David Freeze, Author at Salisbury Post

Lifestyle

Gotta’ Run: Winter Flight, Salisbury’s day to shine

My favorite racing day of the year is whatever day the venerable and historic Winter Flight races fall on. This year, for the Feb. 2 event, ... Read more

by David Freeze, Saturday, January 18, 2025 12:00 am

Lifestyle

Gotta’ Run: How to have a perfect run!

This title is impossible! You can’t just have a perfect run. Even if you sleep well, eat all the right things, just had a rest ... Read more

by David Freeze, Saturday, January 11, 2025 12:00 am

Lifestyle

Gotta’ Run: Stu Stepp continues his recovery

Stu Stepp grew up in Hendersonville where he began his running journey at Flat Rock Jr. High. Stu joined the track team in ninth grade. ... Read more

by David Freeze, Saturday, January 4, 2025 12:00 am

Lifestyle

Gotta’ Run: The Resolution Run, treadmills and a personal Christmas story

This coming Wednesday, Jan. 1, is the Bradshaw Rogers Financial Partners Resolution Run 5K at The Forum, starting at 9am. Registration is $10 early and ... Read more

by David Freeze, Saturday, December 28, 2024 12:00 am

Lifestyle

Gotta’ Run: Resolution Run 5K and a Red Cross blood donation

One of my favorite races each year is the Bradshaw Rogers Financial Partners 5K at The Forum, and here are a few reasons why. The ... Read more

by David Freeze, Saturday, December 21, 2024 12:00 am

Lifestyle

Gotta Run: A magical run this morning

What makes for the best runs, the ones we remember? Have you ever thought about it? On the morning of Tuesday, Dec. 3, I had ... Read more

by David Freeze, Saturday, December 14, 2024 12:00 am

Lifestyle

Gotta’ Run: More good times ahead

Yes, it is already December, approaching the end of another great year for running, walking and racing locally. We’re going to close out the year ... Read more

by David Freeze, Saturday, December 7, 2024 12:00 am

News

Christmas on the Homefront at Price of Freedom Museum on Sunday

The Price of Freedom Museum will celebrate its annual Christmas on the Homefront from 3-5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8. Live Christmas music will be ... Read more

by David Freeze, Thursday, December 5, 2024 12:00 am

News

Catawba women compete in national cross-country championship

The Catawba College women’s cross-country team competed recently in the D-II National Championship at Sacramento, California. Catawba finished the 6K championship as the 21st best ... Read more

by David Freeze, Thursday, December 5, 2024 12:00 am

Lifestyle

Gotta’ Run: Finding more energy to exercise

The days are short and getting shorter, plus the cold is finally here. These things make us a little sluggish and less motivated. Added to ... Read more

by David Freeze, Saturday, November 30, 2024 12:00 am

Opinion

David Freeze: What I’m thankful for

On this special Thanksgiving Day, I have more than usual to be thankful for. The Post and I have been doing this column for close ... Read more

by David Freeze, Wednesday, November 27, 2024 12:00 am

Lifestyle

Gotta’ Run: Don’t forget to follow etiquette rules at Butterball and Catawba women reach nationals!

As a rule follower, I haven’t always been the best. But for sure, I never once broke the rules on a race course. As runners ... Read more

by David Freeze, Saturday, November 23, 2024 12:00 am

Lifestyle

Gotta’ Run: Stretching and strengthening for the lower back

Having limited mobility in your back can negatively impact your running form. If your muscles are tight, your body won’t be able to move in ... Read more

by David Freeze, Saturday, November 16, 2024 12:00 am

News

Local women experience the NYC Marathon

The TCS New York City Marathon had perfect weather on Sunday for the nearly 55,000 runners participating. They came from all 50 states and 150 ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, November 10, 2024 12:00 am

Lifestyle

Gotta’ Run: A busy November and more

Twenty years ago, it was hard to find a race in November. I was big into racing then and there was very little on the ... Read more

by David Freeze, Saturday, November 9, 2024 12:00 am

Lifestyle

Gotta’ Run: Tips on running in the dark because now I can and more good news!

