Author Archives: Tracy J Gates

SNAP is not a game

Posted on December 9, 2012 by Tracy J Gates

In the beginning….. there was an apple. Two toasted tortillas with salsa and greek yogurt. Three dark chocolate kisses. And a large glass of seltzer with a splash of cranberry juice. I eat some weird things after I play squash. … Continue reading →

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A Woman at the Fights

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Tracy J Gates

Jennifer Santiago, a trainer and professional boxer at my old Printing House gym (and now owner of J5Fitness) will be fighting in her third professional boxing match on Friday November 15, 2013 at 5 Star Banquet Hall 12-05 43 Avenue, … Continue reading →

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Daily Squash Man

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Tracy J Gates

Imagine. Your favorite coffee shop is shuttered on your way to work. No more latte just the way you like it. Imagine. The magazine you look forward to every month is discontinued. No more articles by your favorite writers on … Continue reading →

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the best are back in brooklyn: carol weymuller open 2012

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Tracy J Gates

The squash season may go on all summer for the pros, but I half-way hung up my squash shoes in favor of surfing, cycling, and hammock napping for three months. I officially woke up today to some awesome squash at … Continue reading →

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one small step for lance

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Tracy J Gates

Did anyone else feel like they hit a pothole and were thrown over the handlebars when they heard about Lance Armstrong last week? As you probably know by now, he announced that he would not fight the doping charges that … Continue reading →

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Learning to Fall

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Tracy J Gates

“Start paddling!” the guy calls out from behind me. I rotate my arms as fast as I can, digging into the water as I feel it start to lift and push me forward. “Now get up!” he shouts, so I … Continue reading →

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Fathers and Daughters, Mothers and Sons

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Tracy J Gates

Got a sporty dad in your life? Want to be one? This one’s for him….and you….and moms as well. This was published in Squash Magazine a few months back, but it feels especially appropriate for Father’s Day. If this doesn’t … Continue reading →

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I am an Am, Sam I am: Amateur Adventures at the WDSA Turner Cup

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Tracy J Gates

I admit it. I wasn’t psyched to play squash this past weekend. The weather in NYC over Mother’s Day was perfect. Sunny. High 70s. Sundresses and sandals were everywhere. Not to mention tourist shorts and sneakers in mid-town, close to … Continue reading →

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Could a Fashion Model Play Squash? Get Real.

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Tracy J Gates

Looking at the photo I took of my squash team the other night, I’m struck how healthy and in-shape everyone appears. Dare I say beautiful. Certainly happy. Our ages span thirty years, but it’s not immediately apparent into what decade … Continue reading →

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wine, women, and (a final) song

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Tracy J Gates

(with photos!) The wine was flowing, the people were clapping, the racquets were flying . . . It appeared to be a typical NYSquash League Women’s 4.0 match. Only it wasn’t so typical on this night; it was the division … Continue reading →

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