More than 1,500 triathletes joined us for the 12th annual YWCA Women’s Triathlon last weekend. Many call it their favorite race of the year – it is truly a celebration of women and girls, and the power of our bodies to be strong, resilient and accomplish tremendous feats.

Anne Hed, CEO of HED Cycling, shares her story about how she started competing in triathlons, the goals she sets to stay motivated and the best advice she has for others.

Although the 19th Amendment was a huge accomplishment for many women, it only granted white women the right to vote. African American, indigenous and other women of color were still excluded. This post looks at the complicated history of the Woman's Suffrage Movement.