By Elizabeth Towe Objective: We are going back to basics of core integration. Think of the core as any of the muscles that help stabilize and support the spine, hip joint and pelvis. This exercise reinforces spinal alignment and core control of the hips and pelvis.
Course DESCRIPTION The Outer Banks is at sea level and the point-to-point course is mainly flat. There are two points of course elevation. The first is in Nags Head Woods Preserve, around mile 12 of the marathon course. The second is crossing the Washington–Baum Bridge leading to Roanoke Island
By Brandon McDearis Couscous is often overlooked as a grain option in the American diet. While it is associated more with ethnic cuisines, especially that of Morocco, it is easy to find in any supermarket and can be used with a variety of different flavors, making it very
Second Annual Gobbler Guide Widely regarded as the first-ever Turkey Trot, the YMCA Turkey Trot in Buffalo, N.Y., celebrates its 116th running this year, making it the longest-running foot race in the United States, even older than the Boston Marathon. True “turkey trots,” however, date back to the 1700s
Second Annual Gobbler Guide Widely regarded as the first-ever Turkey Trot, the YMCA Turkey Trot in Buffalo, N.Y., celebrates its 116th running this year, making it the longest-running foot race in the United States, even older than the Boston Marathon. True “turkey trots,” however, date back to
By Joe Nuss After shutting down the second relay point at the inaugural Duke Medicine Ramblin’ Rose Half-Marathon, I made my way to the finish line, where I was greeted by a sea of pink shirts on the lawn beside the Durham Performing Arts Center. The city
Course Description The Raleigh City of Oaks Marathon and Rex Healthcare Half-Marathon event, the city’s premier distance road race, sets off on Sunday, Nov. 6. The marathon and half-marathon are USATF-sanctioned events and USATF-certified courses. The marathon is a Boston-qualifier. The event now includes: Four-person marathon relay News
By Cid Cardoso Jr. Hammer Nutrition has been in the forefront of nutritional supplements geared toward endurance events for years and has been a popular choice among athletes. With its origins in 1987, with the introduction of E-Caps, Hammer Nutrition Endurance Fuels was formally launched in 1995. The
By Brian Schiff Most runners have no trouble finding the motivation to hit the pavement for a training run. After all, the fresh air, changing scenery and open road serve as a great personal escape from the world or simply a great way to start the day. However,
By Brian Diaz Many athletes, from the first-timer to the experienced marathoner, struggle with what to do after a marathon or at the end of the season. There is a reason why great marathoners like Ryan Hall run only a couple of marathons a year. Marathons are exhausting,