Author: David Freeze Salisbury Post

Lifestyle

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 completed last Saturday, April 5. Numerous groups ... Read more

by David Freeze, Saturday, April 12, 2025 12:00 am

Lifestyle

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, “As a kid, running was a form ... Read more

by David Freeze, Saturday, April 5, 2025 12:00 am

Lifestyle

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 been diligently working to get faster, lose ... Read more

by David Freeze, Saturday, March 29, 2025 12:00 am

Lifestyle

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. Here is a recap of the choices ... Read more

by David Freeze, Saturday, March 22, 2025 12:00 am

Lifestyle

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. Miles Stephens and Winfred Porter both competed ... Read more

by David Freeze, Saturday, March 15, 2025 12:00 am

Local

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, in the end destroying essentially every possession ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, March 9, 2025 12:10 am

Lifestyle

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 strengthening in an area that I never ... Read more

by David Freeze, Saturday, March 8, 2025 12:00 am

Lifestyle

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 have around the running and racing scene. ... Read more

by David Freeze, Saturday, March 1, 2025 12:00 am

News

South Rowan FFA Alumni Dinner celebrates achievements

CHINA GROVE — The South Rowan Future Farmers of America (FFA) Alumni Chapter, chartered in May 1975, celebrated its 50th anniversary on Saturday with 200 members ... Read more

by David Freeze, Thursday, February 27, 2025 12:06 am

Lifestyle

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 and Field Indoor Championships in Staten Island, ... Read more

by David Freeze, Saturday, February 22, 2025 12:00 am

Lifestyle

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 cold was back on Wednesday morning when ... Read more

by David Freeze, Saturday, February 15, 2025 12:00 am

Lifestyle

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 on Sunday afternoon. Olympians have won here ... Read more

by David Freeze, Saturday, February 1, 2025 12:00 am

Lifestyle

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 a much shorter lifespan, simply because there ... Read more

by David Freeze, Saturday, January 25, 2025 12:00 am

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

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