This isnt a book for or about women who run to make their butts look a little bit better, Samuels says. Its about getting outdoors, living robust lives, staying healthy, setting challenges for yourself and building communities of strong, like-minded women. We grow up hearing all these disparaging remarks you know, run like a girl, throw like a girl. But in my circle of friends and in these different communities Ive encountered as an athlete and a writer, Im seeing women everywhere embracing sports with all the enthusiasm and innocence of enjoyment that we have when were young, before we start hearing all these slights. I wanted to reclaim their expression for us.
Samuels will give her Run Like a Girl presentation and read from the book tonight at 6 p.m. at Outdoor Divas, 2717 East Third Avenue in Cherry Creek, followed by a book signing and social mixer. Visit www.outdoordivas.com or call 303-320-3482.
Thu., Feb. 24, 6-8 p.m., 2011