By Thys Wind Wisdom comes with age. At least for me, that also holds true for endurance sports. It seems like yesterday that I was invincible - before overuse injuries sidetracked my training and got in the way of reaching my racing goals and preventing me from simply enjoying
By Brandon McDearis Nearly every country has at least one national dish recognized worldwide. Just as Thailand has pad thai, India is known for curry, and Spain is renowned for its paella, Vietnam has pho noodle soup. Traditional pho is a popular street food consisting of a meat-based broth
By Elizabeth Towe You want to take things off road? Are you ready? You must be able to navigate the terrain. A particular challenge to the core is controlling your body and balance as you move forward over an uneven surface. With this particular exercise we use a ball to create
By Dana Ayers There are many reasons why I run. Sometimes I run just to be in the fresh air and clear my head. Other times I run because I know I need to counteract the caramel mochas I give myself as a treat because work was stressful, or
By Bill Kraus People often ask what types of exercise, how much and how hard, should I exercise to maintain health? What is the best exercise regimen for my health? How little exercise can I get away with? Is walking as good as running? Because they get a lot
By Thomas Henson Jr. I have been road cycling for many years, but my first experience with cycling as a young adult was mountain biking. Back then, I was still young enough to think I was invincible. The cuts and scrapes collected from conquering rocks, roots, and steep trails
Mark your calendars! The 5th annual C2 Survival Race on Saturday, September 17th is guaranteed fun for all! This obstacle-bounding, 3+ mile trail run along Lake Wylie at YMCA Camp Thunderbird will not disappoint those looking for a fun, challenging adventure! Sign up as an individual, team, or youth
By David Piggott I have an unquenched passion for spiritual, mental, and physical growth. Every so often I have to climb the mountain of fear and reach a new peak. Sometimes I don’t find the challenges— they find me! I recall my moment realizing the Capital Trail was something
Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure® is more than a typical 5K. It’s a major event, a celebration of hope and survival. With each step you run, you can help people in the local area who are going through breast cancer. Race for the Cure is Komen’s largest
