Women on the Run

Back in November, I had the privilege of listening in on a women's running presentation by Barb Galloway. She told some fantastic stories of trying to pave the way for women runners back in the 1970's. Between anecdotes of running in cut-off jean shorts and no-support Keds, she had her audience in stitches. The point of the talk though, was that women running is still a relatively new phenomena - and one in which there are still many strides to take.  

Two kick-ass contemporary chicas at the end of the Marine Corps Marathon.

March 8 is International Women's day, and BTG would like to take this moment to acknowledge all our female forerunners. Not only have Kate and I grown up in a world full of womens' running clothes, womens' running shoes, and long-distance running races in which women make up the majority of entrants (52% in 2009), but we've grown up in an environment where there was never a question about our physical capability to chase our own dreams. As we BLAZE a running trail around the world starting this July, we do so with full awareness of how hard women before us have struggled to get us to the starting line. We set off confident we won't let them down.

Happy Diva Day to all you women and men out there. Guys, take the time to buy your gals something special today - like a new pair of running shoes. With the coming of spring comes the beginning of running season. Flowers will wilt and chocolate will get eaten, but a good pair of trainers are a gal's best friend*. And it's time for all of us to lace up and go.




*That is, for about 300 miles or so