By James Haycraft It’s about that time of year: the time where the biggest races of each person’s season are usually taking place. In the South it is probably almost without question the best time of year to be training. As it so happens, many athletes are also coming
By Elizabeth Towe The first thing we can do to reduce incident of injury is begin to be more mindful each day of achieving optimal posture. Explore the position of your skeleton that will minimize the strain, especially on your spine. The most common culprit that we can easily
The Mountains-to-Sea Trail The MST is not just for long-distance hikers. Each year thousands take to the trail for just a few hours, or overnighters. The trail is a linear state park that goes from the Great Smoky Mountains to the Outer Banks. The state is working on a
The 7th Annual ReeseStrong 5K and Gold Ribbon Kid’s Run takes place to fight childhood cancer that has interrupted the lives of families in the community. The race brings awareness to the children’s fight, educates the community about childhood cancer, and helps ease the burden on those who are
The 2015 Rocketman Florida Triathlon takes place on November 15, 2015. Home base of the event is located adjacent to the Astronaut Hall of Fame on State Road 405 in Titusville. The event’s bike ride will have cyclists passing within yards of all of the Kennedy Space Center’s iconic
Mark your calendars! Lottery registration for the Uwharrie Mountain Run opens November 1st. This long-standing east coast favorite winter trail race offers challenging single-track trail runs of 8, 20, and 40 miles in central North Carolina’s Uwharrie National Forest. Rocks, roots, creeks, cookies, and handmade pottery awards make Uwharrie
By Karla Greene Timex watch, that's what a friend calls me. "You take a lickin' and keep on tickin'." I was born with the genetic disease Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD). For many years I had no problems with my kidneys and enjoyed sports, exercising and outdoor activities. As my
Now in the 11th year, this event is a favorite of all North Carolina trail runners. The backdrop for the races is Bur-Mil Park which is a great place for the family to come spend the day in the park while you are off running in the woods. The
Every running surface has its pros and cons. Running exclusively on hard surfaces is tough on joints, and can lead to degeneration and arthritis. However, sticking to soft surfaces can overwork your leg muscles, which can cause overuse injuries. According to Christina Vorobej, MD, of Sports Medicine & Injury
3 Great Fall Races Trail races in North Carolina run the gamut of terrain, distances and scenery. From beautiful greenways to rugged mountains and 5k’s to 50 milers and beyond there is sure to be a race for runners of all abilities all year long. Check out these three
