Reebok-sponsored Bobby Mack, 28, of Raleigh, N.C., won the men’s Beat the Heat 5k race in Winston-Salem on July 20 with an impressive time of 14:35. Nearly a minute faster than the time of second-place finisher Brock Baker, Mack’s time was 22 seconds off his 2012 record of 14:13,
Endurance Magazine caught up with Dirt Divas’ co-vice president, Patty Smith, recently at the U.S. National Whitewater Center, which has more than 20 miles of scenic woodland trails, river views, challenging climbs and exciting descents for riders of all ages and skill levels. It’s one of Smith’s favorite places
Dear Physical Therapist, I have been told by multiple health-care providers and fitness professionals that I am a “pronator.” Several of these individuals have recommended that I transition to a more stable shoe. I have been running in a neutral shoe for five years and occasionally run in a
Remember how important recess was when you were a kid in school? It not only meant a time away from studying, it was also a time to relax and rejuvenate. It’s easy for runners, triathletes, cyclists and swimmers to fall into a routine of planned workouts with specific goals.
By Elizabeth Towe Objective: This exercise is great for running, swimming, kayaking or any activity where there is some form of rotation. Control is required for muscle balance and movement efficiency. We want to improve awareness of abdominal bracing while rotating the torso and recognize the importance of opposing
By Brian Schiff Whether you enjoy hiking, spend time trail running or are gearing up for your next adventure race, building strong ankles should be part of your training regimen. Uneven terrain always poses a risk for injury. While ankle mobility and stability varies individually, a history of previous
By James Haycraft There are three things that make a bicycle feel comfortable: the bike fit, the saddle choice and the apparel. The first and the second are obvious but the third is, for the most part, taken for granted. People are happy to spend thousands of dollars on
By Brian Diaz The TRX Saw is one of my favorite exercises for core activation. When done correctly, it stimulates all the essential stabilization muscles, such as the transverse abdominus, obliques and multifidi – as well as the muscle that we all want to see in the mirror, the
By Brandon McDearis Ingredients: 8 oz rice noodles 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup honey or agave nectar Juice of 2 limes 1.5 T hot chili sauce (such as Sirracha) 2 T sweet chili sauce 1 T rice wine vinegar 2 t fish sauce 1.5 T canola oil (plus
How and why running can help you cope with what life throws at you By Vickie Leff The mental and physical requirements of running align perfectly with tasks that improve your mental health. Setting and attaining goals, experiencing success and overcoming frustration, creating and maintaining motivation – these are
