Local
Rowan County women make memories at Monday’s Boston Marathon
BOSTON — Katie Efird ran her first Boston Marathon last year and loved it. Danielle Soroka had never been but wanted to try it. Maleah ...
David Freeze, Author at Salisbury Post
Lifestyle
An amazing day for the West Rowan Bible teachers
5K, Fun run raise record proceeds Saturday morning, April 6, dawned clear and cool as well over 300 runners began arriving at the West Rowan Elementary ...
by David Freeze, Saturday, April 13, 2024 12:00 am
Lifestyle
Gotta’ Run: Conclusion of Julians’ Europe running adventure
Last week, the Julian family shared the beginning of a weeklong European running vacation. Rebekah, Scott, Hope, Eli and Noah make up Rowan’s premier running ...
by David Freeze, Saturday, April 13, 2024 12:00 am
Lifestyle
Gotta Run: Julian family enjoys a European running vacation
Rowan’s premier running family enjoyed a very special vacation, and the details are worth sharing. Mom, Rebekah, is owner of the Lazy Five Vets and ...
by David Freeze, Saturday, April 6, 2024 12:00 am
Lifestyle
Gotta’ Run: Accurately measuring a 5K race course
Things are much different with races these days from when I began running in 1979. 5Ks are all the rage now and there are lots ...
by David Freeze, Saturday, March 23, 2024 12:00 am
Lifestyle
Gotta’ Run: What happens when big rain and a race come together!
We have been fortunate over the years with rain. I remember lots of forecasts for big rain that fizzled out. I remember only one that ...
by David Freeze, Saturday, March 16, 2024 12:00 am
Business
Eye in the sky: IOMAX debuts another border patrol plane
MOORESVILLE — The plane is a Cessna Caravan 208B EX, and is loaded with the latest technology. Jamie Bishop, IOMAX vice president of engineering, said, ...
by David Freeze, Sunday, March 10, 2024 12:00 am
Lifestyle
Gotta’ Run: Outdoor walking safety tips
It is time to go walking. Longer afternoons and better temperatures are here. Springtime is awakening around you. Grab a friend and you can motivate ...
by David Freeze, Saturday, March 9, 2024 12:00 am
Lifestyle
Gotta’ Run: Spring beginning runners class and more
By David Freeze A few warmer days have a lot of folks starting to think about getting in shape for the beach and other warm ...
by David Freeze, Saturday, March 2, 2024 12:00 am
Lifestyle
Kassidy Sechler is still fighting
8th Annual Love Thy Neighbor fundraiser will support her on March 16 It didn’t take long for those organizing the 2024 Love Thy Neighbor to ...
by David Freeze, Saturday, March 2, 2024 12:00 am
Lifestyle
Gotta’ Run: Time is ticking on the Daily Mile
Since I reported that the Daily Mile is no longer a part of the day at Rowan Salisbury Schools, I have received many comments, every ...
by David Freeze, Saturday, February 24, 2024 12:00 am
Lifestyle
Gotta’ Run: Treadmill transition to running outside
I often get questions about the treadmill versus running outside, and they seem to peak about this time of year. Here is some good information ...
by David Freeze, Saturday, February 17, 2024 12:00 am
Lifestyle
Gotta’ Run: Closing details on Winter Flight 2024 and upcoming race info
New Sarum Brewing, Catawba College, Rowan Helping Ministries and 341 participants all came together on Sunday afternoon, Feb. 4, for Rowan’s biggest running event, the 41st ...
by David Freeze, Saturday, February 10, 2024 12:00 am
Lifestyle
Gotta’ Run: Winter Flight, Rowan Helping Ministries and the Daily Mile
Winter Flight weekend, it’s finally here! Sunday’s 41st Annual New Sarum Brewing Winter Flight 8K usually gathers a big crowd and among them are some ...
by David Freeze, Saturday, February 3, 2024 12:00 am
Lifestyle
Gotta Run: Time to go run Winter Flight!
Salisbury and Rowan runners have known about the Winter Flight races for a long time. Most races have a much shorter lifespan, simply because there ...
by David Freeze, Saturday, January 27, 2024 12:00 am
Lifestyle
Gotta’ Run: Winter Flight welcomes renowned ultramarathoner as race starter
The 41st Annual New Sarum Brewing Brewing Winter Flight event is not all about the races on Feb. 4. Saturday evening, Feb. 3, has plenty ...
by David Freeze, Saturday, January 20, 2024 12:00 am
Lifestyle
Gotta’ Run: Who is allowing the Daily Mile to die?
I wrote a column in 2018 and several since about one of my favorite projects ever! Working with partners that included Healthy Rowan, Vulcan Materials, ...
by David Freeze, Saturday, January 13, 2024 12:00 am
Lifestyle
Gotta’ Run: Winter Flight races and revisiting vitamin D
Salisbury and Rowan’s signature running event is now less than a month away. The 41st Annual New Sarum Brewing Winter Flight 8K, 5K and Fun ...
by David Freeze, Saturday, January 6, 2024 12:00 am
News
Resolution 5k gets 2024 rolling
SALISBURY — Just short of 100 runners and a couple dozen volunteers came out to The Forum early morning on Monday, Jan. 1, with two ...
by David Freeze, Wednesday, January 3, 2024 12:10 am
Lifestyle
Gotta’ Run: Going for a walk at Rowan Helping Ministries
On Saturday, Dec. 9, five guests from Rowan Helping Ministries participated in their first ever 5K. The Santa Run at Sloan Park boasts a beautiful ...
by David Freeze, Saturday, December 16, 2023 12:00 am
Lifestyle
Gotta’ Run: We’re in the middle of a battle!
Have you ever realized that we are in a battle during the holiday season? A battle for our own best self! Most Americans gain 2.5-3.5 ...
by David Freeze, Saturday, December 9, 2023 12:00 am
Lifestyle
Gotta’ Run: Another sizzling cross country season for the Catawba Indians
Catawba College Coach Jason Bryan and both his men’s and women’s cross-country teams finished off another fine season on Saturday, Nov. 18, at the Tom ...
by David Freeze, Saturday, December 2, 2023 12:00 am
News
Thanksgiving Day Butterball 5K has record attendance
The Forum hosted runners from 11 states and the District of Columbia on Thanksgiving morning. With a record 384 registered runners, the race was able ...
by David Freeze, Thursday, November 30, 2023 12:00 am
China Grove
Popular Christmas on the Homefront returns to Price of Freedom Museum
Christmas on the Homefront is back again for the next two Sundays at Price of Freedom Museum. Live Christmas music will again be featured in ...
by David Freeze, Wednesday, November 29, 2023 2:36 pm
Lifestyle
Gotta’ Run: Another sizzling cross country season for the Catawba Indians
Coach Jason Bryan and both his men’s and women’s cross-country teams finished off another fine season last weekend on the Tom Rutledge Cross Country Course ...
by David Freeze, Saturday, November 25, 2023 11:56 pm
Local
David Freeze: A day in the life of a homeless person
By David Freeze For the Salisbury Post SALISBURY — Pam Bradshaw is 56, from Salisbury, and she’s making progress. Bradshaw has been at Rowan Helping ...
by David Freeze, Saturday, November 25, 2023 11:42 pm
Lifestyle
David Freeze: What I’m thankful for
What I’m thankful for: Salisbury being designated a national Runner Friendly Community again. First awarded in 2018, Salisbury is one of only 45 cities in ...
by David Freeze, Saturday, November 25, 2023 5:29 pm
Lifestyle
Gotta’ Run: Running in the cold and more
Out on the farm, we had three mornings with lows in the 20s this past week. I’m sure we will still get some more warm ...