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Gotta Run: Reagan Bradshaw plans to keep running

Young runners are the future of our sport, and it seems as if there has been less of them for the last 10 years or ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, August 15, 2021 12:00 am

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Freeze: Why biking adventures are so much fun

Day 15 When I chose the Southern Tier trip, I saw some of the challenges and thought that I had done those things before. But ... Read more

by David Freeze, Thursday, August 12, 2021 12:00 am

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David Freeze: Crossing America, one convenience store at a time

Editor’s note: David Freeze, who lives in Rowan County, is biking from the West Coast to the East Coast along the southern border. Email him ... Read more

by David Freeze, Tuesday, August 10, 2021 12:10 am

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Further into New Mexico, Freeze climbs to highest point in the ride

Day 11 — My precious time I’ve been doing some version of these bike adventures for 10 years now. During that time, I’ve learned that ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, August 8, 2021 12:00 am

Lifestyle

Gotta Run: Time, precious time

Have you ever thought about how time is rushing past us? Does it get faster as we get older, or are we just more aware? ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, August 8, 2021 12:00 am

Local

David Freeze: New Mexico brings mostly flat roads

Last morning in Arizona drags on, then New Mexico in the afternoon. People sometimes ask what makes a nice evening motel experience. Last night, I ... Read more

by David Freeze, Thursday, August 5, 2021 12:09 am

Local

Freeze: Day 9 — What makes the best day

First, just a little bit about last night left unsaid. I got to the room very late after struggling with big climbs all day. When ... Read more

by David Freeze, Thursday, August 5, 2021 12:00 am

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Day 8 for Freeze brings trooper, tunnel and more climbing

Day 8 Beat the day before! That is one of my personal goals and I also use it for my personal training clients. But so ... Read more

by David Freeze, Tuesday, August 3, 2021 12:51 am

News

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 ... Read more

by David Freeze, Tuesday, August 3, 2021 12:00 am

Local

David Freeze: More than expected from western heat

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 ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, August 1, 2021 12:05 am

Lifestyle

Gotta Run: Molly Connor is glad to be back on the road

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 ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, August 1, 2021 12:00 am

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David Freeze: Biggest adventure day coming next

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 ... Read more

by David Freeze, Thursday, July 29, 2021 12:00 am

Local

David Freeze begins cross-country cycling journey in San Diego

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 ... Read more

by David Freeze, Tuesday, July 27, 2021 12:10 am

Lifestyle

Gotta Run: Aaron Plummer begins his streak

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 ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, July 25, 2021 12:00 am

News

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 ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, July 18, 2021 12:09 am

Lifestyle

Gotta Run: How does running help depression?

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 ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, July 18, 2021 12:00 am

News

The Wright stuff: Pilot Larry Macon receives FAA’s highest award

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 ... Read more

by David Freeze, Tuesday, July 13, 2021 12:05 am

Lifestyle

Gotta Run: Meredith Bonner ready for big senior year

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 ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, July 11, 2021 12:00 am

Lifestyle

Gotta’ Run: Why so many runners have sleep problems

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 ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, July 4, 2021 12:00 am

Books

EncouragingU: Summer Stories just released

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 ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, July 4, 2021 12:00 am

Lifestyle

Gotta’ Run: Shelia Gillespie has her streak going strong

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 ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, June 27, 2021 12:00 am

Lifestyle

Gotta’ Run: Beating dementia with exercise, round 2

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 ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, June 20, 2021 12:00 am

China Grove

Runners return to downtown China Grove for annual 5K

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 ... Read more

by David Freeze, Monday, June 7, 2021 9:09 am

Lifestyle

Gotta’ Run: Overcoming fitness fears

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 ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, June 6, 2021 12:00 am

Local

Big rigs rumble into the Price of Freedom Museum

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 ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, May 30, 2021 12:05 am

Lifestyle

Gotta’ Run: Main Street Challenge 5K and a Heather Fidler update

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 ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, May 30, 2021 12:00 am

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Gotta’ Run: Frank Adams Jr. has the family genes

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 ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, May 23, 2021 12:00 am

Lifestyle

Gotta’ Run: Listen to your heart!

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 ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, May 16, 2021 12:00 am

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