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China Grove’s Gary Lowder finds success with beach music

By David Freeze For the Salisbury Post CHINA GROVE — Singing in the choir at First Baptist Church in China Grove was Gary Lowder’s first ... Read more

by David Freeze, Monday, May 23, 2016 12:05 am

Columns

Gotta Run: 10 things I’ve learned about runners

Remember that the 15th Annual Bare Bones 5K is on tap for Saturday at Knox Middle School. The run/walk benefits Relay for Life and kicks ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, May 22, 2016 12:05 am

News

Great Berry Bicycle Ride at Patterson Farm Saturday

Bike riding opportunities for everyone will be available at Patterson Farm on Saturday morning, May 21. Non-competitive ride distances include 20, 45 and 65 miles ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, May 15, 2016 1:04 am

Columns

David Freeze column: Jennifer and Michelle add another month of success

When last we totaled up the progress at the end of March, both Jennifer Payne and Michelle Patterson were confident that April would be a ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, May 15, 2016 12:00 am

Columns

Gotta Run: A bike ride for all and the Queen of Rowan County racing

On Saturday, the third annual Great Berry Ride, benefiting the United Way and Rowan Hospice, takes off from Patterson Farms. This year, organizers have plans ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, May 15, 2016 12:00 am

Local

Cool and flat makes fast at TWAM 5K

Runners always hope for good conditions and push for fast times at the Teens With a Mission 5K in Salisbury. On Friday night, cool temperatures ... Read more

by David Freeze, Monday, May 9, 2016 12:00 am

Columns

Gotta Run: Training young runners is Kevin Marsh’s passion

There are no local races this coming weekend. With the Buck Hurley Triathlon and the TWAM 5K already completed early in the month, there is ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, May 8, 2016 12:00 am

Columns

Gotta Run: Lots of local people feel the need — but why?

Today is the Buck Hurley Triathlon at the JF Hurley YMCA. It is a wonderful event and will include both seasoned and first-time triathletes. Look ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, May 1, 2016 12:00 am

Health

A big day for the Julians at Millbridge 5K

Eli Julian grabbed his first 5K win on Saturday morning at Millbridge Elementary School. Julian, now 10 years old, held the lead from start to ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, May 1, 2016 12:00 am

Health

“Choose Your Own Adventure” workshop

On Monday, April 25, from 5:30-7 p.m., Rowan Public Library will host “Choose Your Own Adventure,” the fourth workshop in the 2016 Learn. Act. Grow. series. ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, April 24, 2016 12:00 am

Local

Local runners overcome challenges to complete Boston Marathon

By David Freeze For the Salisbury Post     Stuart Perkins had his race planned out, right down to his running pace for each segment ... Read more

by David Freeze, Tuesday, April 19, 2016 12:00 am

Lifestyle

Rock Your Sox at Knox 5K has record turnout

A sparkling and sunny Sunday afternoon brought out the largest crowd in the history of the Rock Your Sox at Knox 5K and fun run. Organizers had ... Read more

by David Freeze, Monday, April 18, 2016 2:21 pm

Columns

Gotta Run: Two friends headed to Boston Marathon

There are plenty of opportunities to lace up your running shoes for a challenging race or walk. This afternoon, head over to Knox Middle School ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, April 17, 2016 12:00 am

Business

Accelerate Fitness: A venture to complete a dream

After once working in a gym environment complete with a physical therapist, massage therapist and chiropractor, Salisbury’s Delaine Fowler knew exactly what she wanted to ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, April 17, 2016 12:00 am

Lifestyle

On they go: Jennifer and Michelle making strides

By David Freeze For the Salisbury Post I expected good efforts from Jennifer Payne and Michelle Patterson when they signed on to improve their overall ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, April 10, 2016 12:00 am

Columns

Gotta Run: Dan Roseman recalls the Antarctica Marathon

We have some interesting and different races coming up in the next few weeks. A street and greenway 5K, an adventure mud run and a ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, April 10, 2016 12:00 am

Health

Novant Health Rowan leaders joins wellness challenge

By David Freeze For the Salisbury Post A simple conversation between Corporate Wellness Nurse Val Velte and Director of Surgical Services Jean Young fostered an ... Read more

by David Freeze, Thursday, April 7, 2016 12:00 am

Health

Sonny Ali captures first win at UMW 5K

On a picture-perfect day at City Park, Salisbury’s Sonny Ali won his first 5K with a time of 19 minutes and 46 seconds. This was ... Read more

by David Freeze, Monday, April 4, 2016 12:00 am

Columns

Gotta Run: Sleep’s importance and Catawba’s cross country coach

I had just mentioned last week that the flattest and fastest 5K course in the county was coming up next Saturday. Officials cancelled the East ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, April 3, 2016 12:00 am

Business

The Forum gym celebrates 20 years

Owners Matt Marsh and Steve Safrit opened a Gold’s Gym franchise in 1996 and maintained that relationship until 2006, when they rebranded the location as ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, March 27, 2016 12:00 am

Columns

Gotta Run: Upcoming races, strength training and importance of recovery

We are headed into the busiest part of the spring racing season. March 26 has a brand new one called the Mt. Hope Church 5K ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, March 20, 2016 12:00 am

Lifestyle

Accepting the Challenge: Local trainer to appear on TV show

By David Freeze For the Salisbury Post Forum personal trainer and group instructor Jessica Stamper is known for doing things a little “out of the ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, March 20, 2016 12:00 am

News

Organization paid only in satisfaction: David Freeze travels with Ageless Aviation Dreams

Nearly three years ago, I met Darryl Fisher. I knew from several sources that Fisher’s organization, Ageless Aviation Dreams Foundation, travels the country giving flights ... Read more

by David Freeze, Saturday, March 19, 2016 12:00 am

Columns

Gotta Run: Beginning runner classes, upcoming races and Dr. Acquawon Stallworth

Last call for the Beginning Runners Class, which starts at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center at 6 p.m. on Tuesday night! It is possible to ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, March 13, 2016 12:01 am

Local

They came to run for the fire truck

By David Freeze For the Salisbury Post Most of the runners wanted to operate as well as the 1941 American LaFrance ladder truck did when ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, March 13, 2016 12:00 am

Faith

Teens with a Mission: “God does super-duper things!”

Every summer, the Teens with a Mission group from First Presbyterian Church in Salisbury go on a major trip. The mission trip this summer will ... Read more

by David Freeze, Saturday, March 12, 2016 12:00 am

Lifestyle

Path to wellness: Jennifer and Michelle making huge strides

Warmer weather and more daylight are bonuses for my year-long training program with Jennifer Payne and Michelle Patterson. Payne is nurse manager for Novant Health ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, March 6, 2016 12:00 am

Columns

Gotta Run: More on the fire truck, new class and Eddie Grissom

The 1941 American LaFrance aerial (ladder) truck takes center stage for the Salisbury Fire Department on Saturday at the JF Hurley YMCA when the St. ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, March 6, 2016 12:00 am

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