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Do the T9 Countdown – Day 9: Words of Wisdom from the Front Lines of Title IX

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Day 9: Words of Wisdom from the Front Lines of Title IX

Today marks the 40th Anniversary of Title IX, an Amendment that revolutionized the fields of opportunity for women.  While the athletic implications of the law may have been an afterthought, Title IX’s impact on female athletes has become the most significant aspect of that legislation.  There is not a woman or girl in this country who has not felt the impact of Title IX, and we want to hear from you!

 

Were you fighting to play before Title IX passed?  Were you there when it happened or are you a beneficiary of the aftermath? We’re paying our respects to the Constitutional guardian of smelly gyms, taped ankles, and freshly chalked fields. So bring on those fuzzy photos and words of wisdom. We want to know how Title IX has changed your world for the better. Remember, no experience is too small. Don’t wait, get entered>

Today’s winner will receive free round trip airfare to our Chicago or Bay Area Title 9K running race, a free race entry, a limited eidition Power of 9 Tee and a Title Nine Water Bottle.

*airfare applies to flights originating within the United States only. Destination must be either (customer’s choice) Chicago, IL or the San Francisco Bay Area. Airfare must be redeemed in conjunction with the Title 9K running race (September 16, 2012 or October 21, 2012.). T-shirt & water bottle prize awarded based on availability – a substitute prize of equal or greater value may be awarded.

 

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Do the T9 Countdown – Day 8: Show us your strength!

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Day 8: Show us your strength!

Can you lift your kid over your head?  Throw that mountain bike up onto your roof rack?  Show us just how strong you really are! Of course in the land of Title Nine, inner strength always counts, too!

The Challenge: We want to hear how you’ve mastered that squat press, conquered that crazy climb, dead lifted all three kids at once, or tackled a challenge that required more emotional, physical, and mental strength than you knew you had.  You deserve some credit for your amazing accomplishments, so share your story and/or a photo below and you could win a limited edition Power of 9 Tee and Title Nine Water Bottle. Don’t wait, get entered>

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*Prize awarded based on availability – a substitute prize
of equal or greater value may be awarded.

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Do the T9 Countdown – Day 7: Where Do You “Get Lost”?

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Day 6: Where do you “get lost”?

We know you’re Wonder Woman, but everyone needs a break sometime!  When the go, go turns into no, no! Is there a place you go to tune it all out? Do you lose yourself on a hike in your local regional park or do you run until street names are unrecognizable?

The Challenge: Wherever it may be, tell us about this oasis that keeps you sane.  Who knows?  You might just inspire someone else to find their own private getaway.  Submit your story and/or a picture of your favorite spot and you could win a limited edition Power of 9 Tee and Title Nine water Bottle.  Who says getting lost is a bad thing? Don’t wait, get entered>

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Do the T9 Countdown – Day 6: Show Off Your Perfect Plank!

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Day 6: Show Off Your Perfect Plank!

Yes, it hurts.  No, it’s not going to kill ya.  You’re simply using every muscle in your body to keep it perfectly straight.  Piece of cake, right?

Title Nine Feats of Strength - Plank

A little T9 afternoon planking. Remember, form is key.
Stay on your elbows and no slouching or pyramid booties!

The Challenge:  We want to see what you can do! Take a picture of yourself doing a perfect plank on your elbows and hold it for as long as you possibly can.  Remember to breathe!  Then post your picture and/or your time and be entered to win! Don’t wait, get entered>

The Payoff: One winner will be selected to receive a limited edition Power of 9 Tee of her choice and a Title Nine water bottle.  Keep in mind, we give points for location, creativity, and keeping it Title IX. Need an added incentive?  One of our T9ers held her plank for 10 minutes!

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Do the T9 Countdown – Day 4: Show Off Those Battle Scars!

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Day 4: Show Off Those Battle Scars!

Former athletes, surgery sufferers, and daredevils of the world rejoice!  Today is the day to show off scarred knees, elbows, chins, shins – you name it!  If you’ve earned yourself a battle scar, we want to see it and hear the story behind it. In the words of Katy, whose well-loved knees you see below:

 


Ode to some well-used knees…

At age 13 it all began,
for an active girl who ran and ran.

 2 ACLs, a meniscus tear or two,
she didn’t cry or whine boo-hoo.

State HS basketball titles and DII ball,
took a few more surgeries, after all.

 6 hard years of rugby next were up,
even to London for the Nations Cup!

Today it’s boats, boards, and bikes,
anything active that she likes!

 The battle wounds and scars you see,
just tell the tale, don’t you agree?

 

 

Sure, they might be a bit unsightly to some, but if you ask us, plates, cadaver parts, and pins only help to make you a little more bionic so you can keep you doing what you love.  Share a picture and/or your story and you could win a Limited Edition Power of 9 Tee and Title Nine Water Bottle.  So come one, come all, to the showing of the scars that prove you’ve jumped, fallen, and gotten right back up. Don’t wait, get entered>

 

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*Prize awarded based on availability. A substitute prize of equal or greater value may be awarded.

Title Nine - 40 Years
40 years ago Congress signed landmark legislation, Title IX, attacking the gender divide in sports. Today that divide has been virtually erased. In 1972, only 30,000 girls participated in high school sports. Today it’s over 3,000,000!! Because many of us here at Title Nine, including our founder, were there in the early years, we think there’s a lot to celebrate this year.

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