<PHOTO CREDIT>Photos by Juan Carlos Briceno for Tamara Lackey Photography I was super-stoked to see Chapel Hill, NC, resident Joy Cox on NBC’s “Spartan: Ultimate Team Challenge” this summer. Cox, a step-sister to Rob Lindauer, owner of Surf & Adventure Co. in Virginia Beach, participated in the event which
By Elizabeth Towe In this exercise we are adapting a basic core exercise to practice finding ‘the zone’ or achieving ‘Flow’ state when you do any activity. The key concept is to allow your mental focus to turn inward to your breath. The goal is to simply pay attention
By Brandon McDearis This month’s recipe may sound familiar, yet many people do not know what ratatouille is other than a French culinary term, and a popular children’s movie. Ratatouille is really nothing more than a stewed vegetable dish that originated in the Provencal region of France. It has
By Brian Wheelock I feel selfish sometimes when I get orders to deploy. Yes, I miss my kids, fiancée, family and friends and all the memories. But, my day-to-day responsibilities change, and it affords me a different focus on my life. I’ve been in the Marines and the Navy
The Naughty & Nice 5K run is on a certified course around scenic Camp Lejeune. The race starts at Wallace Creek Fitness Center. Following the even will be the presentation of awards for the race as well as to the winners of the 2016 Grand Prix Series. For registration
By Brian Beatty There are many things that draw us off-road and nourish our individual needs. Life’s lessons can be refined and practiced with clarity as we move in nature. The variability of terrain can be both a challenge and an enjoyment. The roots, rocks, sticks that look like
Tis the running season! The 33nd Annual YMCA Mistletoe Run in Winston-Salem, NC is a festive holiday tradition that includes a Half Marathon, 5K and Fun Run on Saturday, December 3, 2016. The long-standing community event is known for its beautiful course that travels through historic neighborhoods, Reynolda Village,
By Joe Philpott When I get injured and can’t run or (horror of horrors) have to miss a race, I am tough to be around. I pout. I scowl. I fuss. The grouch is in the house! Yes, I become an irritable curmudgeon. I suppose my behavior is somewhat
By Jon Hill I thrive on challenges and I love to run. It was only a matter of time before these two passions collided. This is the story of my first ultra-marathon. Having moved roles in Quintiles, I relocated to Singapore in 2012 and was looking for a new
The Remembrance 10K pays tribute to those who paid the ultimate sacrifice and to those men, women and their families who continue to fight for freedom. The Remembrance 10K Run is a scenic flat course that winds through Camp Johnson and historic Montford Point. Show your support for America’s
