I have been running for many years, however, I am not really sure why I started. When I began I didn’t know where I was going, or when I would get there but, I knew it felt good and things made sense when I was done! Metaphorically speaking, this
The Entertainment Capitol of the World only shuts down its most iconic road - Las Vegas Blvd, AKA “The Strip”- for one private event each year, and this is it. The combination of a world-class course under dazzling neon lights with live, non-stop entertainment from start to finish provides
By Dana Ayers One thing I’ve learned in life is sometimes you have to stop focusing on what you’re doing; instead fixate on why you’re doing it. The why can carry you through the what, but it’s not always easy. If you’ve ever had your eyebrows waxed, this will
What is my “Why?” My why is because I want to save my children the pain and burden of having to care for a sick parent. Two years before my father passed away, my family and I took on the duty of caring for him as he suffered from
By: Michael Phinney Last November my family flew to Tempe, Arizona to cheer me on during Ironman Arizona. It was my first attempt at a full distance triathlon after competing in several Olympic and sprint distance races. Both the swim and bike legs went well, considering the rainy 55°
October 23, 2003 forever changed my life in an instant. That was the day we lost the oldest of our six kids in a tragic car accident. Chris was 19. When you suffer the loss of a child, you experience overwhelming emotions that crash over you like a tidal
I started running for one reason and one reason only: I wanted to complete a 5K. So armed with a Couch-to-5K program I began my journey. That was five years ago. That first 5K turned into multiple 5Ks, followed by a smattering of 10Ks, then my first half marathon
The 2016 Paws for Life 5k Road Race and One Mile Dog Walk is scheduled for Saturday, October 29. This event features a competitive, certified 5K course and a family-friendly one-mile walk. All of the proceeds from the event go to support the Franklin County Humain Society and the
Each year, seriously ill children from around the world come to Charlotte to receive advanced medical care. Often, these children must be away from home for weeks at a time while receiving treatment. It can be a stressful and scary period for these young patients and their families. Luckily,
By Joe Philpott Why do we run? When asked, I suppose runners would give a myriad of answers to that question, such as: I love the competition. I am trying to lose weight. I want to be able to fit into that dress for my daughter’s wedding. We enjoy
