The 2014 Endurance Magazine – USATF North Carolina Long Distance Running Championship Series is set once again. The series will consist of seven races ranging from road mile to marathon with one trail event. The races are spread across the state from the mountains to the coast. The kickoff event will be
“Amidst a busy season of competing, I knew that the excitement and inspiration involved with a Ramblin’ Rose event would be unparalleled.” Balancing work and training is a constant battle, but I strongly believe you should make the time to pursue a passion. For me, this means 4 a.m.
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“I've never done a 5k; this race was my first ever!” I was living in Hawaii and had to move home because I was having severe health problems. I took one trip to a cardiologist and had to have emergency open-heart surgery. Doctors couldn't believe I was still alive.
“The encouragement and inspiration that you feel from other women is motivating and empowering. It is awesome to experience the challenge and feeling of success when you finish.” Stephanie wanted to improve her health and habits during her senior year of high school before going away to college. We
“I was also inspired by my son’s recent bone marrow transplant to do what I didn’t think I could do.” I had never swam laps before and had to learn how to do that. Also, I had been battling plantar fasciitis for over a year and got acupuncture to
By Emily Wegmann and Sarah Talley Do you: Leak when you jump or run? Wear a pad to make it through an exercise class? Feel something ‘falling out’ after a workout? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may need to give your pelvic floor some
“The women of Ramblin’ Rose and Tri It For Life are the most amazing group of people you will ever meet. The race is filled with so much energy and support you will want to run/walk/crawl across that finish line and scream ‘I am a triathlete!’” My most memorable
Grand Prix Series Trifecta consists of three extreme races: Extreme Endurance Challenge (Feb. 8, 2014), St. Paddy’s Day Engineer Challenge (March 15, 2014), and the MARSOC Mud, Sweat & Tears (April 26, 2014). Together, these three races will test your strength, stamina, endurance and commitment. What makes this series
“The positivity that is instilled once you cross that finish line stays with you and spills over into daily life.” I was initially recruited by friends to join “Tri It For Life” because I was looking for a big fitness goal to keep me motivated. I am constantly telling
