08 March 2011

International Women's Day




This came to me today from the International Association of Women Runners which connects women runners throughout the world. I'm a member and thought it contained some interesting facts about women runners:

Hi Mary ,
International Women's Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the economic, social and political achievements of women.

Women now account for the majority of runners and 53% of road race finishers. Female participation at all levels of running continues to grow.  Women's races continue to proliferate, many selling out in advance. Female charity runners are making a difference both for the non-profit organizations they support, as well as the running industry as a whole.

We would like to acknowledge all women on International Women's Day.  Have an especially great run today.

Regards and Happy Running,    
Signatures - Bennett's and Gail's

Good for us! Any other runners out there? 
I belong to an International Women's Club here. We're from the USA, UK, Canada, New Zealand, The Netherlands, and Scotland. It's a diverse, fascinating group that I really enjoy. We had our biweekly meeting today and went to lunch rather than just coffee to celebrate. I had a great time gabbing and catching up after my time away. It's good to be back.
Happy International Women's Day!
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4 comments:

  1. MunirGhiasuddin08 March, 2011 20:07

    Happy International Women's Day. We did come a long way.

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  2. HalfAsstic.com09 March, 2011 00:34

    And Happy International Women'Day to you too, Mary!
    No, I don't run... but I should! ;-)

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  3. The Cranky Crone, she lives alone!09 March, 2011 10:42

    I dont run, but I walk lots!
    Here in London a free paper voted Leona Lewis as the most influential woman of the year! made my heart sink.

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  4. Grandmother Mary09 March, 2011 18:44

    Munir, Yes, indeed.
    Krissa, Try it, you might like it.
    Lynne, Walking is good and what I did until I was 62 when I started running. I love to run! Nothing against Leona but think about all the amazing women they skipped over and what better influences they would be.

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