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David Freeze column: Found — the site of a historic mill

For most of my life, history has fascinated me. I read all the time, book after book, and most have some historical element. And I’ve ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, August 30, 2020 12:00 am

Columns

Gotta run: Pushups drive magical transformation

Elaine Brown has been a long-time friend and member of Salisbury-Rowan Runners. Also a W.G. (Bill) Hefner VA Medical Center employee, she currently helps organize ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, August 23, 2020 12:00 am

Columns

Gotta run: Edie Brantley Smith finds her home

One day I walked into the Amoco, now a BP, convenience store in China Grove and wondered why Edie Bateman was in town. I knew ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, August 16, 2020 12:00 am

Health

David Freeze column: Robin and Isaac no more; meet Charles Newsome

Sometimes things just don’t work out. I had mentioned earlier that the hot and humid days of summer are hardest for exercise beginners if at ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, August 9, 2020 12:00 am

Health

Gotta’ Run: Humidity and other updates

Running is a daily struggle right now with the oppressive south Florida-style humidity. On a recent morning, I planned to do 5-6 miles but tempered ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, August 2, 2020 12:00 am

Lifestyle

Gotta’ Run — Blumenthal goes a very long way

The Last Annual Heart of the South (HOTS) is a 340-mile unsupported journey run in which participants had 10 days to finish. Participants parked cars ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, July 26, 2020 12:00 am

Health

Gotta’ Run: The best kind of sibling rivalry

Noah Julian is the reigning Rowan Country high school runner of the year. This fall, as a senior, he welcomes his brother, freshman Eli, to ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, July 12, 2020 12:00 am

Health

Robin and Isaac: Time for a solid rebound!

Just a week after running the Shiloh Missions 5K, Robin Satterwhite and Isaac Miller have closed out the month of June, halfway to their year ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, July 5, 2020 12:00 am

Faith

David Freeze: Shiloh Missions 5K breaks long Rowan race drought

Usually spring and early summer in Rowan County are filled with weekend running events. Faith is always busy during the week leading to the Fourth ... Read more

by David Freeze, Monday, June 29, 2020 12:00 am

Lifestyle

Gotta’ Run: Smart exercise in heat and humidity

Last week’s column about my struggle with dehydration during heat and humidity generated considerable response. This issue can derail nearly everything we do including overall ... Read more

by David Freeze, Monday, June 22, 2020 8:13 pm

Lifestyle

Gotta’ Run: A real-life hydration issue

There is always something good about living in an area where we can experience all four seasons. I used to joke that each month was ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, June 14, 2020 12:00 am

Lifestyle

Gotta’ Run: Addressing common knee pain

Many of you know Robin Satterwhite from the Post’s 2020 wellness program that she shares with Isaac Miller. Robin didn’t make a lot of progress ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, June 7, 2020 12:00 am

Lifestyle

Robin and Isaac: Moving forward with best month yet

Usually the two folks participating in the Salisbury Post wellness program have lots of alternatives for exercise. With the YMCA and the Forum shut down ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, May 31, 2020 12:00 am

Lifestyle

Gotta’ Run: Red Hot Mamas hit the road for charity

Two of my best female running friends in Salisbury have decided to try something with new with their long-distance relay group, The Red Hot Mamas. ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, May 24, 2020 12:00 am

Columnists

David Freeze: Huge hay crop showcases teens’ strong work ethic

Rowan and surrounding areas have been busy with a bumper spring hay crop for the last two weeks. Hay-making equipment has been running at a ... Read more

by David Freeze, Monday, May 18, 2020 2:41 am

Lifestyle

Gotta’ Run: Local races now pending the virus

By the end of May, we are usually winding down a successful series of spring races and other events. Spring 2020 may end up with ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, May 10, 2020 12:00 am

Lifestyle

Robin and Isaac: A month of no gyms, mixed results

Robin Satterwhite and Isaac Miller have finished four months in the Salisbury Post wellness program. The time has flown by quickly but neither participant is ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, May 3, 2020 12:00 am

Lifestyle

Gotta’ Run: Matthew Weaver needs his running and walking

Most of us know Matthew Weaver as an extremely talented piano player and singer. Over the last decade or so, I have enjoyed his music. ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, April 26, 2020 12:00 am

Lifestyle

Gotta’ Run: A sense of purpose and how you can help

Normally the local runners club would be focused on races and other active events this time of year. Between March and May, we had at ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, April 12, 2020 12:00 am

Lifestyle

Freeze: Robin and Isaac — Time to dig deep!

By David Freeze For the Salisbury Post Fitness has gone into a never-before-seen world of no gyms and no group activities, all just as Robin ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, April 5, 2020 12:00 am

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Gotta’ Run: There is always something good

While all of us have been limited by the state and national response to the coronavirus, we are still fortunate. Yes, we are! I will ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, March 29, 2020 12:00 am

Columnists

David Freeze: Biking journey across all 50 states hits its end

The Big Island of Hawaii is the nation’s largest island, with an area of 4,028 square miles. It has the world’s tallest mountain from ocean ... Read more

by David Freeze, Tuesday, March 24, 2020 12:00 am

Columnists

David Freeze: Tanzania pastor’s prayers answers by China Grove church

China Grove First Baptist Church began the process of looking for a new pastor in November 2018 and entered into a month of prayer. The ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, March 22, 2020 12:00 am

Columnists

David Freeze: Bike rental comes out cheaper than expected

I had been curious for the last two nights about a bunch of tall palm trees with Christmas lights wrapped around them. After dark last ... Read more

by David Freeze, Friday, March 20, 2020 12:00 am

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David Freeze: Break from biking to enjoy scenery

Friday didn’t have much bike riding here in Hawaii. About 6 miles total, which seems like a paltry amount. I wanted to take a good ... Read more

by David Freeze, Monday, March 16, 2020 12:00 am

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David Freeze: Visit to smallest post office

Today (Thursday) felt more normal with a great mix of people and scenery. And some challenges and surprises too. To begin with, my butt is ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, March 15, 2020 12:00 am

Columns

David Freeze: Gotta Run

Running and back pain Two of my current personal training clients want to become runners but are experiencing back pain issues. I had another topic ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, March 15, 2020 12:00 am

Columnists

David Freeze: Uphill climb followed by heavy rain

Following the best sleep yet since I arrived in Hawaii, I had big plans for today (Wednesday). After a healthy meal the evening before in ... Read more

by David Freeze, Friday, March 13, 2020 12:01 am

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