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Fair play

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The 20-year old law is designed to prevent sex discrimination in schools receiving federal aid. Complaints of discrimination are investigated by the Dept of Education. Awareness of the law has helped increased sports participation by girls. Grants by the Women's Sports Foundation have also aided sports programs for girls.

Author: Miller, Linda
Publisher: Rodale, Inc.
Publication Name: Runner's World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0897-1706
Year: 1992
Laws, regulations and rules, Sex discrimination, Discrimination in education, Educational discrimination, Federal aid to education, Government aid to education

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Street smarts: to ensure their safety, women need to run strong and smart

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Chicago Detective J.J. Bittenbinder teaches women how to enjoy freedom while running without becoming victims of assault. She discusses the psychological advantages of self-assurance and self-defense techniques. Two women tell their stories of being accosted.

Author: McKenzie, Robin, Miller, Linda, Dobler, Merri Lou
Publisher: Rodale, Inc.
Publication Name: Runner's World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0897-1706
Year: 1993
Safety and security measures, Women, Prevention, Biography, Interview, Running, Rape, Assault and battery, Bittenbinder, J.J.

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Antioxidants to the rescue

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Antioxidants help the body combat the harmful aspects of free radicals. Free radicals are chemicals manufactured when the body utilizes fuel for energy. Major sources of antioxidants are vitamin E, vitamin C and beta carotene.

Author: Miller, Linda
Publisher: Rodale, Inc.
Publication Name: Runner's World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0897-1706
Year: 1993
Physiological aspects, Food and nutrition, Antioxidants, Antioxidants (Nutrients), Runners (Sports), Free radicals (Chemistry), Free radicals

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