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David Freeze: Lots of driving and a little cycling but the 48th state is in the books

After a pleasant night at the Tuxedo Motel in Tuxedo, New York, I went along Route 17 for an early run Monday at 56 degrees ... Read more

by David Freeze, Tuesday, July 31, 2018 12:00 am

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David Freeze column: Headed to Vermont in quest of the 48th cycling state

Earlier this year, after all the big cycling trips, I had just one state on my mind. Of the lower 48, it’s the only state ... Read more

by David Freeze, Monday, July 30, 2018 12:00 am

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Football camp resumes despite founder’s serious accident; ‘Backyard Boys’ starts fourth annual camp

SALISBURY — Martin Rogers doesn’t remember June 15. But most of the boys and parents who attended Tuesday afternoon’s popular Backyard Boys football camp certainly ... Read more

by David Freeze, Thursday, July 26, 2018 12:00 am

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David Freeze: Gotta Run

An amazing performance It isn’t often that I see something in a local race that is simply amazing. It does happen on occasion, but I ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, July 22, 2018 12:00 am

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Down to two, Karen and Mary make steady progress

Half of the year is complete for Karen Leonard and Mary Burridge as their July workouts have begun. June was an interesting month with some ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, July 8, 2018 12:00 am

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David Freeze: Gotta Run

Dealing with the heat and humidity I had hoped to avoid this subject but the summer heat and humidity has already been hanging around for ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, July 8, 2018 12:00 am

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Local family hosts Kidsave Colombian orphan

CHINA GROVE — Juan Estiven is 12 years old, a Colombian orphan with little chance of being adopted in his own country. He’s not much ... Read more

by David Freeze, Friday, July 6, 2018 12:00 am

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Shiloh Run for missions is Saturday

Shiloh Reformed Church of Faith is set to host its Run for Missions 5K on Saturday, June 30, at 8 a.m. A half-mile fun run for ... Read more

by David Freeze, Monday, June 25, 2018 12:00 am

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David Freeze: Gotta Run

Getting the most out of young runners Running coaches are a rare breed. Good ones are even rarer. Lots of runners know something about running ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, June 24, 2018 12:00 am

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Girls find plenty of fun in masonry

By David Freeze For the Salisbury Post SALISBURY — Masonry student EmmaGrace Amos decided that her church needed a fire pit. For hot dog and marshmallow ... Read more

by David Freeze, Saturday, June 23, 2018 12:00 am

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David Freeze: 15 days of traveling is not enough in Nevada and Utah

It doesn’t happen often, but when it does, I have to do something about it. Nevada and Utah both are about dry climates that are ... Read more

by David Freeze, Friday, June 15, 2018 12:00 am

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David Freeze: Everything comes together for a strong finish

First things first. I just had a monstrous pineapple milkshake from a place called the Iceberg in St. George, Utah. It was a funny pineapple, ... Read more

by David Freeze, Thursday, June 14, 2018 12:00 am

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David Freeze: The calm before the storm

Editor’s note: Salisbury’s David Freeze is in Nevada and Utah for another running and bicycling adventure. Tuesday was an easier day, and I even slept ... Read more

by David Freeze, Wednesday, June 13, 2018 12:00 am

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David Freeze: A new state and three more mountains

Although my room at the Whispering Elm Lodge on Sunday night in Baker, Nevada, was wonderful, I didn’t sleep too well. The most challenging day ... Read more

by David Freeze, Tuesday, June 12, 2018 12:00 am

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David Freeze: A shorter day Sunday leads to a big one today

Editor’s note: Salisbury’s David Freeze is in Nevada and Utah for another running and bicycling adventure. Baker, Nevada, has about 68 residents, not counting those ... Read more

by David Freeze, Monday, June 11, 2018 12:00 am

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David Freeze: Gotta Run

Things to ask a runner, but beware what you might get There are certain things that runners like to talk about. In fact, if you ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, June 10, 2018 12:00 am

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David Freeze: Wind causes havoc and a worn out bicycle rider

Editor’s note: Salisbury’s David Freeze is in Nevada and Utah for another running and bicycling adventure. After a great night in the Ruby Hill Motel, ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, June 10, 2018 12:00 am

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David Freeze: A slow day speeds up quickly

After submitting my story Thursday night from Austin, I went exploring. The first item on my list was Stokes Castle, built in 1897 to resemble ... Read more

by David Freeze, Saturday, June 9, 2018 12:00 am

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David Freeze: An exciting and challenging day ends with a milkshake

My third day on the road was the best yet. For once, scenery dominated the ride. The only conversations were brief and to the point. ... Read more

by David Freeze, Friday, June 8, 2018 12:00 am

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David Freeze: A change of plans nets unique lodging

Sometimes my eyes are bigger than they should be. I went to sleep Tuesday night with potential plans to take on at least 110 miles ... Read more

by David Freeze, Thursday, June 7, 2018 12:00 am

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David Freeze: State No. 46 is in the bag

My first day back on the bike seat netted Nevada as state No. 46 in the big bag of states I have cycled. I had ... Read more

by David Freeze, Wednesday, June 6, 2018 12:00 am

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David Freeze: A visit to Virginia City, once the richest city in the world

Darryl Fisher took me for a flight at sunrise Monday morning in his Piper Cub. In short order, we flew straight toward the sunrise, saw ... Read more

by David Freeze, Tuesday, June 5, 2018 12:00 am

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David Freeze column: Fantastic mountain scenery and Edwards Air Force Base

Editor’s note: Salisbury’s David Freeze is in Nevada and Utah for another running and bicycling adventure. An early flight out on Sunday took me to Porterville, California, for ... Read more

by David Freeze, Monday, June 4, 2018 12:00 am

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David Freeze: More challenges of running uphill to come

After hours of anticipation, I got to run my first leg of 7.5 miles, ending at about 6,000 feet. As the seventh runner to hit ... Read more

by David Freeze, Saturday, June 2, 2018 12:00 am

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David Freeze: Reno/Tahoe Odyssey run follows ups and downs of Nevada countryside

It’s been a couple of months since my run/walk across North Carolina was completed. Exactly two months, as a matter of fact. I had stated ... Read more

by David Freeze, Friday, June 1, 2018 12:00 am

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Let’s Ride Rowan offers bike training for kids

SALISBURY — Janet Gill said the excitement had been building all day. Her twin granddaughters, Anna and Ava Gill, received bikes for Christmas but had ... Read more

by David Freeze, Wednesday, May 30, 2018 12:00 am

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Ageless Aviation makes another Salisbury Memorial Day visit

SALISBURY — Alma Prevette hadn’t been so excited in quite a while. At 94 years old and the widow of World War ll veteran Lewis ... Read more

by David Freeze, Tuesday, May 29, 2018 12:00 am

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Memories of Ed Dupree highlight his memorial 5K

Ed Dupree loved running and racing, and he loved people. On Saturday, Dupree’s presence was felt throughout the Ed Dupree 5K Memorial Run for Hospice. ... Read more

by David Freeze, Monday, May 21, 2018 12:00 am

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