The Get Heeled 5K supports active living, community outreach and families affected by childhood cancer. Here the competition is not among the participants but against cancer. Runners and walkers do not register for the GH5K to compete. There are no numbers on bibs and no timing chips to capture
An Ironman 70.3 Raleigh triathlete traverses part of the event’s spectacular run course by the N.C. Art Museum before an amazing downtown finish to thousands of cheering spectators. More than 2,300 athletes from around the world (43 states and 15 countries) traveled to Raleigh for the race and were
By Jennifer Kirby The story of Jessica Ekstrom’s passion for using headbands to fight childhood cancer starts with her internship as a college freshman at Walt Disney World. “That’s how I became connected with Make-a-Wish,” the foundation that grants wishes for children diagnosed with life-threatening medical conditions, she explains.
By Brandon McDearis Soup is generally not something that we think about eating in the middle of summer. However, cold soups can be a refreshing treat during the midst of a heat wave and the preparation could not be easier. Gazpacho is a delicious way to eat a variety
I started training for Ironman 70.3 Raleigh a little more than six months ago. At the time, I hadn’t run for more than 20 minutes at a shot since the night my father lost his battle with cancer. I held him in my arms and said goodbyes for myself
By Brian Diaz This move is one of the best for getting activation of the shoulder stabilizers. Swimmers, cyclists, rowers and obstacle-course athletes alike will be strong when it counts! For the external rotation “W,” start the movement standing and facing the TRX anchor point. The handles should be
By Cid Cardoso, Jr. I’ve been a fan of Hoka running shoes now for probably more than three years. Since I first put them on for a trial run, at the urging of triathlon guru and Slowtwitch founder Dan Empfield, I have been a convert. Maybe it’s age, or
Dear PT, I joined a training team and have raised more than $2,000 for the organization’s charity. I am in the last month of training and have had knee pain for about two weeks, especially during long runs. It’s my first marathon and I have raised all of this
By Elizabeth Towe Objective: Mountain Climber Slides are a great dynamic core exercise. We take the traditional mountain climber and put your feet on a slide board to emphasize spinal stability with hip mobility, without spine flexion. Exercise: In a prone position, put your hands
28 million people worldwide are affected by cancer. But you can join the thousands of riders who have saddled up to raise funds for the fight! 24 Hours of Booty is a family-friendly 24-hour cycling event that takes place on a closed 3-mile loop. From 1 mile to 100
