Dara just one the national title in the 100M Freestyle in 54.4 at the ripe old age of 40. Simply Incredible. :applaud: :woot:
If that's not inspiring I don't know what is.
I get what you're saying but would counter that it's still relatively new (as in this has all come about in the last 30 years or so) that women can be freely athletic. I have quite a few women friends who never played any sports. They don't have any idea what the human body is capable of. They see themselves as victims of their bodies as opposed to the one in control. I think sports, and women sports role-models are especially important for young girls. To see that women can be successful athletically is hugely inspiring.
I'm not saying Dara should be considered "Good Citizen of the Year" but her achievements might help more women believe in themselves a little more.
Very well put. Many women in their 40's and up just say, pffft, I cannot get into shape, I am too old. Now we all know women who are in shape at that age, but in the general population there is a sense of, I can't do that. Dara, and the woman down the road from me that runs road races at 75, and anyone else who is successfully fighting the fact that we don't have to get fat and fluffy in our 40's, 50's and beyond are good role models.
I get what you're saying but would counter that it's still relatively new (as in this has all come about in the last 30 years or so) that women can be freely athletic. I have quite a few women friends who never played any sports. They don't have any idea what the human body is capable of. They see themselves as victims of their bodies as opposed to the one in control. I think sports, and women sports role-models are especially important for young girls. To see that women can be successful athletically is hugely inspiring.
I'm not saying Dara should be considered "Good Citizen of the Year" but her achievements might help more women believe in themselves a little more.
Very well put. Many women in their 40's and up just say, pffft, I cannot get into shape, I am too old. Now we all know women who are in shape at that age, but in the general population there is a sense of, I can't do that. Dara, and the woman down the road from me that runs road races at 75, and anyone else who is successfully fighting the fact that we don't have to get fat and fluffy in our 40's, 50's and beyond are good role models.
