Twenty-nine-year-old Sean Chastain of Raleigh, N.C., is a solar tech with Yes! Solar Solutions in Cary who says he runs to stay healthy, push himself physically and stay sane. “I ran some when I was a kid, if you call flailing, scrawny legs running,” says Sean, “but around 23
On Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014, the Navy-Air Force Half Marathon and 5 Miler will be returning to Washington, DC, for its third consecutive year and 11th annual event. It launches the military’s fall running events in Washington, DC, and is a perfect training run for the Marine Corps Marathon
By Lindsay Mumma, DC You have a training partner who is the same age and weight as you; you log the same number of miles per week, do the same cross-training, run the same hills, and take the same amount of time to warm up and cool down. So why
5K to raise funds for student service trips to Nepal and Sam’s House The first Run for the Children, presented by Prestige, will take place on May 3 at 9 a.m. in downtown Burlington, N.C. This fundraiser will provide two Alamance County High School students the opportunity to travel
By Catherine Duncan Shoes for running and walking are one of the most frequently changing pieces of sports equipment. As researchers learn more about our gait mechanics, shoe designs are constantly being modified (and often improved), using new technology and materials. Our shoes should be helping us run better,
The City of Concord Parks and Recreation Department’s Bunny Run 5K will take place on Saturday, April 19, at 9:30 a.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
Men’s Skechers GOrun Ride 3 Running Shoes The next generation of Skechers GOrun Ride has enhanced Resalyte cushioning to go the distance. The upper provides lateral and medial support for stability during long- or short-distance runs while maintaining breathability. GOimpulse sensors and pillars have been repositioned on the outsole
By Sarah Hart Jack Haddock was active in his younger years. He grew up in Charlotte, earned his degree from Appalachian State, and then settled in Davidson with his family. Year after year, Jack worked hard in his career and spent time with family and friends; however, he noticed that his
What we’ve always believed about chocolate is true – it makes you happy! Dark chocolate contains several chemical compounds that have a positive effect on your mood and cognitive health. Phenylethylamine, the same chemical your brain creates when you feel like you’re falling in love, can be found in
Nakenge Robertson of Durham is a 39-year-old research associate at UNC-Chapel Hill’s Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute. She runs to gain mental clarity and to de-stress. “Running gives me a chance to either think about everything or nothing,” says Nakenge. “Everything is always better after a run.” Nakenge
