TOP ATHLETE – Olivia Kayye

2019-03-09T08:19:29-05:00Spotlight|

Olivia Kayye   Ten-year-old Olivia Kayye is a fifth grader who lives in Chapel Hill, NC. FAVORITE WORKOUT: My favorite workout is a 200-meter swim (choice), a 1 1/2- to 3-mile bike, and a 1- to 2-mile run.   FAVORITE RACE: My favorite races are the Swim for Smiles

RECIPE – Open-Faced TEA Sandwich

2019-03-08T13:00:53-05:00Nutrition|

By Brandon McDearis   As a professional chef, I am almost always guaranteed to get asked one of three questions each week. People always have to ask me: What is your specialty? What is your favorite thing to cook? And, what do you like to eat when you get

WELLNESS – The Emotional Runner’s Circle

2019-03-09T08:22:23-05:00Wellness|

By Angelina Stevens In the past few months, I have re-ignited an old flame. As I write this article, I am filled with nervous excitement and anticipation, all topped with a thin layer of pure nervous fear. I have spent the last 3 months falling back in love with distance running and preparing for

YOGA – Balancing Lunge

2019-03-09T08:23:25-05:00Wellness|

  By Sage Rountree   Last month, we looked at a low-lunge position designed to bring balance to the hips through the range of motion needed for an efficient running stride and pedal stroke. This month, we’ll add on.   From a split-stance lunge, front shin parallel, let your

Training the Inside AND Outside

2019-03-08T13:03:20-05:00Training|

By Brian Diaz, MPT, CSCS   As the year is coming to a close, I am proud to say that I have witnessed and trained several athletes who made the jump to endurance events and completed their first 5K, half marathon, or triathlon this year. What a wonderful accomplishment

INSPIRATION – The Most Inspiring Hero

2019-03-08T18:14:36-05:00Inspiration|

By Gwen Romeo As a staff person for Team In Training (TNT), I come across many inspiring people. It humbles me to witness the sacrifices our participants make in order to train for an endurance event. For those who don’t know, you have to give up a lot of

NUTRITION – Is Sugar Bad for You?

2019-03-08T13:00:52-05:00Nutrition|

  By Maria Doyle   Food manufacturers are proposing a new Front-of-Package (FOP) food-labeling program. The new labels will highlight four nutrients: calories, sodium, saturated fat, and trans fat, but not sugar, despite the fact that sugar consumption has risen dramatically in recent decades.   Sugar consumption in the

FEATURE – Caitlin Chrisman

2013-06-10T19:43:10-04:00Features|

Can a Vegetarian Medal in the Marathon? By Joe Nuss   I’m supposed to be talking with 24-year-old Caitlin Chrisman about running.  We’re supposed to be talking about her recent marathon at Twin Cities where she qualified for the Olympic Time Trials (she bested the B Standard of 2:46

RECIPE – Vegan Tiramisu Cupcakes

2019-03-09T08:58:19-05:00Nutrition|

Vegan Tiramisu Cupcakes (From Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World / Photo by Kim Hummel)   Cupcake 1 cup soy milk 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour 2 tbsp cornstarch 3/4 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1/3 cup canola

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