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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
by David Freeze, Sunday, October 23, 2022 12:00 am
Lifestyle
Gotta Run: A timely self-defense seminar and a Navy Seal workout
The topic of self-defense, especially for women, has become a highly discussed topic with the recent killing of Eliza Fletcher who went out for a ...
by David Freeze, Saturday, October 22, 2022 12:00 am
Lifestyle
Gotta Run: Is it possible to exercise too much?
Most regular exercisers have heard comments from less enthused folks that our knees won’t make it or that we are going to wear out our ...
by David Freeze, Saturday, October 15, 2022 12:00 am
Columns
Gotta Run: Good practices for a healthy fall
I love the fall, including the seasonal beauty, better conditions for running and exercise in general plus all the festivals, ball games and more. Here ...
by David Freeze, Sunday, October 9, 2022 12:00 am
Columns
Getting a second chance to do it right
Our local beginning runners class meets at the Salisbury Police Department, and it was there that I met Joe Martinez, a detective in SPD’s Criminal ...
by David Freeze, Saturday, October 8, 2022 12:01 am
Local
Grace Lutheran fish fry benefits lymphoma patient
SALISBURY — Craig Watson knew he had a knot on his back but thought it was a pulled muscle. It grew in size until his ...
by David Freeze, Sunday, October 2, 2022 12:00 am
Lifestyle
Gotta Run: What happens if you sleep too much?
We are constantly bombarded with specifics on what issues occur if we don’t get enough sleep in this fast-paced world. Sleeping too much has a ...
by David Freeze, Saturday, October 1, 2022 12:00 am
Lifestyle
Gotta’ Run: Finding your own adventure!
Back in 2007, though it feels like yesterday, I got to spend a week in London. It had been a dream for quite a while ...
by David Freeze, Saturday, September 24, 2022 12:00 am
Lifestyle
Gotta Run: Fall racing etiquette
Competing in one of our fall races is a lot of fun! Rather running or walking the event, you have much to do with the ...
by David Freeze, Saturday, September 17, 2022 12:00 am
Lifestyle
Gotta Run: How exercise makes us better at life and work!
One of my favorite things is collecting excuses that others use to avoid exercise. Can you guess what is the most common excuse I hear? ...
by David Freeze, Saturday, September 10, 2022 12:00 am
Lifestyle
Gotta Run: Loose ends on the bike trip and more catching up
I hope most of the readers followed my recent cycling trip from Dubuque, Iowa, to almost New Orleans. Much has happened now that I have ...
by David Freeze, Saturday, September 3, 2022 12:00 am
Lifestyle
Gotta Run: Fall Beginning Runners Class just ahead
Many years ago, I started running. Best estimate says it happened for good in 1979. I ran some for school physical education classes and could ...
by David Freeze, Saturday, August 27, 2022 12:00 am
Local
David Freeze Day 21: Another ride comes to an end!
As I mentioned the other day, it is always bittersweet to see the latest cycling adventure come to its end.
by David Freeze, Tuesday, August 23, 2022 1:18 am
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David Freeze Day 20: Sightseeing in New Orleans
Editor’s note: David Freeze has cycled along the Mississippi River from Dubuque, Iowa, to New Orleans. Contact him at david.freeze@ctc.net. Today was about seeing New Orleans ...
by David Freeze, Monday, August 22, 2022 12:00 am
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David Freeze Day 19: Luck turns sour 45 miles into day’s ride
Editor’s note: David Freeze is cycling along the Mississippi River from Dubuque, Iowa, to New Orleans. Contact him at david.freeze@ctc.net. Just one day of riding remained, ...
by David Freeze, Sunday, August 21, 2022 12:01 am
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David Freeze Day 18: Fun in Louisiana
Editor’s note: David Freeze is cycling along the Mississippi River from Dubuque, Iowa, to New Orleans. Contact him at david.freeze@ctc.net. I knew today’s ride would be ...
by David Freeze, Saturday, August 20, 2022 12:00 am
Lifestyle
Gotta Run: Compression socks? And an update on Japanese cyclists
Compression socks have been around for a long time for those who been bedridden for an extended period or had poor circulation. In large numbers, ...