes Anderson's latest film Moonrise Kingdom. In the film — set in 1965, a year before this season of Mad Men — Suzy Bishop is one half of the lovesick preteen couple at the center of the movie. While her style is clearly fashioned after the yé-yé girls, Read more

Cannes Minireview: The Sapphires


Updated 05/24/12 3:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

The Sapphires Review Cannes Film Festival

The Sapphires has turned out to be one of the sleeper hits to emerge from Cannes, thanks to The Weinstein Company, which has already acquired rights to the film. I caught a screening of the funny film from Down Under during the festival, so read on to find out what I thought. Who's behind it? Director Wayne Blair was behind the lens of the picture, which is based on a play by Tony Briggs. Read more

Rewind: Fall TV Fever


Updated 05/19/12 3:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Popular Movie and TV Stories From the Week of May 13, 2012

We couldn't be more excited for Fall after the networks showed off all their new shows this week. All the big networks — ABC , CBS, Fox, NBC, and The CW — also unveiled their new schedules. Still confused about the fate of your favorite show? We've rounded up renewal and cancellation news about every show right here. Before we start thinking about Fall, there are still finales happening, Read more

An Everyday Athlete Is Still an Athlete


Updated 05/18/12 12:25 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

A Title IX Woman Athlete's Story

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from espnW here on FitSugar! By Risa Isard On June 23, 1972, Title IX was signed into law, leveling the playing field for female athletes. To mark the 40th anniversary, espnW explore the impact of this landmark legislation. You might not know me, but chances are you know someone like me. I'm that girl who grew up playing hoops in the driveway with Read more

Glee-ful Highlights From Episodes "Props" and "Nationals"


Updated 05/16/12 12:48 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Glee "Nationals" Recap

It's a Glee double whammy this week as the New Directions prep for, and then head to Nationals! As we've seen at the end of each season, emotions are running high, as the kids get ready to take on Vocal Adrenaline. The stakes are even higher this year since a lot of the seniors are graduating, and there's one gleek in particular who's feeling a little left out. Season three has not been my Read more

Healthy Dose Link Time: Load Up on Omega-3s With This Easy Salmon Recipe


Updated 05/15/12 11:17 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Balsamic-Glazed Salmon Recipe

Your easy weeknight dinner: balsamic-glazed salmon — Eating Bird Food A protein bar battle royale: Nature Valley vs. Clif Mojo — Fit Bottomed Girls Time to celebrate —a cookie you can have for breakfast! — The Fitnessista 7 reasons to start every day with hot water and lemon — Mind Body Green Learn how experts cope with the big and little stresses of life — Daily Spark The healthy Read more

Soludos For Opening Ceremony's Latest Collaboration Has Us Counting Down the Days 'Til Summer


Updated 05/15/12 11:46 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Soludos For Opening Ceremony Shoes 2012

With the latest (read: third) installment of Soludos for Opening Ceremony newly minted and shoppable, we've officially got surf, sun, and sand on our minds. This time around, the espadrille brand and cool-girl clothier have teamed up to create seven new exclusive styles, and lucky for us, the collaboration just so happens to put an edgy spin on the classic Summer sole by injecting out-of-the-box Read more

Rewind: Season Finales Are in Full Swing


Updated 05/12/12 3:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Popular Movie and TV Stories From the Week of May 6, 2012

The end of another TV season is upon us, but before your favorite shows end, check out all the pictures from this year's season finales. We have mixed feelings about these Freaky Friday-esque Glee pictures, and we don't mean because Lindsay Lohan is in them. The season is over now, but you can still check out why our love for New Girl runs deep. If you're wondering what will cure your hiatus Read more