One of the hardest parts of running in the early morning this time of year is finding your way in the darkness. Many runners prefer ... Read more

by David Freeze, Saturday, November 2, 2024 12:00 am

Lifestyle

Gotta’ Run: Why we run and why it matters

I’ve been running since 1979 and have probably missed less than 15 days on average during most of those years. Four years had no misses, ... Read more

by David Freeze, Saturday, October 26, 2024 12:00 am

Lifestyle

Gotta’ Run: Great races ahead

With a rare weekend off, local races get going again next weekend with a doubleheader and some of the county’s best events. Cooler weather is ... Read more

by David Freeze, Saturday, October 19, 2024 12:00 am

News

Price of Freedom Old School Gospel Series continues Saturday evening

Join in for an unforgettable evening as the Strings of Victory Bluegrass Gospel group takes the stage at the Price of Freedom Museum auditorium to ... Read more

by David Freeze, Thursday, October 17, 2024 6:15 pm

Lifestyle

Gotta’ Run: United Way’s Run for the Mountains and more

Due to finishing up my tour of the North Carolina state parks, I’m a little late on sharing information about the October races. The wonderful ... Read more

by David Freeze, Thursday, October 10, 2024 2:48 pm

Local

Group riding from mountains to the sea on bicycles makes stop in Salisbury

Charles Dickinson has worked with the Cycle North Carolina Mountains to the Sea bike ride for four years as a contract worker. He’s a serious ... Read more

by David Freeze, Thursday, October 10, 2024 12:10 am

Lifestyle

The 16th Annual Grace Lutheran Church Fish Fry ready to roll this Saturday, Oct. 12

Kassana Alexander was a normal five-year-old early this year. Her favorite activities were gymnastics, her dolls, playing outside with her brothers, Chase and Chance, and ... Read more

by David Freeze, Saturday, October 5, 2024 5:58 pm

Lifestyle

David Freeze: The final state parks spark plenty of memories

Editor’s note: David Freeze has visited all 42 state parks in North Carolina. Contact him at david.freeze@ctc.net. On Sept. 17, I drove north to Hammocks ... Read more

by David Freeze, Saturday, October 5, 2024 12:00 am

News

Back Creek Presbyterian Church Hosts Harvest Run 5K for Disaster Relief on Saturday

The First Annual Back Creek Presbyterian Church Harvest Run 5K and Fun Run, presented by the Knox-Brown Women’s Circle of Back Creek Church. All proceeds ... Read more

by David Freeze, Thursday, October 3, 2024 12:00 am

Lifestyle

David Freeze: Cliffs and plenty of water at coastal state parks

Editor’s note: David Freeze is visiting all 42 state parks in North Carolina. Contact him at david.freeze@ctc.net. The Cliffs of the Neuse State Park is ... Read more

by David Freeze, Saturday, September 28, 2024 12:00 am

Lifestyle

David Freeze: Closing out NC’s northeast state parks

Editor’s note: David Freeze is visiting all 42 state parks in North Carolina. Contact him at david.freeze@ctc.net. I continued my eastern swing on Sept. 9 ... Read more

by David Freeze, Saturday, September 21, 2024 12:00 am

Lifestyle

David Freeze: More state parks starting with the black water river

Editor’s note: David Freeze is visiting all 42 state parks in North Carolina. Contact him at david.freeze@ctc.net. On Labor Day, I was able to visit ... Read more

by David Freeze, Saturday, September 14, 2024 12:00 am

Lifestyle

David Freeze: Three bay lake state parks and a black water river

Editor’s note: David Freeze is visiting all 42 state parks in North Carolina. Contact him at david.freeze@ctc.net. Labor Day Monday, Sept. 2, seemed like a ... Read more

by David Freeze, Saturday, September 7, 2024 12:00 am

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