By Alisa Wright Colopy, MA, MPH In July 2013, Austin Harrell, 18, enjoyed a unique perspective on his world while doing inverted push-ups. Within seconds his life also turned upside down when he suffered an ischemic stroke, an incredibly rare medical event for a healthy teenager. Austin, an ever-smiling
By Catherine Duncan Have you ever been at a race awards ceremony and been thrilled for the winners in the masters groups, or been hiking in the woods and come across a mountain biker who has been eligible to be a member of the AARP for decades and thought
In July 1988, the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) started building the Interstate 485 Outer Loop around Charlotte. By the end of this year, the final segment of this 67-mile highway will be complete, closing the loop around North Carolina’s largest city. To commemorate the completion of this
By Madison Maxwell and Jennifer Dackor This healthy twist on traditional buffalo wings will impress both carnivores and vegetarians at your next football viewing party. Roots Mango Sriracha hummus provides a delicious balance of sweet and spicy flavors while thickening the glaze and batter. This recipe serves two to
CEP Merino Wool Compression Sock CEP, a world leader in compression sportswear, recently released its all-season merino wool compression sock line. Built on the same foundation of graduated compression as its industry-leading running products, CEP uses a blend of merino wool and technical yarns to create outdoor, run and
The City of Concord Parks and Recreation Department’s 5 Alarm 5K will take place on Saturday, Nov. 1, at 9:30 a.m. in beautiful historic downtown Concord. The 5k will start and finish in downtown Concord on Means Avenue and will run through the McEachern Greenway and continue on the
<Photo by Harper Lee Libbert> The sixth annual Continental Divide Trail Race not only served as the North Carolina Trail and Mountain Championships, but also the USA 10k Trail Championships. This provided top NC trail runners a chance to mix it up with some of the best from around
Photo by Tim Kilduff Their names were written on the corners of his racing bib. Martin. Sean. Krystle. Lingzi. The memory of the four killed last year helped carry Meb Keflezighi to victory in one of the most memorable victories in the 118-year history of the Boston Marathon. Meb
The fall season is upon us, and as the weather continues to cool, more people will be taking up running. Experienced runners will be shooting for a personal best or maybe a Boston Marathon qualification. Whether you are looking to start running for the first time or qualify for
Enjoy a fabulous full-day event and help the Lake Norman Fire Volunteer Department. Whether you run, ride or enjoy the infectious rhythm of headliner Eddie Money or the many other local bands, come out to run and say “thank you” to the firefighters who, on a voluntary basis, work
