Hello, I found my love for running and triathlons several years ago after basic training in the Army. During my training runs for a recent half-marathon, I experienced a feeling of fatigued legs that I ran through with hopes that it would improve over time; however, I still felt
By Elizabeth Towe The Supine Bridge is an exercise where the primary motion is hip extension and the primary movers are the gluteus maximus. Your glutes are the powerhouse movers of your hip joint—they propel you forward in space. You should be using them all day long! During a
Join the fight against childhood poverty in the Lake Norman area. Run, walk or roll in the Mooresville Lake Norman Christian Mission’s Fourth Annual Turkey Trot on Nov. 27, 2014. This fun and fundraising event is a USATF-certified 5k race that allows runners to race in the morning and
By Catherine Rainbow, MD Most runners know to be vigilant in avoiding dehydration, which reduces endurance exercise performance, decreases time to exhaustion and increases heat storage. But overhydration can be just as dangerous for long-distance runners. Sprint or marathon, maintaining a balance is key to a successful run. Dehydration
Nearly 1 million people participated in a Turkey Trot in 2014, far surpassing the nearly 250,000 who participated in a Fourth of July race. Across the United States there are more than 500 Turkey Trots. But, if you are looking to burn the calories you’ll consume at dinner, you’ll
By Cid Cardoso, Jr. The Clifton was recently introduced by Hoka One One with a lot of fanfare around the country. Specialty running stores threw pizza parties and held Clifton nights with demo shoes and giveaways. Loyal Hoka customers rushed to buy new pairs, especially once it became clear
Super-food kale is more popular than ever, which is a good thing, since it’s bursting with vitamins and minerals. Kale comes from the cabbage family, which also includes broccoli, cauliflower, and collards. One cup of kale has just 33 calories, nearly 3 grams of protein, 2.5 grams of fiber,
By Brandon McDearis This month’s recipe is an untraditional take on coleslaw. The raw vegetables, garlic, lime juice and olive oil provide a detoxifying nutritional punch that not only cleanses the body but also protects it with an assortment of antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and other disease-fighting properties. This recipe is
On Nov. 22, 2014, runners will get the chance to trek through the streets and residential neighborhoods of the village of Pinehurst in the Sandhills region of central North Carolina at the Turkey Trot Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and 1-mile race, which marks its 34th annual running in 2014.
By Brian Diaz One of the more often overlooked areas in training plans for endurance athletes is the hamstrings. So many personal trainers and coaches work the quads, calves, and glutes in the lower body but neglect the other component of the lower quadrant, the hamstrings. I'll admit there
