By Brian Beatty It is easy to get caught up in the latest technology and equipment to attempt to improve your performance and cycling experience. However, the area that matters the most is the drive train. Not the chain, derailleurs and gears, but the body powering the bike. Adequate
The City of Concord Parks and Recreation Department’s Streetlight 5K will take place on Friday, July 11, at 7:30 p.m. in beautiful historic downtown Concord. The 5k will start and finish in downtown Concord on Means Avenue and will run through the McEachern Greenway and continue on the Downtown
By Elizabeth Towe As the weather gets warmer, we are drawn to spend more time outside on our bikes or chalking up miles running on the road or trails. How can we make that time more effective? We can look at cadence (rate of leg turnover) and the role
Whole-grain barley is a healthy high-fiber, high-protein whole grain that has numerous health benefits. Cooked barley has a chewy texture and nutty flavor, similar to brown rice. Soup is the most popular way to eat barley, but you can use it like any other grain such as couscous or
By Brandon McDearis This month’s recipe is nothing more than a classic risotto. However, rather than using the standard arborio rice (or one of its short-grained relatives), we substitute with the whole-grain pearl barley. The substitution results in a delicious risotto with a pleasant texture and a higher amount
By Cid Cardoso, Jr. Once in a while a product hits the market that is life-changing. I still remember when I saw pictures of the first pair of aerobars in the mid-’80s, followed by an article on how an unknown pro rode almost 3 minutes faster than the favorites
By Brian Schiff Maintaining posture and alignment during a run often proves to be challenging once fatigue begins to set in. Naturally, your body often wants to succumb to gravity and collapse inward. This negatively impacts performance and breathing and may also place undue strain on your back. Fatigued
By Brian Diaz People are drawn to cycling for many different reasons. Perhaps they want to commute to work, maybe they love to participate in triathlons, some may have had injuries that limit their weight-bearing activity, and others use road cycling to gain fitness for mountain biking. I was
Tar Heel 10 Miler Presented by CEP set a new record for participants with more than 6,200 registered runners. This year’s record-setting event had more runners, more spectators, more bands, more sponsors, more fundraising and definitely more fun than ever before! The race also serves as the USATF NC
Quintiles Wrightsville Beach Marathon Madness - USATF NC Half Marathon Championships March 16, 2014 - 6:45 a.m. - Wrightsville Beach, NC http://www.wrightsvillebeachmarathon.com For elite athlete info check website or contact: Tom Clifford - tom@iamwithoutlimits.com USATF NC Prize Money: $4,500 Open: (Men and Women): 1st - $1,000, 2nd - $500, 3rd -
