The American College of Sports Medicine predicted 2016 fitness trends with a focus on wearable technology and high-intensity interval training. That’s part of the success behind Orangetheory Fitness’s exponential growth across the United States. Currently, there are about 420 studios. CEO David Long forecasts 500 to 550 studios by
The cover of Endurance Magazine’s October 2012 issue features “Chuck”, who homeless at the time and participating in an inspiring new organization called, RunningWorks. Now, Chuck is employed and housed thanks to Meredith Dolhare, the founder of RunningWorks. Dolhare, an accomplished endurance athlete, wanted to feature a RunningWorks participant
By Elizabeth Towe You’ve decided to do a 200+ mile relay race and you recruited 11 other people along for the journey! You will train to run the distance and you will plan your team logistics. It’s a sweaty, fun, story-filled 2 days to plan! Have you thought about
<Photos by Tamara Lackey | Tamara Lackey Photography> The cover of Endurance Magazine’s October 2012 issue features “Chuck”, a homeless man at the time who was participating in an inspiring new organization called, RunningWorks. RunningWorks was created by one of the world’s most accomplished endurance athletes, Meredith Dolhare, and uses
By Amanda Kerr Laura Cordes knows endurance. She knows a thing or two about what it takes to push yourself – physically and mentally – to stay the course and go the distance. But about a year ago, Cordes started having lower back pain after years of cycling. As
Soon the Bike Virginia Tour will celebrate its 30th birthday. During those years an estimated 20,000 participants have explored Virginia’s scenic, historic, and rural roads on two wheels. The Right Blend of Hotels and Camping Camping has always been a core part of the event with about 50% of
Step 1. Gather your materials: 1 piece of 6”x12” corrugated cardboard, tape measure, and chalk or crayon. Step 2. Place cardboard on bench (chair, steps, etc.) then sit down on the cardboard with your feet elevated (so knees are above hips). Your end position should look similar to your
By Dana Ayers I’m what is sometimes lovingly referred to as a "Back of the Pack’er." We’re the ones who feel the nips of the race sweepers at our heels, threatening to wipe us off the course for not finishing in time. We are the casual runners, as opposed
How would your high school or middle school child like to have the opportunity to ride and race on a mountain bike team with his or her peers? Does your child love to ride a bike, but you just don’t have the time, the skill or the experience to
How would your high school or middle school child like to have the opportunity to ride and race on a mountain bike team with his or her peers? Does your child love to ride a bike, but you just don’t have the time, the skill or the experience to
