By Chuck Millsaps

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Want another reason to live in the Carolinas? How about a new velodrome? In mid-March of this year, the Giordana Velodrome officially opened in the Riverwalk community of Rock Hill, S.C. Just a few minutes south of Charlotte, this 1,000-acre mixed-use development is situated on the banks of the Catawba River. 

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By Brandon McDearis

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May 29, 2012

Diane Van Deren caught the Cherry Branch/Minnesott Beach Ferry this morning at 9:45, launching her 20th day on the MST Endurance Run. She’s now on pace to reach Jockey’s Ridge Friday at sunrise.

After the 20-minute ferry ride, Van Deren began her 75-mile day on the 20-mile Neusiok Trail, which penetrates the heart of the Croatan National Forest. In the dead of winter the Neusiok is one of North Carolina’s most enjoyable trails. The day after Memorial Day, with a muggy high in the low 80s and afternoon thunderstorms forecast, not so much. Fortunately, she’ll be able to draw on yesterday’s memorable Memorial Day for inspiration and distraction.

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By Elizabeth Towe

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It’s 3:30 a.m. in another North Carolina motel, and another 20-hour workday begins for elite ultra runner Diane Van Deren. Van Deren is on Day 12 of her, hopefully, 21-day effort to run the 1,000-mile(ish) Mountains-to-Sea Trail, and will spend the next 45 minutes or so getting her feet to come to life. So far, she’s covered 388 miles on the Mountains-to-Sea Trail, starting May 12 atop Clingman’s Dome and working her way east, eventually to Jockey’s Ridge, hopefully on May 30.

The trail thus far has been the most challenging she’s encountered — ever. This from an athlete who, in her 10-year career, has done the most challenging races in the ultra running realm, from the 430-mile Yukon Arctic Ultra (she had to pull a 60-pound sled for that one) to the Hardrock 100, arguably the hardest 100-mile race on the circuit. She’s done that one eight times.

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“A 1,000-mile run requires a great support team as well as great gear that can stand up to the continual pounding on the trail. Great Outdoor Provision Co. has been selected as the support for the MST Endurance Run because of our love for North Carolina’s state trail and because we know the gear that is 1,000-mile worthy. But you don’t have to run 1,000 miles to appreciate the Mountains-To-Sea Trail. Enjoy a day-hike along western sections of the trail, where you will find stunning views of Mount Mitchell, or an afternoon walk along the Outer Banks, past Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Whatever your interest, the Mountains-To-Sea Trail provides a pathway to find it.”

Tom Valone, Owner/Founder of Great Outdoor Provision Co.

Here are a few pieces of gear that Endurance Magazine and Great Outdoor Provision Co. recommend for your next adventure on the Mountains-to-Sea Trail.

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