Begin this year’s cycling season at the 10th Annual Tour de Lure in Marion, N.C., where “Main Street Meets the Mountains.” Marion is located in the Blue Ridge foothills, providing a spectacular route between Marion and gorgeous Lake Lure. Tour de Lure is a 71-mile route, ascending a total of
Pirates, pirates everywhere, from runner costumes to expo decorations and all the way to the post-race party! Pirates rule at this well-organized, professional, fun event. All participants receive a unique finisher medal, great swag and an outstanding event shirt. Two shirts and three medals are earned if you choose
New Balance Windblocker Jacket Neither snow nor rain nor gloom of night can keep you from your run when you’re wearing New Balance’s winter run essential Windblocker Jacket with reflective front zip. A brushed-knit thermal fleece with polyester and spandex along with NB Heat® technology provides the ultimate in
By Gwen Tolman Webster’s Dictionary defines the word “epitome” as a perfect example: an example that represents or expresses something very well. When thinking of someone who is the epitome of Team In Training (TNT), the name Ed Beckley comes to mind. Everyone wonders what impact he or she
Found throughout the tropic and subtropic area, the coconut is a fruit known for its great versatility because of the many uses of its different parts. Many supermarkets sell coconuts in the produce section. Coconuts are relatively inexpensive and not nearly so hard to crack as you might think.
St. Paddy’s Day Engineer 5-Mile Challenge is a grueling off-road race that incorporates Marine-specific physical and mental tests and skills. The course was designed for Marines by Marines. It is a race that that will test your strength and determination! The course will include a variety of obstacles and
By Smruti Shah As endurance athletes, we all train in cycles. Many of us will register for our next event within hours of finishing the last one. It is easy to get caught up with going from one race to another without having a planned training schedule that allows
If you’re interested in a little friendly competition, there is a fun, low-key climbing competition at the end of March in Chapel Hill. The Dixie Rocks 25 at Chapel Hill Community Center takes place March 28 and 29. Climbing starts Friday at 6:30 p.m. and goes on till 10:30
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
It’s that time of year again when I start fleshing out my annual race schedule in pursuit of a new year of endurance sports goals. I had the race of my life at Ironman 70.3 Raleigh last year and PR’s at Belews Lake and Pinehurst International Distance triathlons. I
