The annual Hit the Brixx 10k & 5k run/walk was held under cool and misty conditions this past Saturday. This event is somewhat unique in that one can run the 10k and then, time permitting, run in the 5k. There … Read More
Congratulations to DARTer Kathy Rink for winning overall female for the Davidson Run for Green half marathon held this past Saturday! Kathy cranked out an unofficial time of 1:34:25. Way to go, Kathy! Also participating in the 13.1-mile race were … Read More
I’ve added a couple of paragraphs at the end of June’s Davidson Cross Country trail post, suggesting a route that will give you about 8k’s worth of running. Thanks go to reader JimmyMac for inquiring. http://davidsonarearunningteam.blogspot.com/2009/06/davidson-college-cross-country-trail.html Chad R.
It was a beautiful day to run a 5k in downtown Mooresville, with sunny skies and temps in the upper-60′s. This was the fourth year since its inception, and this time around the course had changed. Whereas in years past … Read More
Fellow DARTer Mike MacIntyre mentioned another upcoming local race that’s truly worthy of your consideration. It’s the Aquesta Bank/PostNet 5K Run/Walk, and will take place on Saturday, Oct. 10th at 9:00a.m. The race will begin at the Aquesta Bank on Jetton … Read More
Some say that trail running is more akin to dancing than it is to road running. Having to account for your every step by watching out for rocks, tree roots, water crossings, stinging/biting insects and other unsavory creatures makes you … Read More
DARTer and local speed demon Chris Jones gives his recap of last week’s Greekfest 5k race, which was held in Charlotte. “I enjoyed my first Greekfest 5K this past Saturday. Temps were in the high 60′s but without the oppressive … Read More
Fellow DARTer Chris B. just informed me of a new marathon (and half marathon) taking place on April 24, 2010 in Roanoke, VA called the “Blue Ridge Marathon on the Parkway”. I realize that this isn’t exactly a race that’s … Read More
Now that the oppressive heat and humidity have mercifully abated for a few days, it’s time to think about the fall season, and especially racing. I was talking to DART member Whitney this morning, who was doing speed work with … Read More