A second wind
Angela Madsen thought her life was over when she underwent a paralyzing surgery, but really it had just begun. The disabled athlete has left a slew of world records in her wake.Conquering the list
Payge McMahon was at a crossroads when she uncovered her mother's bucket list. Inspired to conquer it, McMahon has crisscrossed the globe on one long adventure.
A second wind
May 17 | By Cristina Goyanes
Conquering the list
May 14 | By Julia Savacool
(Video by Hannah Storm/Brainstormin Productions)Powerful ad celebrates Olympians' mothers
Procter & Gamble's powerful new ad campaign tells the story of four aspiring Olympians through the eyes of their mothers. Get your tissues ready.
May 11 | By Abigail Lorge
A time to quit
May 10 | By Rachel Sturtz
Wave of emotions
May 3 | By Cristina Goyanes
Winning formula
May 1 | By Julia Savacool
(Video by Hannah Storm/Brainstormin Productions)
The 50/50 club
Apr 24 | By Julia Savacool
(Video by Hannah Storm/Brainstormin Productions)
Back in the saddle
Apr 19 | By Cristina Goyanes
Race with a view
Apr 16 | By Julia Savacool
Survival of the fittest
Apr 10 | By Julia Savacool
No hurdle too high
Apr 5 | By Rachel Wallack Cooperman
Beverly Kearney's iron will
Mar 30 | By Julia Savacool
Journeys & Victories: The Contest
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The Cycle of Life
Couple's journey of love and devotion
Dr. Tim Delgado got the call that would change his life forever. A woman cyclist hit by an automobile had suffered life-threatening head injuries. The revelation that followed stunned Delgado.
Readers' biggest sports moments
From hard-earned PRs to unforgettable games, some moments in sports are life changers. These women turned blood, sweat and tears into major milestones.
Sports that give back
Want to do something to help kids in your area get more active? Check out these programs around the country, then channel your inner athlete and get started!
Journeys & Victories
Welcome to Inspiration Central! Every week, we'll be posting new features -- text stories and videos -- about amazing women pursuing their athletic dreams. They're tough acts that you'll want to follow.
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“When you're out there, feeling so tired, it's not the three months that I spent on my back losing everything during my hospitalization.”
Angela Madsen