BY MICHAEL O'CONNOR WORLD-HERALD STAFF WRITER Stephane VanderMeulen was in good shape when she was younger. She was a high school cheerleader and a member of her college dance team. Even after...
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Swim, bike, run: Triathlon series boosts events for kids 
The Charlotte Observer
The Charlotte Observer
ANNETTE CALUD Last summer, Huntersville veterinarians Mark and Sarah McGeough tried to enter their kids into a triathlon at the Davidson YMCA. They were turned away because the event was full. "We were shocked that it was full," said Mark McGeough....
James should be more than river that runs through city
Richmond Times Dispatch
Richmond Times Dispatch
The city is accepting plans for developing the area around The Diamond, and among them is a proposal from former City Manager Robert Bobb. Bobb is thinking big. And he is hitting all the right buttons to get as many groups on board as possible. Bobb...
Jigging and jogging at Holyrood
BBC News
BBC News
That's been the question ringing round Holyrood this week as the SNP celebrates its election victory exactly a year ago. And the answer will probably be yes. But on Thursday, the dancing had to stop for Alex Salmond himself. He was struck down by a...
Run, ride, run, repeat Brookville woman to run for U.S. for 8th time at world duathlons
Dayton Daily News
Dayton Daily News
Running for pride of Palestine
Gulf News
Gulf News
Gaza Strip: Air raids and rocket fire disrupt his training, his running shoes are cheap and scruffy and even getting Israeli permission to leave the Gaza Strip was a struggle. But armed with "faith and self-confidence", Palestinian athlete Nader Al...
Run 100 miles
The News & Observer
The News & Observer
Jennifer Frahm's first couple of laps went pretty well. "It was like a normal, nice little run," recalled the 28-year-old from Raleigh. On the next couple of laps Frahm tried to think more about the run itself -- until she found herself singing...
Fueling the fastest man's Olympic run
Lexington Herald-Leader
Lexington Herald-Leader
ARLINGTON, Texas -- Tyson Gay, the fastest man in the world last year, blazed around the track in anonymity at University of Texas-Arlington's Maverick Stadium during a recent practice. Some 100 days from now, Gay will be attempting the glorious...
