By Joscelyne Hauserman Running is tough. It can be both physically and mentally grueling, especially if you live in the south during the summer months. If you’re not daunted by the idea of running in the blazing hot sun, I’m sure the sticky southern humidity has left you questioning
By Hannah Gatens Rounding the loop for the ump-teenth time, Matthew Van de Graaf cursed the Virginia heat and dreamt of the finish line as he made his way through the running portion of a recent half ironman in Williamsburg, Va. Desperate for any kind of motivation, the 21-year-old
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November 5-6 | Savannah, GA February 5 | New Orleans, LA April 29 | Nashville, TN Choose your destination then lace up your running shoes for the ultimate tour of the best global destinations. With more than 30 event locations around the world, the Rock ’n’ Roll Marathon Series combines
By Martin Wileman For many, running is something they do, for others it’s a part of who they are. Hillsborough is home to two such individuals. Elementary school PE teacher, Russell Westbrook, has been teaching for over 20 years. His passion for the sport is evident in the way
By Brian Diaz Many of you watched the Olympics last month and couldn’t help but notice the discolored circles that were showing up on the world’s best swimmers. Their shoulders, back, and chest covered like alien marks all over their body. These marks, although painful looking, are actually helpful
By Rebekah Barriclow I have been wearing calf sleeves, mainly when I run, for 3 years. I would get horrible shin splints and discovered that if I wear calf sleeves and try to be cognizant of having balanced muscle strength in my legs, I can keep the shin splints
By Olivia Shelton Without running, I never would have survived the stressful period of my life known as “graduate school.” I looked forward to the long miles where I dumped the tension accumulating from papers, practical exams, and presentations. Over days, weeks, and years of logging miles, some injuries
By Thomas Henson Like many of us who work long hours and have family obligations, I definitely fall into the category of weekend warrior. Injury prevention is my mantra, and I have learned over the years how important it is to prepare the body for strenuous exercise. The one
I ran because my drill instructor told me in a not-so-pleasant way to do so. I ran in hopes of scoring a perfect score on my Marine Corps Physical Fitness Test (3 miles in under 18 minutes). I ran because the mountain ridge behind the house I grew up
