“My confidence in myself soared.” My sister texted me asking if I was interested. I replied, “NO!” Then thought about it a lot and eventually changed my mind. I was scared after I hit “send.” I did not have much support from my family at first; then my son
“The very first Ramblin’ Rose triathlon I competed in was my third triathlon. Ever since I have only competed in Ramblin’ Rose triathlons. They are my favorite races.” Ramblin’ Rose triathlons are great races because they are really organized, the distance is very reasonable to train for and there
By Chase Williams What does Saucony actually mean and how do you actually pronounce it? I feel like I get these questions all the time. The name of the company is a Native American term that means “mouth of a creek or river.” The Saucony Creek runs through Kutztown,
By Elizabeth Towe The new year is a good time to check in with your core strength. Quadruped on the ball is a favorite “fun” exercise to play with finding balance and stillness with core stability. We add the challenge of the alternating arm lift to improve balance, shoulder
“Rambin’ Rose and Tri It For Life showed me that there is no ‘typical triathlete.’ We come in all shapes, sizes and shades.” My first ever triathlon was the Raleigh Ramblin’ Rose. It was such a good experience that I went on to do a total of six triathlons
By Brian Diaz The TRX horizontal pull-up is one of my favorite back exercises because it allows people who may not be able to do a full vertical pull-up mobilize their own body weight and progress toward that goal. The pull-up of any variation is also one of the
I have struggled with my weight since I can remember. Looking back, my battles with food began around the age of 3, when my parents divorced. Food became my comfort, my safety, my refuge and my best friend. I ate as often as I wanted, and often much more
By Chad Flickinger, MPT, CES, PES As a physical therapist I am often asked, “What is the ONE book I should read about running?” I have not had a good answer, until now. This year I discovered “Anatomy for Runners: Unlocking your athletic potential for health, speed, and injury
Antica Pizzeria at Port’Alba in Naples, Italy, is generally considered the world’s oldest pizzeria. It was established in 1738 as a snack stall for street merchants. The actual pizzeria was opened in 1830 in the town center at Via Port'Alba, replacing the street vendors who would make pizza in
By Carolinas HealthCare Knee pain and injury can occur at any time, whether you’re out for a run, playing with your kids or doing some seemingly harmless task around the house. A sudden twist to the knee can cause major pain and lead to a serious injury. “Oftentimes, it’s
