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2011 Bocce Ball League
Team Standings as of – 6.28.1 PROVIDED BY ADAM WEBB The day was June 21st, the summer solstice, the longest day of the year and the bocce league was rolling into their fourth week. The beach was long and fast. The tide was low but on the rise, making for the perfect combination of... »
Accept the Folly Beach Challenge! Non-traditional beach triathlon this October 16-17
Provided by Charleston County Parks and Recreation If you enjoy triathlons, here’s one with a few twists! The Folly Beach Challenge is the perfect alternative to the traditional triathlon, and this year’s event has been expanded to two days to include optional kayak and Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) races on Saturday, October 16. The... »
Swell surf from Colin
By Blake Bunch Most Lowcountry citizens have been through some serious storms in their lifetimes and when hurricane season rolls around, a palpable level of anxiety is present; especially on the barrier islands. But while the rest of the coastal community is Saran-wrapping their valuable documents and stocking up on canned goods, surfers are... »
Save the Light Half-Marathon & 5-K Race
By Lauren Dean It was not an ideal day for a race. Heavy rains the night before had scattered huge puddles along the race route, some of which stretched from each side almost to the center lane of the street. The sun came out just at the last moment. From my vantage point on... »
Run for the light
Kick off your Super Bowl weekend with a heart healthy run through Folly to benefit Save the Light, a non-profit organization created to protect and restore the Morris Island Lighthouse. The 8th annual Save the Light run consists to two routes: the 5K (3.1 miles) and the Half-Marathon (13.1 miles). The 5K is essentially... »
500 Days of Summer; surprisingly original
By Megan Carroll Romantic comedies are a guilty pleasure of mine. I don’t often share that with many folks, because I more often than not am disappointed with them on screen. Shallow, vapid, and silly come to mind. But after seeing 500 Days of Summer I felt a need to “come out of the... »
Lara’s Top Ten ways to exercise with your dog
By Lara Wittstadt Grab your fluffy friend, lace up those sneakers, and enjoy multi-tasking at it’s very best! These exercises are also great with a stroller, friend, or on your own: 1: Jogging – A light running pace is a fantastic way to warm-up your leg muscles. Anywhere from 2 – 10 minutes is... »
Lara’s Top 10 Places to Workout
By Lara Wittstadt As the weather begins to cool off and Charleston eases into fall, there’s no better time to lace up the sneakers and head outside for a workout. Leave the office for some fresh air, grab the running stroller, bring along the dog and choose from any of these locations for a... »
Workout tips to beat the heat
Lara’s Top Ten By Lara Wittstadt Water consumption: Hydration is a very important component to keeping the body functional during a summer workout. Drink at least eight ounces of water 30 minutes prior to a workout, about three to six ounces every 15 minutes during the workout, and eight ounces within 30 minutes of... »
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