Photo by Sarah Coppola for Tamara Lackey Photography By Tiffany Tyler Driving through a summer rain, Jeremy Boyd thought he was just going to get a pizza for dinner; but as Coldplay’s song, “Fix You,” came through the stereo speakers, an idea came to him that would affect his life
Like many, I typically approach the 9/11 anniversary with a sense of dread but also with a desire to take action. I was working just a few minutes outside of Washington, D.C., that day. When the plane crashed into the Pentagon, it destroyed the side of the building I
By Brandon McDearis Finding the right recovery drink can be tricky. While there are many on the market these days to choose from, not all provide anything more than a little electrolyte replacement with a lot of sugar and artificial flavoring. One ingredient that is missing from most of
By Brian Diaz It’s been over a year since I first introduced the TRX crunch in this column. This month, I’m giving you a great modification and one of my most often used suspension trainer exercises for endurance and multisport athletes. The TRX Suspension Trainer should be extended to
By Carolinas HealthCare System Achilles tendonitis, plantar fasciitis and stress fractures are three of the most common overuse injuries that plague runners. But, according to Christina Vorobej, MD, with Carolinas HealthCare System’s Sports Medicine and Injury Care, there are many ways to keep your intensity up, while lowering your
The Twin City Track Club was proud to have 683 runners register for the 2014 Beat the Heat 5k! The race served (again) as the NC USATF 5k Championships and this year the TCTC offered a $1,000 incentive to any USATF member and NC resident that could best the
By Jennifer Dackor Hummus is the perfect family-friendly, busy-schedule, back-to-school snack. Here are a few simple, hummus-inspired ideas to get kids excited about eating healthy. Try using Roots hummus, produced in Asheville, North Carolina, to make these snacks even more irresistible. Hummus stripes: Spread colorful stripes of Roots spinach,
By Elizabeth Towe Are you having a nagging tightness or discomfort in your upper hamstrings? Before you begin ramping up the miles for your fall distance event, take the time to take care of these early symptoms before they turn into pain or strain. These symptoms are often a
By Chase Williams In 2011 Saucony introduced their Cortana line of shoes as a lightweight trainer that can be used daily. Over the past three years this shoe has become one of my favorite shoes to rotate. I tend to rotate at least three to five pairs at a
Great ride, great cause. The Tour de Springs is an annual bicycle ride held by the Ruby C. Hunt YMCA that is scheduled this year for Saturday, Sept. 20, at 8:30 a.m. Its purpose is to raise awareness and funds for community causes like LIVESTRONG at the YMCA, a
