By Dana Ayers This year held a big change for my normal workout routine and me; I have been deployed overseas with our military. Now I’m somewhere in Afghanistan and find myself re-learning lessons about the importance of fitness against the backdrop of this new environment. I’m appreciating timeless
By Joe Nuss | a year plus into group strength training and yoga at a mega gym I am here to tell you that I have seen some things.
Athletes can expect to race through almost untouched nature. Photo Credit - Visit Finland IRONMAN Announces First Event In Finland Along With New IRONMAN 70.3 Midnight Finish IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Holdings company, recently announced the addition its first event in Finland, the IRONMAN® 70.3® Lahti Finland triathlon. The
By Brian Sain Summer is in full swing and so is riding season in the Blue Ridge. Long warm days mean big miles in the saddle and getting in the best cycling fitness of the year. Many folks come to the mountains to test themselves on the hilliest terrain
By: Carol Lancaster I have been organizing the Meditation and Relaxation group at QuintilesIMS’ Durham office since 2008. I find using meditation techniques has a big impact on managing my stress levels at work, with family, and even in bad traffic. I strongly believe it can be beneficial to
By Chris Newport It’s one thing to be able to swim, bike and run fast, but it’s another thing to string them all together quickly. Whether you’re new to triathlon or you’ve been rocking the multi-sport lifestyle for years, knowing the tricks to smooth transitions can make or break your race.
By Brian Beatty Recovery happens after activity and training. We spend a lot of time creating very specific training and activity schedules carefully crafted for maximum improvement and goal achievement. Having a training plan and being disciplined to it is great. However, remember that effect of training on the
By Jamie Tjalma Cancer. It's a battle. A battle that too many people have to fight. A foe that can be beaten, regardless of outcome. Perhaps said best by Stuart Scott, UNC alum and ESPN anchor, who lost his life to cancer in 2015, "You beat cancer by how you live, why
The human brain is amazing. It powers our movements and thoughts. It motivates us to run longer. It gives us the potential to create and achieve nearly anything. Unfortunately, though, pediatric brain tumors rob many children of these opportunities. Each day, there are approximately 13 new cases in children
By Dana MacCorquodale Tears welled in my eyes as I read the tragic Facebook post. They began to stream down my face against my will. The sobbing rocked my entire body. It became all encompassing. The pain was gut wrenching, blinding. It shook me to my core. It is
