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Power play

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A 37-year-old female runner recounts her experiences attending a one-week Power Yoga Workout at the Omega Institute near Rhinebeck, NY. At the end of the week, she felt an increased sense of fitness and mindfulness and less desire to be competitive. Eight months later, she is still practicing yoga.

Author: Yesko, Jill
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Women's Sports and Fitness
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 1099-6079
Year: 1996
Training, Curricula, Study and teaching, Yoga, Omega Institute

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A leap of faith

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Women in religious orders or those who are observant of strict religious codes can still participate in sports if they are willing to overcome obstacles. Clothing restrictions and rules about fraternizing with men must sometimes be compromised. Sister Marion Irvine runs in shorts and singlet.

Author: Yesko, Jill
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Women's Sports and Fitness
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 1099-6079
Year: 1995
Religious aspects, Women's sports

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The 800 club

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Meredith Rainey and Joetta Clark are two of the top US female athletes who plan to compete for a spot in the Olympic 800-meter event. Rainey, 27, has been competing since she was 8 and has a degree from Harvard. Clark, 32, has a masters degree in sports communications.

Author: Yesko, Jill
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Women's Sports and Fitness
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 1099-6079
Year: 1995
Biography, Women track and field athletes, Rainey, Meredith, Clark, Joetta

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