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Gotta Run: Four more counties on a cool drizzly day

I will admit that I am becoming addicted to visiting the county seats of all 100 counties. At the last minute, I headed north on ... Read more

by David Freeze, Saturday, March 25, 2023 12:05 am

Lifestyle

Gotta Run: Four more counties visited as state adventure continues

I had a free day on Wednesday, so I loaded up my notebook, iPad, oversized Road Atlas and several layers of running clothes, then headed ... Read more

by David Freeze, Saturday, March 18, 2023 12:09 am

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Gotta Run: The 100-county adventure is underway

It was just two weeks ago when we ran the first story about my planned visit to all 100 N.C. county seats. I have been ... Read more

by David Freeze, Saturday, March 11, 2023 12:10 am

Lifestyle

Gotta Run: Bits and pieces going forward

The next race in the area is a new one with a strong message. Scheduled for next Saturday, March 11, is the Jace Landon TBI Aftercare ... Read more

by David Freeze, Saturday, March 4, 2023 12:00 am

Lifestyle

Gotta Run: Challenges keep life new and interesting

I get a charge out of doing some unusual challenges. Sometimes it’s as simple as seeing if I can lift more or last longer than ... Read more

by David Freeze, Saturday, February 25, 2023 12:00 am

Lifestyle

Gotta Run: We always think there is plenty of time, until there isn’t!

I read with much interest the obituary of Cora Shinn this week. Cora had a physical fitness degree from college, and she knew the importance ... Read more

by David Freeze, Saturday, February 18, 2023 12:00 am

Lifestyle

Gotta Run: Behind the scenes at Winter Flight

Salisbury’s 40th Annual New Sarum Brewing Winter Flight races are in the record books for 2023. No other race in the county takes as much ... Read more

by David Freeze, Saturday, February 11, 2023 12:00 am

Lifestyle

Gotta Run: How best to enjoy Sunday’s Winter Flight races

When we think of the Catawba College campus on a Sunday afternoon, first thoughts probably include peaceful and quiet. This Sunday will be quite different! ... Read more

by David Freeze, Saturday, February 4, 2023 12:00 am

Lifestyle

Gotta Run: Jonathan Martin wants to make two straight wins at Winter Flight

Always a very special effort by a quality athlete is needed to win the very competitive Winter Flight 8K, and most often, the winners have ... Read more

by David Freeze, Saturday, January 28, 2023 12:00 am

Lifestyle

Gotta Run: Molly Nunn, the face of Winter Flight for many years

I mentioned in last week’s column that our very popular Winter Flight races are just ahead on Feb. 5. One of the best things about ... Read more

by David Freeze, Saturday, January 21, 2023 12:00 am

Lifestyle

Gotta Run: 40 years for Winter Flight — Feb. 5 is race day

Salisbury and Rowan runners have known about the Winter Flight races for a long time. Most races have a much shorter lifespan, simply because there ... Read more

by David Freeze, Saturday, January 14, 2023 12:00 am

Lifestyle

Gotta Run: Why sweat matters? Challenges and rewards

My running has been a little off the last few days and I knew exactly what I wanted this morning. I needed a good sweat ... Read more

by David Freeze, Saturday, January 7, 2023 12:00 am

Lifestyle

Gotta Run: Mental benefits from sticking to exercise resolutions

It’s that time of year again! Look around you where many of your neighbors and friends are about to attempt major changes in their lifestyle, ... Read more

by David Freeze, Saturday, December 31, 2022 12:00 am

Lifestyle

Gotta Run: Low iron level forces a delay in blood donation

Sometimes things get a little more complicated, especially when I back myself into a corner. That is just what I did when I wrote Part ... Read more

by David Freeze, Saturday, December 24, 2022 12:00 am

Lifestyle

Gotta Run: Here’s what happens to your body when you give blood

Giving blood is always needed, and there are lots of blood drives going on during the holiday season. One of the concerns for some who ... Read more

by David Freeze, Saturday, December 17, 2022 12:00 am

Lifestyle

Gotta Run: Important vitamins and minerals for better exercise and eating to get them

During my most competitive years, the 30s and 40s, I chased the latest supplement that was supposed to give me an edge. With only one ... Read more

by David Freeze, Saturday, December 10, 2022 12:00 am

Lifestyle

Gotta Run: How fast do you lose fitness when you stop running?

Most runners and even some dedicated walkers don’t like to miss a day of doing so. What happens when we take time off and how ... Read more

by David Freeze, Saturday, December 3, 2022 12:00 am

College

Catawba cross country closes out season with trip to nationals

Catawba College sent eight cross country athletes to the Division II cross country championships on Friday in Chambers Bay, University Place, Washington. A light dusting ... Read more

by David Freeze, Friday, December 2, 2022 5:32 pm

Lifestyle

Gotta Run: Catawba College cross country and Frank Adams keep rolling

This past weekend was another exciting one for Catawba’s freshman phenom Madison Clay, their girls’ cross-country team and Frank Adams IV. I promised an update ... Read more

by David Freeze, Saturday, November 26, 2022 12:00 am

Local

West Rowan friends, neighbors gather for return of Plow Day

Ryan Sloop had good reasons why a renewed Plow Day seemed right. As the regular leader of the local spring tractor rides, he said, “All ... Read more

by David Freeze, Thursday, November 24, 2022 12:10 am

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David Freeze: What I’m thankful for!

What I’m thankful for: The opportunity to do this column year after year. Life changes and so do perspectives, but we have blessings worth remembering ... Read more

by David Freeze, Thursday, November 24, 2022 12:00 am

Lifestyle

Gotta Run: Girls on the Run celebration and more

It’s a busy time of year for local running and racing, and I’m excited about it. Just last Sunday, the Girls on the Run for ... Read more

by David Freeze, Saturday, November 19, 2022 12:00 am

Lifestyle

Training leaves participants confident they can defend themselves

SALISBURY — Twenty women and two men met at Sidekick Karate on a recent Saturday morning ready to seize the opportunity to learn the basics ... Read more

by David Freeze, Saturday, November 12, 2022 12:10 am

Lifestyle

Gotta Run: Catawba Cross Country on a roll at SAC Championships

Last Saturday’s South Atlantic Conference Cross-Country meet was hosted by Catawba College at Salisbury Community Park. Coach Jason Bryan’s men’s and women’s teams had solid ... Read more

by David Freeze, Saturday, November 12, 2022 12:00 am

Lifestyle

Gotta Run: Remembering proper etiquette as races return

We are fortunate to have most races back on the calendar for the fall and winter season. Being courteous to other runners, walkers and race ... Read more

by David Freeze, Saturday, November 5, 2022 12:00 am

Lifestyle

Gotta Run: Long COVID could be the reason your exercise is harder now

At least in my circles, I have heard recently of some long-time local exercisers who are having trouble getting back to their regular exercise after ... Read more

by David Freeze, Saturday, October 29, 2022 12:00 am

Local

Mooresville business provides latest border patrol aircraft technology

MOORESVILLE — Various Jordanian Air Force personnel were in Mooresville on Friday to commemorate the upgrade of the first of six AT-802 border patrol aircraft ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, October 23, 2022 12:10 am

Local

A new bridge: Businesses, church members join project at China Grove Middle School

CHINA GROVE — Jennifer Drye was excited a few weeks because she had China Grove Middle School’s first cross country meet just days ahead and ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, October 23, 2022 12:00 am

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