For me, a simple change in weather is reason enough to go out for a run. When I noticed the beautiful red, orange and yellow leaves on Rainwater Drive in Raleigh, I parked my car on a side street and ran the hilly golf course neighborhood. Cold inclement weather
By JoE Silva There’s nothing unusual about finding Chad Andrews up early and prepping for the next wave of athletes to arrive at TotalCyclist, the training center he’s piloted in Charlotte for the past six years. What is different about today’s session is that all of the
A Carolina Tradition Continues Wells Fargo Tar Heel 10-Miler, Presented by CEP Compression Sportswear, Featuring the Fleet Feet Sports 4+ Mile Run North Carolina’s Premier Running Experience The Fifth Annual Wells Fargo Tar Heel 10-Miler, presented by CEP Compression Sportwear, featuring the Fleet Feet Sports 4+ Mile Run,
By Cid Cardoso, Jr. During the last few years, using “power” to gauge performance and measure effort when cycling has become increasingly common. One cannot watch a stage of the Tour de France without hearing the commentators and experts discuss the power outputs of different riders. Coaches are
By Brian Schiff Running form is a hot topic in running circles today. There are many different body types and styles across the spectrum of recreational runners. The million-dollar question is, what form (if any) is preferable for maximal performance and injury prevention? Locally and nationally, researchers
By Victor Jimenez A stable pelvis is the base of power production on a bike. Think of your legs as the engine and your torso as the engine mount. Without the “engine mount” you cannot produce any power on the pedals. A key to pedaling efficiency If
Objective: We are exploring the recruitment of the core musculature for stabilizing the spine and pelvis. Last month we were back to the basics of core integration. This month we will begin exploring subtle imbalances of strength, flexibility or both side to side in the core musculature, using the
By Brandon McDearis As the days begin to get a bit shorter and cooler, the craving for soup each week often increases. This month’s recipe is super-easy to prepare, very light, and a bit more flavor-intensive than a traditional tomato soup. It makes for a great addition
These are some of the items you might consider using on a typical snowshoe outing: A pair of properly fitting snowshoes suited to your expected use, e.g., hiking/trekking, running/racing or backpacking. A pair of hiking boots, snow boots or running shoes. Most any style of footwear will fit into
By Mark Elmore You run. Or, you train for triathlons or cycling. Regardless of your primary sport, I have an alternative that is sure to spice up your winter: snowshoe racing. You heard right. In North Carolina, you ask? Absolutely. North Carolina boasts a number of fine ski resorts