By Vickie Leff You want to start running. Perhaps you are a bit intimidated about beginning a plan, not sure if you can run as far as you’d like. It doesn’t matter whether you choose to walk, run, or combine the two. What’s important is to get moving,
As the dog days of summer wear on, switch from toothpaste-thick energy gels to the smoother all-natural Accel Gel. Scientifically proved to deliver rapid energy to your working muscles, Accel Gel has a patented 4:1 ratio of carbs to protein. Other flavors in addition to the key lime
By Elizabeth Towe Objective: We continue this month with the theme of eccentric training. We want to give the attention to this aspect of training while we are moving into half-marathon, marathon and ultra-distance training for fall races. High hamstring injuries are common in the endurance athlete population.
By Justin Park The A2 Wind Tunnel in Mooresville is one of the few places in the United States where an individual athlete can test how aerodynamic his or her position is on the bike. I recently went to the tunnel because my recent races had revealed
Overnight relay races like the Tuna Run 200 (www.tunarun200.com) are all the rage. An essential piece of gear for nighttime running is a headlamp. The Black Diamond Cosmo is a versatile headlamp with the size and weight of a backup light. Two single-power LEDs and a strong double-power
MUD is a new coffee/mocha-flavored, pre-race meal replacement or recovery drink loaded with protein, natural chocolate, amino acids, premium flax, and three carbs. Produced by Infinit Nutrtition, a company that specializes in custom electrolyte blends for athletes, MUD is a powder blend ready to be your next breakfast
By Brandon McDearis This month’s recipe is an easy way to bring your favorite Greek restaurant home. However, if you want to skip the mess (and the fat) that goes along with frying, then just form the balls, flatten them a bit and lay them on a sheet
Raleigh – Sept. 29, 4 p.m. The Pink Shamrock 5k in the historic Glenwood South and Cameron Park areas of Raleigh is proudly hosted by The Hibernian Restaurant and Pub. Its scenic USATF-certified route features the attractive Cameron Park neighborhood. The event benefits 1in9, a local breast
Charlotte – Sept. 29 Raleigh - Oct. 13 Greensboro – Oct. 20 Durham – Nov. 3 Light The Night Walk is The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s evening fundraising walk to celebrate and commemorate lives touched by cancer. Walkers carry illuminated balloons – red for supporters, white for
Charlotte and Columbia – Sept. 22 Don’t Just Ride, Bike MS On Sept. 22-23, join more than 1,500 cyclists from across the Carolinas to pedal from the greater Charlotte and Columbia, S.C., areas to North Carolina’s Sunset Beach in an epic ride to raise funds and awareness for