By Dana MacCorquodale As I entered the frigid water, terror began to creep in. Every muscle in my body began to contract as I tensed up in anticipation of the cold. Even before I submerged myself, I couldn’t breathe. My heart rate rose. My body began to shiver violently. My
By Nandini Kanagaraju After having my second child, I was diagnosed with thyroid disease. I gained 40 pounds and spent the last 10 years struggling to lose weight. I tried many diets, but if I didn’t see results, I would binge eat. This took a toll on my health.
“Proving you can do almost anything you put your mind to. *Also proving you probably put your mind to less ridiculous things than I do, so you've already got that going for you.” # # # By Dana Ayers EDITOR NOTE: Dana is en route to her overseas deployment
Looking to escape the heat this summer? Take a short drive to western North Carolina for a bicycle trip in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Whether you like riding your bicycle on the road, trail, or gravel, the Blue Ridge Mountains have something for you and the town of Blowing
Indianapolis, IN | June 23-24 Charlotte, NC | July 28-29 Baltimore, MD | September 23-24 Grab your bike or walking shoes and get ready to help change the course of cancer this summer. 24 Foundation will be hosting its signature charity non-competitive cycling and walking events in three different cities: 24 Indianapolis
By Norah Cetin Many U.S. cities are seeing an increase in bicycle commuters, according to a U.S. Census Bureau. From 2000 to 2013, bicycle commuting rates in bicycle friendly communities increased 105%. In addition, indoor cycling classes are one of the top group exercises in North America and around
Body Glide’s Skin Glide Body Glide’s Skin Glide acts as a proactive treatment against those pesky minor injuries that prevent you from the getting the most out of your workouts. Its advance formula allows Skin Glide to act as a grease-less hydrating cream that quickly becomes a satin-smooth barrier in seconds
By Brandon McDearis This month’s recipe is a simple procedure for preparing the classic bruschetta. It’s slightly heavy on the balsamic, which adds a bit of sweetness and acidity to contrast the pungency of the garlic and onions. This bruschetta is perfect as a traditional appetizer topped on a
By Elizabeth Towe A critical component of cycling is allowing an efficient circular path of the leg while having a stable core. In this exercise you challenge both the elements of a controlled circle of the leg and a stable core. The goal is to develop efficient power to
From competitive to recreational to luxury tour, there is not shortage of unique cycling events to satisfy all levels of cyclists here in the Southeast. Each of these special events are interesting in their own right but, all have one thing in common— great scenery and good times! The
