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Back to School Bittersweetness

Remember the Staples TV commercial from a few years back? Dad skipping along the aisles, flanked by droopy kids, while "The Most Wonderful Time of the Year" plays overhead? Back-to-school...

"Dear Dragonwing Girl..." Wise Words From A Bad Cookie

Dear Dragonwing Girl, I would like to start by saying you are amazing. No matter who you are, where you are, or what you have done to get to this...

The "why" of Dragonwing girlgear.

People often ask me why I am so passionate about sports and girls and I have a simple, important reason – we need this generation of girls, now more than...

5 Back-to-School Tips for Active Girls

The start of the school year is filled with anticipation, excitement, great promise, and sometimes anxiety. What will my teachers and classes be like? Will I make new friends? Will...

4 Tips Every Young Athlete Should Know for Staying Hydrated

After a long, cold winter just about everywhere in the US, what a relief it is to have warmer weather and longer days. Practices and games that occur during the...

Are Sport Drinks Really Good For You?

In part 2 of our feature of nutritionist Kenlyn Young, the topic of healthy sports drinks is brought into the discussion. Is just water sufficient for an athlete? What about...

Snack on this: A nutritionist's perspective

As a practicing dietician in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Kenlyn Young has a lot of advice for athletes who depend on good nutritional practices for optimal performance. Snacking is an...

5 Running Tips for Non-Runners

Since my mother is such a powerful and voracious runner, I'm often asked “do you run?” The inquiry always puzzles me. Am I talented at running? No. Do I have...