We Need to Stop Telling Runners “You Look Fit”
When coach and retired professional runner Lauren Fleshman attended the Olympic Marathon Trials in February
The Victory Press is a fully independent, reader-funded sports publication.
We publish features and essays related to gender and social issues as they pertain to sports, with the goal of making the Victory Press an inclusive home for quality writing on these issues. We also provide regular coverage of several women's sports, including ice hockey, basketball, and soccer.
Click here to read more about our coverage and business policies.
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- Zoë Hayden, editor-in-chief - @zoeclaire_
- Mary Van Tyne, editor - @maryofdoom
- Alice Bell, community/engagement - @yolowoho
staff writers
- Nicole Haase, staff writer - @nicolehaase
- Melissa Burgess, staff writer - @_melissaburgess
- Kirsten Whelan, staff writer - @kmtwhelan
- Leo Baudhuin, staff writer - @notaleobutleo
- Jamara Wakefield, staff writer - @jamaranyc
- Andrew, features writer - @millvsSPQR
Need to get in touch with us about something? Email zoe@victorypress.org or mention @thevictorypress on Twitter.
We crowdfunded our startup funds via Indiegogo and now have a Patreon in place for subscriptions.
Pitches
Send pitches to zoe@victorypress.org. Pitches can be about any women's sport or any social issue in sports related to gender, class, race, etc. Pitches can be for a single feature article or for a series of articles you'd like to write over a period of time. We also welcome pitches from editors who would be interested in shaping coverage on new topics or from new angles.
Examples of things we would be interested in include coverage of a women's sports tournament or event, essays about gender issues in sports, interviews, and longform media criticism. We may occasionally accept pitches for personal essays that fit into the broader themes of our sports coverage.
Pitches should be short and to the point, and clearly state your article's purpose.
Credits
- Our theme is Editorial, with customizations by Zoë. We're a hosted instance of Ghost.
- Our wordmark and other graphics are styled with Frontenac by Jérémie Dupuis.
Legalities?
The Victory Press, LLC is incorporated in the state of Pennsylvania. Our goal is to be cost-neutral, with all income to Victory Press going directly to paying writers, financing travel, and planning future projects.
All writers/contributors are independent contractors for tax purposes, and we have a standard freelance contract for both our staff writers and contributors. Feel free to contact info@victorypress.org with legal/financial inquiries.