Going for It!

. getting the wheels turning – cycling then and now. a week in the life of a record breaker. from bloomers to bodysuits. passing the pretty test – muscle vs ‘femininity’. sports science and the rise of superwomen. medal-winning mothers…and much, much more!Willpower…determination…the killer instinct…inspiring stories of extraordinary womenDid you know that female runners are actually faster than men of the same size? That most English Channel crossing records have been set by women? And that women cricketers invented overarm bowling?Going for It! brings to life some of the sporting heroes of the past, and demolishes the myth that women’s sport is ‘second-rate’. Packed with quotes from famous athletes, fascinating facts, and heaps to think about and do, Going for It! is for everyone interested in sport, from couch potatoes to aspiring champions.