By Brian Diaz As winter approaches, many of you have already entered the “off-season”. For some, that means letting off the gas of the regular routine of structured runs, bikes, and swims. Some try cyclocross or mountain biking at this time and look for the competitive edge over peers
By Diana Palka Dear Saucony Triumphs 10, I don't really know how to start. I have been sitting here for hours this morning, trying to figure out the best way to reach you and I have typed and re-typed this letter more times than I count. All that I
By Catherine Duncan What’s the latest on running shoes? Minimalist? Super cushion? Stability or motion control? How much drop? In recent years, there has been a significant amount of interest and research related to shoes and the impact on injuries. The end result seems to point to “get the
Comfort. Comfort. And comfort! Those are the top three criteria for picking a running shoe, says Garath A. Maenpaa, MD, a sports medicine specialist at Carolinas HealthCare System’s Sports Medicine & Injury Care. “Picking a running shoe can be complicated,” says Dr. Maenpaa. “There’s a lot of conflicting information out there.
On September 11th, runners from across the country will converge at Grayson Highlands State Park to compete in the annual Blue Ridge Relay, a 208-mile relay race from Wytheville, Virginia to Asheville, North Carolina. The course consists of 36 different fixed routes or “legs,” ranging from 4 to 10
Every running surface has its pros and cons. Running exclusively on hard surfaces is tough on joints, and can lead to degeneration and arthritis. However, sticking to soft surfaces can overwork your leg muscles, which can cause overuse injuries. According to Christina Vorobej, MD, of Sports Medicine & Injury
3 Great Fall Races Trail races in North Carolina run the gamut of terrain, distances and scenery. From beautiful greenways to rugged mountains and 5k’s to 50 milers and beyond there is sure to be a race for runners of all abilities all year long. Check out these three
By Brittany Youngman To each their own. There seems to be a bit of segregation in the running community as runners find a niche that fits. Whether it's based on distance or terrain, runners seem to stick to their guns when it comes to exploring outside the comfort zone.
By Brian Diaz Late summer into early fall is a time where the heat can become unbearable. Some of you head indoors for the treadmill or wake at the crack of dawn so that the temperature isn’t as bad. A growing number of you, however, are heading to the
By Martin Wileman In the beginning It was Lauren’s idea to get a group of friends together to discuss entering a team in the Tuna 200 Relay, a 200-mile relay race from Raleigh to the coast, teams of 12 or less. Some of us were all gung ho, ‘Yeah,
