10.07.2023 - By Amanda Brooks & Laura Norris
We tackle an important topic in this episode: women's and girls' participation in running. How do we encourage young girls to stick in sport? How do we encourage adult women to participate in running despite barriers - and what are those barriers? How do we initiate more conversations around women's issues in running?
Discussion points:
The importance of watching female sports
Domestic labor statistics and what they mean for sport participation
The recent history of women’s participation in running
How to encourage young girls to participate in sport and running
How to encourage adult women to participate in sport and running
References:
https://news.gallup.com/poll/283979/women-handle-main-household-tasks.aspx
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/364141158_Exploring_Women%27s_Marathon_Participation_in_the_United_States_1980-2019
Christine Yu (2023). Up to Speed. (purchase here)