By Cid Cardoso, Jr. Those who have read my reviews in the past know that I’m a fan of Hoka running shoes. I like the out-of-the-box concept introduced during a time when traditional companies were jumping on the minimalist bandwagon, and I like the extreme cushioning that the shoes
By Chad Flickinger, MPT, CES, PES As a physical therapist I am often asked, “What is the ONE book I should read about running?” I have not had a good answer, until now. This year I discovered “Anatomy for Runners: Unlocking your athletic potential for health, speed, and injury
The fifth annual Palmetto Half-Marathon will be held April 11-12, 2014. It’s not just a race, but an event to strengthen and support the community. In addition to outstanding participation over the past four years, the event has donated more than $120,000 to local charities and ministries. The out-and-back
Come run one of North Carolina’s true gems, the New River Marathon. All four of the New River races trace the banks of the New River, in the heart of North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains. Ashe County, “The Coolest Corner of North Carolina,” is the stage. Past runners have
Running in Honor of the Fallen and the Fighting. Run in honor and remembrance of those who defend our freedom. This race pays tribute to those who paid the ultimate sacrifice and those men, women and their families who fight for freedom. The race is a scenic, flat course
The fifth annual Allscripts Tobacco Road Marathon and the Bay Six Tobacco Road Half-Marathon presented by Inside-Out Sports will be held Sunday, March 16, 2014, in Cary, N.C. The marathon course is fast and flat, with 10 percent of its runners qualifying for the legendary Boston Marathon. It consists
Run shoulder to shoulder with America’s frontline: U.S. Marines. Marines pride themselves on physical fitness and mission-readiness. The Marine Corps Half-Marathon tests runners’ stamina and endurance. This race exposes runners to life aboard a Marine Corps base, as the course winds through Camp Lejeune, N.C. This course is scenic
Want to enjoy one of the top events in the Southeast? Sign up for the 2014 Quintiles Wrightsville Beach Marathon Madness. The Southeast Tourism Society honored QWB as one of the top 20 events! The Quintiles Wrightsville Beach Marathon and Half Marathon presented by Landfall Realty will take place
November is National Running Safety Month, and locally owned stores in North Carolina are making sure that a little darkness doesn’t slow you down. For most of us, going for a run after dark or before the sun comes up is sometimes the only way to squeeze in a
By Vickie Leff, LCSW (aka RunnerMom) November is a great month to run some road races and Turkey Trots! Before you head off to the start line, here are a few reminders that can help make your race the most successful ever. A little preparation and few surprises will
