Chapel Hill - March 31 The University of North Carolina’s Association of Nursing Students (UNC ANS) will be holding its first annual Heels for Healing 5k and fun run on March 31. The beneficiary of the race will be BounceBack Kids, a Triangle nonprofit organization that serves children
Raleigh - March 25 The PTA of JY Joyner Elementary School is proud to announce their first 5k run/walk to be held on Sunday, March 25, at 3 p.m. on the JY Joyner school campus at 2300 Lowden Street in Raleigh. The PTA will combine the race
By Duke Medicine Every minute, an American dies of cardiac arrest. We all know that it is in our best interest to prevent heart disease. After all, it’s the most common cause of cardiac arrest in the U.S. Changing the habits of a nation takes a long time,
Dr. Angelina Stevens
By Ellen de Graffenreid Here’s a question for endurance athletes : What motivated you to run 10 miles for the first time? For Ashley Sexton Turner of Columbus, Ga., it was a good cause, a group of friends, and the shared bond of a friend who lost
Gastonia - April 21 By LeeAnn Harris, race director There are many sporting events that raise money for good causes, but few can say they make life better for an entire county by supporting more than 100 nonprofit organizations as part of their event. Run for the Money,
By Brian Schiff It is no secret that women like to look their best. When it comes to footwear, some choose style, while others seek comfort. Currently, high heels and flip flops are very popular across the generations, but the major question is what impact do they
By Elizabeth Towe Objective: Shoulder press with torso rotation will improve rotation between the upper and lower body for running efficiency and encourage rotation throughout the entire column of the spine. The other benefits include improved single-leg balance and stability. Exercise: Begin in a staggered stance with
By Ellen de Graffenreid Jessica Perry of Hudson, MA, is traveling more than 700 miles to run 10 and she thinks it’s worth it! The marathoning mom of 3 wanted to do a charity run and saw the 2012 Wells Fargo Tar Heel 10-miler on UNC Lineberger’s Facebook page.
By Melissa Bell Most of my friends know I can’t stand wearing a triathlon kit; more specifically the shorts truly bother me. It’s true: I have always preferred a swimsuit for triathlons – something about growing up a swimmer makes you think when you put on anything else it