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David Freeze: Finally a day that met expectations
Day 7 I met first light this morning on the way out of Wickenburg, Arizona. I knew my maps called for a mostly flat and ...
Day 7 I met first light this morning on the way out of Wickenburg, Arizona. I knew my maps called for a mostly flat and ...
Day 4 I had a plan to attack big heat on the hottest day yet. My goal was to cross the desert at its most famous ...
Molly Connor is one of my longest-term friends in running. She was very active in Salisbury events for many years, either racing or volunteering. Molly ...
I have decided that California isn’t my favorite state, not even close. I started out from Pine Valley this morning. I will admit to spending ...
My flight west on Monday morning went well until just before the initial descent into San Diego. A passenger collapsed just as he passed my ...
Almost two years ago, I met Aaron Plummer on an assignment to cover his daughter’s health problems. Merritt was 3 years old at the time ...
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 ...
The Los Angeles Chargers and the Atlanta Falcons take the field in one of many compelling matchups on…
Wednesday’s contest between the Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs (3-3) and the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats (2-4) at Hard Rock Hotel Riviera…
The Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs (2-5) will attempt to halt a four-game road losing skid at the Appalachian State…
The Davidson Wildcats (4-0) will look to extend a four-game winning streak when visiting the No. 24 Arizona…
The Miami Heat (7-8) visit the Charlotte Hornets (6-11) in a matchup of Southeast Division teams at Spectrum…