David Freeze
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 ...
David Freeze, Author at Salisbury Post
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
by David Freeze, Sunday, May 30, 2021 12:00 am
David Freeze
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 ...
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 ...
by David Freeze, Sunday, May 16, 2021 12:00 am
Lifestyle
Price of Freedom Museum gets donated landscape project
The South Rowan High School Future Farmers of America has a certain reputation in the school’s coverage area for taking on projects, large and small. ...
by David Freeze, Sunday, May 16, 2021 12:00 am
Lifestyle
Gotta’ Run: Using a bike to help your running and overall fitness
My running heyday (that means the best timed results) was back in the mid-’80s through the ’90s. I was mostly a self-taught runner, although a ...
by David Freeze, Sunday, May 9, 2021 12:00 am
Lifestyle
Gotta’ Run: Upper body strength, what you can do?
One of my favorite things to do each year is returning! The dragonboat festival is set for July 24. Our running club members look forward ...
by David Freeze, Sunday, May 2, 2021 12:00 am
Lifestyle
Gotta’ Run: Heather Fidler in pursuit of better health
Long before the coronavirus became an issue, I had a regular monthly column following two people on an extended wellness journey. We had some fun ...
by David Freeze, Sunday, April 25, 2021 12:00 am
Lifestyle
Gotta’ Run: Spring is here, so how can you get started?
After 45 years of running, I have a pretty good handle on what works for me and why I run in the first place. That ...
by David Freeze, Sunday, April 18, 2021 12:00 am
Lifestyle
Gotta’ Run: What to eat before exercise?
Eating before exercise is something that comes up in every group class and with almost every individual I work with. We all need to eat ...
by David Freeze, Sunday, April 11, 2021 12:00 am
Lifestyle
Gotta’ Run: Brayden Self sets good example for young runners
It is always exciting for me when I see a young runner who enjoys the whole aspect of racing. I first met Brayden Self a ...
by David Freeze, Sunday, April 4, 2021 12:00 am
Lifestyle
Gotta Run: When is the right time to get new shoes?
Our latest beginning runners class is going very well. Attendance is up from the fall and it is sure exciting that spring is here. I ...
by David Freeze, Sunday, March 28, 2021 3:42 pm
Lifestyle
Making a different commitment: Runners set new marks at Rowan Helping Ministries
Through January and February, the 2020 road racing season was off to a great start. Salisbury’s signature running event, Winter Flight, had been a huge ...
by David Freeze, Sunday, March 21, 2021 12:00 am
Lifestyle
Gotta’ Run: How to get more and better sleep
If you are missing sleep either through struggling to switch off at night or waking up with something on your mind, you need to be ...
by David Freeze, Sunday, March 14, 2021 12:00 am
Lifestyle
Gotta’ Run: It’s time to get outside and here’s why
The wet weather of the winter and cold temperatures always make me look forward to spring. Just in the last couple of weeks, the longer ...
by David Freeze, Sunday, March 7, 2021 12:00 am
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