By Evan Adler Imagine running down the road in the early morning. The dew glistens on the grass in the sunrise’s glow. A peaceful silence accompanies the sound of your feet on the pavement while your heart rate lightly resonates in your head. Now imagine adding a 50-pound sled
“Running is just such a monastery— a retreat, a place to commune with God and yourself, a place for psychological and spiritual renewal.” ― George Sheehan, George Sheehan on Running to Win: How to Achieve the Physical, Mental, and Spiritual Victories Sheehan, the author of “Running & Being: The
By Dana Ayers I’m what is sometimes lovingly referred to as a "Back of the Pack’er." We’re the ones who feel the nips of the race sweepers at our heels, threatening to wipe us off the course for not finishing in time. We are the casual runners, as opposed
by Diana Palka In a few days, I’m getting married. I can hardly believe it’s true – but it is. On May 20th, in a little white chapel – my fiancé and I will promise to love and cherish each other in front of our closest family and friends.
It is pretty hard to look at Facebook these days and not see one of your friends participating in an Obstacle Course Race. Events like the Warrior Dash, Tough Mudder and Spartan Race have catapulted their brands to the forefront of recreational athletics through the use of social media.
by Diana Palka I was never much of an allergy sufferer until I moved south of the Mason-Dixon Line. Growing up on Long Island, I’d get the occasional watery eye or scratchy throat or batch of sneezes. It wasn’t until I moved to Charlotte that I found myself popping
By Matthew Schultheis, PT, DPT Looking back, those years right out of grad school admittedly felt like the golden ones. I was young, settling into a career in sports medicine and was continually working to up my own athletic game, working to reach new heights for myself. Striving to
It is pretty hard to look at Facebook these days and not see one of your friends participating in an Obstacle Course Race. Events like the Warrior Dash, Tough Mudder and Spartan Race have catapulted their brands to the forefront of recreational athletics through the use of social media.
By Carolina Camaro There’s no question that being a female runner brings a very unique set of challenges to the table. There are notable differences in anatomical structure, biomechanics, strength and flexibility that place women at greater risk for injury. In general, women have a wider pelvis, more adducted
By Carolinas Healthcare When it comes to pretty much any activity, the human body naturally takes the path of least resistance — but the easiest way isn’t always the safest, most effective way. For about the cost of a pair of high-end running shoes, you can get a professional
