Blog entries

EVENT PREVIEW - 24 Hours of Booty Charlotte - July 26-27

Joe Nuss — Thu, 23 May 2013 07:00:00 +0100

28 million people worldwide are affected by cancer. But you can join the thousands of riders who have saddled up to raise funds for the fight! 24 Hours of Booty is a family-friendly 24-hour cycling event that takes place on a closed 3-mileRead More...

SUSTAINABILITY OF YOU - Getting to the bottom of “Cyclist’s Syndrome”

Joe Nuss — Mon, 20 May 2013 07:00:00 +0100

By Emily Wegmann, MPT, OCS and Sarah Talley, PT, DPT

Whether you are a novice rider or compeRead More...

FEATURE - The Comeback Kid

Joe Nuss — Fri, 17 May 2013 07:00:00 +0100

D.C. Lucchesi

LL Cool J didn’t to want to call it that, but at some point in our athletic careers we&rsquoRead More...

EVENT PREVIEW - Lake Norman Excursion and 5K Mooresville, N.C. - July 13

Joe Nuss — Wed, 15 May 2013 07:00:00 +0100

There are many reasons that people are attracted to cycling and they are as varied as we, the riders, are. Perhaps two of the most common reasons are the freedom our bicycle grants us Read More...

3 Things

Joe Nuss — Mon, 13 May 2013 07:00:00 +0100

New Balance 890v3

The New Balance 890v3 brings peak performance to every run. With REVlite midsole and an ABZORB crash pad plus a comfortable, seamless upper, it’s lightweight and fast, mile after mile. The soft anti-microbial material around the ankle collar and tongue proviRead More...

FEATURE - Pedaling Past a Disability

Joe Nuss — Fri, 10 May 2013 07:00:00 +0100

By Jennifer Kirby

Knowing Read More...

EVENT PREVIEW - Ride Without Limits

Joe Nuss — Wed, 08 May 2013 07:00:00 +0100

Ride Without Limits is a cycling event for the whole family. Hit the road with us to spread awareness, raise money and celebrate our friends and neighbors overcoming disabilities and mental-health challenges to live without limits!

By Gabe Staub, MS, RD, CSSD, CSC

EVENT PREVIEW - “color my run” Charlotte - June 1 & Raleigh - June 15

Joe Nuss — Sat, 04 May 2013 07:00:00 +0100

“color my run” is a popular series of urban 3k and 5k fun runs in which thousands of participanRead More...

TRX TIP - TRX Bicep Curl

Joe Nuss — Sat, 04 May 2013 07:00:00 +0100

By Brian Diaz

Functional application: Side plank strengthens lateraRead More...

Doing Well by Doing Good: Counting the Right Things

Joe Nuss — Fri, 03 May 2013 07:00:00 +0100

By Thomas Henson

Efficient cycling requires sufficient total-body strength and endurance. Weakness in the shoulders, torso and hips will negatively impact performance and contribute to postural deficiencies. As fatigue sets in, gravity only magnifies poor posture and flawed techniquRead More...

NUTRITION - Green Egg Omelet

Joe Nuss — Thu, 02 May 2013 07:00:00 +0100

By Brandon McDearis

This month’s recipe is a different take on the classic omelet. Instead of sautéing the greens, you simply blend them with the eggs to get a green consistency throughout. The texture of the omelet is slightly different, but in a good way, and the nutrients in the vegetables hold up better when cooked this way, as they are not Read More...

FEATURE - Doing Well by Doing Good

Joe Nuss — Wed, 01 May 2013 07:00:00 +0100

The endurance-sports community has an amazing propensity for doing good. When tragedy strikes, like the horrific bombing in Boston, people and businesses in the endurance-sporRead More...

GEAR REVIEW - Garmin 910 XT W/O HR: $399

Joe Nuss — Wed, 01 May 2013 07:00:00 +0100

By Chad Kufen

EVENT PREVIEW - Bull City Race Fest

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 07:00:00 +0100

The fun starts and finishes on the lawn at DPAC, across the street from the American Tobacco Campus

The course features downtown Durham’s historic treasures.

Downtown Durham sets the stage for food and fun!

RUNNING - 5K Fatigue? Here’s What Could Be Next!

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 07:00:00 +0100

By D.C. Lucchesi

You’ve had your fill of run-of-the-mill 5k’s long ago. Marathons, mud ruRead More...

MUD RUN GUIDE - Part 8

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 07:00:00 +0100

Spartan Beast

Charlotte – Nov. 9