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A new ride begins! San Diego to St. Augustine in about 40 days
My trusted bike, the long haul Surly, is on the way to Bernie’s Bike Shop near the beach in San Diego. My plane ticket is ...
My trusted bike, the long haul Surly, is on the way to Bernie’s Bike Shop near the beach in San Diego. My plane ticket is ...
I got an email a few nights ago asking me to address how running or exercise can help depression. I immediately thought that any day ...
SALISBURY — About 62 years after his first airplane ride, Larry Macon was named a “master pilot.” On Monday at the Mid-Carolina Regional Airport, Macon ...
Meredith Bonner started at East Rowan High as a freshman basketball player and was, in her own words, unhappy with her skill. She continued to ...
I have been reading quite a bit lately about runners who don’t get enough sleep. Why? Because I am one of them and have begun ...
Readers may recognize the names of some of the writers who came together to create “EncouragingU: Summer Stories.” It was written by Doug Creamer, David ...
Over the years, I’ve written about all types of runners, representing all speeds and all ages. Shelia Gillespie and her husband John are my nearest ...
It’s common that I get a few comments each week from those who aren’t serious runners but read this column anyway. The quantity of those ...
The 22nd annual edition of the Main Street Challenge 5K returned to China Grove on Friday night. Originally started by Ricky and Edie Smith at ...
I worked at the YMCA for about four years and one of the best conversations revolved around getting started in fitness. Fear and concern usually ...
By David Freeze For the Salisbury Post Weaver Road, between Patterson and Millbridge roads, is usually a sleepy and quiet road on Saturday mornings. And ...
China Grove’s 22nd Annual Main Street Challenge is on tap for Friday evening. Usually the largest 5K in the county, this race has a long ...
The first time I saw Frank Adams Jr. run, I thought immediately of his grandpa, long-time sportswriter and well-known runner Ed Dupree. Frank favors his ...
Having a few poor runs is just part of being an everyday runner. Sometimes things just don’t click and some or all of the outing ...
The South Rowan High School Future Farmers of America has a certain reputation in the school’s coverage area for taking on projects, large and small. ...
My running heyday (that means the best timed results) was back in the mid-’80s through the ’90s. I was mostly a self-taught runner, although a ...
One of my favorite things to do each year is returning! The dragonboat festival is set for July 24. Our running club members look forward ...
Long before the coronavirus became an issue, I had a regular monthly column following two people on an extended wellness journey. We had some fun ...
After 45 years of running, I have a pretty good handle on what works for me and why I run in the first place. That ...
Eating before exercise is something that comes up in every group class and with almost every individual I work with. We all need to eat ...
It is always exciting for me when I see a young runner who enjoys the whole aspect of racing. I first met Brayden Self a ...
Our latest beginning runners class is going very well. Attendance is up from the fall and it is sure exciting that spring is here. I ...
Through January and February, the 2020 road racing season was off to a great start. Salisbury’s signature running event, Winter Flight, had been a huge ...
If you are missing sleep either through struggling to switch off at night or waking up with something on your mind, you need to be ...
The wet weather of the winter and cold temperatures always make me look forward to spring. Just in the last couple of weeks, the longer ...
Over the years of running and coaching, I get asked a lot of questions. One of my favorites goes something like this, “I’ve noticed that ...
Frank Ramsey thought Salisbury was a great place to grow up, with lots of activities for youngsters, like Little League and Pony League baseball. All ...
Last Saturday, mid-morning, I started getting texts from other runners. For a few weeks, many locals with lots of miles and marathons were keeping up ...
College football Week 10 action includes six games with AAC teams. Read below for up-to-date the top performers…
The Boston Celtics (4-1) hit the court against the Charlotte Hornets (2-2) as double-digit, 11.5-point favorites on Friday,…
The Oklahoma City Thunder against the Portland Trail Blazers is one of nine strong options on today’s NBA…
There are several strong matchups on today’s NBA schedule, including the Chicago Bulls playing the Brooklyn Nets. Ready…
The New Orleans Saints (2-6), who have dropped six games in a row, square off against the Carolina…