By Brian Diaz Revamped and repackaged much differently than the old step routines popular in the ’90s and early 2000s, group training classes are back. While you still might see an occasional leotard or leg warmer out there, there is a great variety of choices at your
By Brian Schiff Injuries and extended down time can be a curse for avid runners. Unfortunately, if you train long enough, it is likely that you will experience both. Common agents of bodily harm include stress fractures, tendonitis, muscle strains, arthritis, back pain, and even surgery, to
By Brandon McDearis This month’s recipe is a lightened-up version of a classic party food. Spinach artichoke dip always feels like a guilty pleasure, as it should, since it usually consists of mostly cheese and mayonnaise. However, with a little adjustment, the flavor can remain without the regret
View from the Pros First-year pro Kelly Fillnow, 29, of Charlotte has her own coaching business and recently founded a nonprofit called RunningWorks. Her 9:29:49 finish at Ironman Austria was an amateur record. Here’s what she had to say about Charlotte: “I believe that Charlotte is one of
Population (Winston-Salem): 229,617 Median House or Condo Value (Winston-Salem): $143,200 Median Gross Rent (Winston-Salem): $645 Weather: Winston-Salem gets a few more days of snow than Raleigh and Charlotte, but its average of only nine days of snow per year hardly qualifies it as a winter wonderland. Athletes
Population: 731,424 Median House or Condo Value: $175,600 Median Gross Rent: $811 Weather: With an average of only five and a half days of snow per year and generally mild winters, Charlotte is an awesome city for year-round training. With the right gear to ride in winter,
View from the Pros Tara Martine is a 30-year-old aspiring pro triathlete living in Greensboro, N.C. Martine, a registered dietitian, works part-time at an adult day health facility, where she plans the menus and snacks and provides nutrition education. In 2010, she was the first overall female
Population (Raleigh): 403,892 Median House or Condo Value (Raleigh): $214,900 Median Gross Rent (Raleigh): $845 Weather: With an average of only 7.5 days of snow per year and generally mild winters, you can’t beat Raleigh and the Triangle for year-round training. While you’ll certainly need the right
View from a Pro - Justin Park Justin Park is a 31-year-old professional triathlete living in Chapel Hill. He’s been a pro for four years and ranks his 2010 course record (4:01:53) at the White Lake Half as one of his best local finishes and his third
300-Yard Swim / 20k Bike / 5k Run Tanglewood Park, Clemmons – Sept. 16, 8 a.m. All of us have had someone in our life who has made a difference. This person took the extra time to listen, to help, and to give of themselves to improve another’s life. We often