Author: David Freeze | Salisbury Post

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Gotta’ Run: One big challenge is complete with Chillin’ to the Bones ahead!

I’m writing this column on the night before the one-year anniversary of my accident and broken back that ... Read more

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China Grove races Friday evening bring out a crowd

CHINA GROVE — Friday evening in China Grove was all about change. By 6 p.m., Main Street from ... Read more

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Gotta’ Run: Shields Cross Country Cycling, Part II

This is the continuation of last week’s column recapping Dave and Patty Shields on their cycling adventure from ... Read more

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Gotta’ Run: Shields couple cycles the southern border, part one

Nothing is more fun for me than talking running and long-distance cycling. Dave Shields is an excellent runner, ... Read more

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Gotta’ Run: Tried and true fitness testing

Back in the late 1970s when I found an interest in running, I kept hearing the name of ... Read more

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Gotta’ Run: West Rowan Bible Teachers 5K sets records

One of the fastest-growing races we have in the area is the West Rowan Bible Teachers 5K, just ... Read more

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Gotta’ Run: Amaral completes 100-mile ultra marathon

Jim Amaral is 37 and has always been passionate about physical activities and competing in sports. He said, ... Read more

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Gotta’ Run: What if your training isn’t going well?

Not seeing results in your efforts toward any health and fitness goal is frustrating, especially if you have ... Read more

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Gotta’ Run: Local running and racing are getting busy!

Late March through early June are usually busy months for racing and this year will be no exception. ... Read more

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Gotta’ Run: Catawba athletes at nationals and an insurance ruling on my back

Two Catawba College athletes have reached the 2025 NCAA Indoor Track and Field National Championships in Indianapolis, Indiana. ... Read more

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Patterson Grange community hosts benefit for family displaced by fire

Just before 1 a.m. March 3, a massive fire broke out at the Rodriguez home on Patterson Road, ... Read more

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Gotta’ Run: What I’ve learned about taking care of my back

Since my farming accident and back injury last May 15, I have learned a lot about recovery and ... Read more

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Gotta’ Run: Joe Harris has found his sport

I can’t remember meeting Joe Harris for the first time, but he no doubt is a pleasure to ... Read more

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South Rowan FFA Alumni Dinner celebrates achievements

CHINA GROVE — The South Rowan Future Farmers of America (FFA) Alumni Chapter, chartered in May 1975, celebrated ... Read more

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Gotta Run: Catawba runner among nation’s elite; good reasons to exercise in the cold

Catawba College track and field senior Winfred Porter has garnered national attention by qualifying for the USA Track ... Read more

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Gotta’ Run: Beginning Runners Class just ahead

With all the cold of recent days, the warm spell last week had me thinking of spring. The ... Read more

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Gotta’ Run: Winter Flight, why it matters to the community

Several hundred runners and walkers will toe the starting line in one of North Carolina’s most storied races ... Read more

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Gotta Run: Time to sign up for Winter Flight

Salisbury and Rowan runners have known about the Winter Flight races for a long time. Most races have ... Read more

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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 ... Read more

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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 ... Read more

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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 ... Read more

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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 ... Read more

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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 ... Read more

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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 ... Read more

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Gotta’ Run: More good times ahead

Yes, it is already December, approaching the end of another great year for running, walking and racing locally. ... Read more

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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, ... Read more

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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 ... Read more

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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 ... Read more